Journalists

Definition:
Journalists research, investigate, interpret and communicate news and public affairs through newspapers, television, radio and other media.

Tasks include:
(a) 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;
(b) collecting, reporting and commenting on news and current affairs for publication in newspapers and periodicals, or for broadcasting by radio, television or webcast media;
(c) receiving, analysing and verifying news and other copy for accuracy;
(d) interviewing politicians and other public figures at press conferences and on other occasions, including individual interviews recorded for radio, television or webcast media;
(e) researching and reporting on developments in specialized fields such as medicine, science and technology;
(f) writing editorials and commentaries on topics of current interest to stimulate public interest and express the views of a publication or broadcasting station;
(g) writing critical reviews of literary, musical and other artistic works based on knowledge, judgement and experience for newspapers, television, radio and other media;
(h) selecting material for publication, checking style, grammar, accuracy and legality of content and arranging for any necessary revisions;
(i) liaising with production staff in checking final proof copies immediately prior to printing;
(j) selecting, assembling and preparing publicity material about business or other organizations for issue through press, radio, television and other media.