How does a story get to the news?

News channels such as the BBC and ITV can make sure that they have the latest up to date information because If something happens during the newscast or throughout the day they can send someone right out to get a live report of the story, this person is what is called the reporter and is followed by a large group of cameras and lighting and sound staff, this group of people record the news and the reporter or either allow it to be broadcast live meaning the people in the news studio building can quickly right out a script for the news presenter and allow the live news to be broadcast onto our screens. 
Pre-recorded news which may be shown the day after the story has the same kind of production however the news piece is sent to the studio and has a deadline so that it then has enough time allowing it to be edited before its live broadcasting. Also it takes hundreds of people, working in a range of different capacities, to produce a news bulletin of any scale. Each person fulfils a specific role, and in a smaller TV station, may fulfil several. The process of gathering and presenting news is one that is subjected to constant change, most recently in terms of technology. As equipment becomes smaller, lighter and needs less people to operate it, the nature of the news team has changed - teams of three (reporter, camera & sound) can now be despatched to cover an event. However, the demand for instant news means that broadcast quality footage may need to be relayed live from location. and that three person reporting team may need the backup of some serious hardware and software

Jobs in news 

Camera operators - film on set in the studio or go to record the live news story
Graphics - these allow the news to have a starting scene and ending scene and animations. 
Production systems - produce all news stories and edit them
Editors - edit news stories so pieces of the story is cut out or added in, usually for the benefit of the viewers

Reporters, Correspondents and Anchors - A career in news is attractive to many - but it's a competitive business. News reporters outside the studio must be well-informed, resourceful, and prepared to put up with harsh conditions that may range from wind and rain to gunfire. These brave men and women are often identified as the 'face' of the news, and many of them take their professional responsibilities very seriously indeed.