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journalist
A woman who professionally researches, writes, and reports on events for media such as newspapers, television, radio, or online platforms.
Die Journalistin interviewte den Politiker für einen Artikel über die neue Steuerreform.
The journalist interviewed the politician for an article about the new tax reform.
The ending '-in' is added to many male occupational titles to form the feminine form. 'Die Journalistin' (the female journalist) is the feminine form of 'der Journalist' (the male journalist).
Sie ist eine bekannte Journalistin und hat schon viele Preise gewonnen.
She is a well-known journalist and has already won many awards.
A journalist is often described with verbs that characterize her work. Typical ones are: 'recherchieren' (to research), 'ein Interview führen' (to conduct an interview), 'einen Artikel schreiben' (to write an article), and 'über ein Thema berichten' (to report on a topic).
Die Journalistin führt ein Interview mit dem Bürgermeister.
The journalist is conducting an interview with the mayor.
The word 'Journalistin' (female journalist) belongs to a word family. 'Der Journalismus' (journalism) refers to the professional field, and 'journalistisch' (journalistic) is the corresponding adjective.
Ihre journalistische Arbeit ist von hoher Qualität.
Her journalistic work is of high quality.
reporter
Journalistin is the broader term for a woman who researches and reports for the media. Reporterin is especially appropriate when her specific reporting from the scene is the focus. A Reporterin is therefore also a Journalistin, but not every Journalistin is currently working as an on-site reporter.
Die Journalistin recherchiert in der Redaktion für einen Artikel über das Hochwasser.
The journalist is doing research in the newsroom for an article about the flooding.
Die Reporterin berichtet vor Ort live über das Hochwasser.
The reporter is providing a live report from the scene about the flooding.
