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Print Journalist |
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Collects and analyses facts about newsworthy events by
interview, investigation or observation and writes stories for
newspapers, magazines and journals.
SKILL LEVEL:
The entry requirement for this occupation is a bachelor degree
or higher qualification or at least 5 years relevant experience. In
some instances relevant experience is required in addition to
the formal qualification.
TASKS INCLUDE:
- researches and compiles news stories for newspapers,
magazines and journals
- interviews people and observes events to obtain and verify
facts and to develop leads for news items
- takes notes and reads publicity releases, copies of speeches or
similar material to facilitate organisation and writing of story
- writes to meet deadline, referring to reference books,
newspaper files or other sources to secure additional facts
- submits news stories for approval
- reads and evaluates news reports and suggestions for future
stories
- critically discusses daily news topics in the editorial columns of
newspapers and review books, films or plays
- may write particular segments of the publication, such as news
commentaries or sports, fashion or educational segments
SPECIALISATIONS:
Columnist
Feature Writer
Leader Writer
Newspaper Reporter
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