newsperson

[ nooz-pur-suhn, nyooz- ]

noun

1. a newsman or newswoman; reporter.

Gender Note

See -person.

Word History and Origins

Origin of newsperson¹

First recorded in 1970–75; news + -person

Example Sentences

Disney bought her program as executives were drawn to Hall’s experience as a newsperson who could think on her feet on live TV.

From Los Angeles Times

“What she did was make really good choices as a newsperson inside the paper that then made the paper look professional and wise to the outside world.”

From Los Angeles Times

When I moved to Elizabeth City, North Carolina, to take over management of our family-owned radio station, one of my first initiatives was to hire a full-time local newsperson.

From Seattle Times

She was advised by a station colleague to “sound” like a newsperson — “You know, serious,” she was told.

From Washington Post

He added, “If a newsperson is being used to sell tickets, that’s a problem.”

From Washington Post

Related Words

• broadcaster
• columnist
• commentator
• correspondent
• editor
• press
• reporter
• writer