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Journalist
Journalists investigate, verify and explain the events that shape our world. Browse journalist profiles to find reporters, editors and commentators across beats and media formats.
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What defines credible journalism
Verification first
Good journalists confirm facts with multiple sources before publishing.
Beat expertise
Deep knowledge of a subject area helps reporters spot what matters and what is spin.
Transparency
Credible outlets and reporters correct errors openly and explain their sourcing.
How to evaluate a journalist's work
Read a range of their work across time. Consistent sourcing, clear separation of news and opinion, and willingness to correct mistakes are signs of a credible reporter.
Know the beat. Journalists who cover a specific field such as business, health, politics or technology build contacts and context that general reporters may lack.
If you want a journalist to moderate a panel or speak, check their employer’s guidelines, since many outlets have rules about paid appearances and potential conflicts of interest.
Frequently Asked Questions
Read their recent work first, then send a short, relevant pitch explaining why the story matters to their audience.
Reporters cover news and aim for neutrality, while columnists share opinion and analysis under their own name.
Many do, often as moderators or panellists, subject to their outlet’s policies on outside work.
Look for clear sourcing, a consistent track record, published corrections when needed and affiliation with outlets that follow editorial standards.