A journalist is a professional who collects, writes, and distributes news and other information. A PUBLICIST is someone who promotes the public image of a company or individual. A stringer is a freelance journalist who is paid per article or assignment. A WRITER is someone who creates written works such as books, articles, and scripts. A HACK is a derogatory term for a journalist who produces low-quality work. A CORRESPONDENT is a journalist who reports from a distant location. A pressman is a person who operates a printing press. A SCRIBE is an ancient or medieval WRITER. A COLUMNIST is a journalist who writes a regular column for a newspaper or magazine. A NEWSMAN is a male journalist. An EDITOR is someone who reviews and revises written material. A REPORTER is a journalist who investigates and reports news stories.