* A nose for news (judgment of what makes news and what doesn't).

* A penchant for current affairs, and vast general knowledge.
* Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
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* An ability to work long and late hours.
* Persistence - especially needed to chase sources, and to obtain answers that people may want to evade.
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