press corps; group of reporters
Refers to an organized team of journalists assigned to cover a specific event, location, or topic. Often used in news contexts.
首相官邸には常に報道班が待機している。
A press corps is always on standby at the Prime Minister's office.
事件現場に報道班が到着した。
A group of reporters arrived at the scene of the incident.
Compound of 報道 (ほうどう, 'news reporting') and 班 (はん, 'group' or 'squad').