as in reporter
a person employed by a newspaper, magazine, or radio or television station to gather, write, or report news
a journalist who has won awards for two of his feature stories
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In addition to its historical importance, the site provides a boost to the small town of Petersburg just to the north, said David Blanchette, a local journalist who has been involved in area museums including the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum in Springfield.
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Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 22 Mar. 2025
The immediate aftermath was devastating for Ono, a prolific artist and musician whose life story is being shared as never before in Yoko, a new biography from journalist and author David Sheff (out March 25 from Simon & Schuster).
—Rachel Desantis, People.com, 22 Mar. 2025
One of them struck a crew from Sudan's state television station, killing two journalists and a driver.
—arkansasonline.com, 22 Mar. 2025
The host has referred to the journalist Robert Caro as one of his favorite podcast guests—a more traditional interview than is typical for the show, staged between an ardent fan and his intellectual idol.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 22 Mar. 2025
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Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 22 Mar. 2025
The immediate aftermath was devastating for Ono, a prolific artist and musician whose life story is being shared as never before in Yoko, a new biography from journalist and author David Sheff (out March 25 from Simon & Schuster).
—Rachel Desantis, People.com, 22 Mar. 2025
One of them struck a crew from Sudan's state television station, killing two journalists and a driver.
—arkansasonline.com, 22 Mar. 2025
The host has referred to the journalist Robert Caro as one of his favorite podcast guests—a more traditional interview than is typical for the show, staged between an ardent fan and his intellectual idol.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 22 Mar. 2025
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