ABSTRACT
Some people want to become reporters for the glamour; some want to change the world. But I’ve always thought the best reporters do the job because they’re just plain nosy. Wanting to know what people are up to, and to be the first to tell others about it, is what drives many reporters. Holding up a mirror to society in order to present the truth is a laudable aim, but it is not always top priority when trying to satisfy a newsdesk with limited resources and seemingly endless space to fill. The daily grind of filling pages is not always glamorous. But finding out what your community is up to because you can’t stand not knowing, and then passing that knowledge on to help others manage their daily lives a little bit better, is rewarding – and can be fun.
