Beat Reporting
Topic based
Earn the right to become beat reporter
Competition for position based on performance
More power/ control on which news stories get covered
Specialized skills sets are rewarded by columns. Columnists are considered more senior than beat writers.
Columns are opinion-based
1.) Meet people and develop sources
- Keep in touch with people that can feed you new sources
- Cover stories where they need you
- Maintain a professional relationship
- Keep your word and be fair
2.) Read extensively on your topic.