Is News Writer a Word?

writing for publication in a newspaper, often reporting current events; journalism.

What do you call a news writer?

A columnist is a person who writes for publication in a series, creating an article that usually offers commentary and opinions. Columns appear in newspapers, magazines and other publications, including blogs.

Is there such a word as writer?

A writer is a person who uses written words to communicate ideas. ... The word is also used elsewhere in the arts – such as songwriter – but as a standalone term, "writer" normally refers to the creation of written language. Writers can produce material across a number of genres, fictional or non-fictional.