reporter
n. countable A2 Elementary Oxford US //ɹɪˈpɔɹtɝ// UK //ɹɪpˈɔːtɐ// re·porter
n. a person whose job is to find news and describe it for a newspaper, TV show, or website.
n. a person who investigates and reports news stories for broadcast or publication.
The reporter asked the mayor a difficult question.
A local reporter arrived at the scene of the accident to interview witnesses for the evening news.
Investigative reporters often spend months verifying sources and examining documents before they feel confident enough to publish a major story regarding government corruption.
From Middle English reportour, from Old French reporteur; equivalent to report + -er.
Usage
Commonly used with 'for' to indicate the employer or 'on' to indicate the subject matter.