@Lady bird
Great selection about being the reporter!.
I think that you will do just fine and don't worry about making any mistakes because we all started playing RPGs and had to start somehow. So if you need any help or have any question I would be more than happy to assist you in creating a character as well. I'm retired and I don't sleep much and I usually talk/type to my UK friends on skype at weird hours.
search
investigation
Fast talk
Research and maybe a local language might assist your character as a reporter. Those are a few that come to mind.
Very Respectfully,
Espatier