How to become a political reporter?

Career qualifications for a political reporter or journalist include bachelor’s or master’s degree in journalism, political science, or a related field. While you study for your degree, you can gain experience through a news media internship or by doing stories for local newspapers. This experience can also help you build a writing portfolio and build industry contacts, as well as interact with readers. A good political reporter should be impartial and have strong analytical skills to sift through a variety of sources.