2642-Journalists

Tasks include:

• collecting local, national and international news through interviews, investigation and observation, attending public events, seeking out records, reviewing written work, attending film and stage performances
• collecting, reporting and commenting on news and current affairs for publication in newspapers and periodicals, or for broadcasting by radio, television or webcast media
• receiving, analysing and verifying news and other copy for accuracy
• interviewing politicians and other public figures at press conferences and on other occasions, including individual interviews recorded for radio, television or webcast media
• researching and reporting on developments in specialised fields such as medicine, science and technology
• writing editorials and commentaries on topics of current interest to stimulate public interest and express the views of a publication or broadcasting station
• writing critical reviews of literary, musical and other artistic works based on knowledge, judgement and experience for newspapers, television, radio and other media
• selecting material for publication, checking style, grammar, accuracy and legality of content and arranging for any necessary revisions
• liaising with production staff in checking final proof copies immediately prior to printing
• selecting, assembling and preparing publicity material about business or other organisations for issue through press, radio, television and other media