Occupation

231332 Journalist

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OSCA - Occupation Standard Classification for Australia
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2024, Version 1.0

231332 Journalist

Collects and analyses facts about newsworthy events through interviews, investigations and observations, and then writes stories for publication in news media on platforms such as newspapers, radio, television, online platforms or combinations of these platforms.

Photojournalists are excluded from this occupation. Photojournalists are included in Occupation 231399 Journalists and Other Writers nec.

Alternative title

  • News Reporter

Specialisations

  • Digital or Online Journalist
  • Newspaper Journalist
  • Radio Journalist
  • Television Journalist

Skill level: 1

Main tasks

  • Investigates and gathers information about current events through research and observation
  • Analyses and verifies facts to ensure accuracy and credibility of news stories
  • Writes news stories for publication or broadcast in a news medium
  • Monitors news sources and stays updated on current events to identify potential news stories
  • Develops ideas or material for stories, columns or commentaries by analysing and interpreting news, current issues or personal experiences
  • Attends press conferences, events and other gatherings to gather information and conduct interviews