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Careers / Reporters and Correspondents |
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| Summary Description |
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Collect and analyze facts about newsworthy events by interview, investigation, or observation. Report and write stories for newspaper, news magazine, radio, or television. |
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| Sample Job Titles |
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Anchor |
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Art Critic |
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Blogger |
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Book Critic |
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Book Reviewer |
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Broadcast Journalist |
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Bureau Chief |
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Business Reporter |
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Business Writer |
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Columnist |
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Correspondent |
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Courtroom Reporter |
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Critic |
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Cub Reporter |
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Desk Reporter |
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Dramatic Critic |
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Editorial Writer |
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Environmental Journalist |
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Fashion Journalist |
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Feature Writer |
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Film Critic |
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Financial Writer |
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Food Critic |
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Food Writer |
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Foreign Correspondent |
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General Assignment Reporter |
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General Assignment Television News Reporter |
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Headline Writer |
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Information Writer |
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Investigative Reporter |
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Journalist |
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Law Reporter |
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Leg Man |
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Magazine Journalist |
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Magazine Writer |
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Marine Reporter |
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Market News Reporter |
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Market Reporter |
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Media Analyst |
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Motion Picture Critic |
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Movie Critic |
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Multimedia Journalist |
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Music Critic |
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Music Journalist |
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News Anchor |
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News Correspondent |
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News Director |
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News Producer |
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News Reporter |
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News Specialist |
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News Writer |
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Newspaper Columnist |
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Newspaper Correspondent |
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Newspaper Journalist |
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Newspaper Reporter |
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Newspaper Writer |
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Political Reporter |
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Press Writer |
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Print Journalist |
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Radio News Writer |
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Reporter |
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Society Reporter |
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Sports Analyst |
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Sports Anchor |
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Sports Journalist |
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Sports Reporter |
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Sports Writer |
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Staff Reporter |
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Staff Writer |
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Television Anchor |
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Television News Anchor (TV News Anchor) |
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Television News Reporter |
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Television Reporter (TV Reporter) |
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Traffic Reporter |
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Travel Journalist |
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Travel Writer |
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Weather Anchor |
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Weekend Anchor |
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| Job Tasks |
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Receive assignments or evaluate leads or tips to develop story ideas.
- Analyze information obtained from news sources.
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Research a story's background information to provide complete and accurate information.
- Gather information for news stories.
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Arrange interviews with people who can provide information about a story.
- Coordinate logistics for productions or events.
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Establish and maintain relationships with individuals who are credible sources of information.
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Report news stories for publication or broadcast, describing the background and details of events.
- Report news to the public.
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Gather information about events through research, interviews, experience, or attendance at political, news, sports, artistic, social, or other functions.
- Gather information for news stories.
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Revise work to meet editorial approval or to fit time or space requirements.
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Review and evaluate notes taken about news events to isolate pertinent facts and details.
- Analyze information obtained from news sources.
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Investigate breaking news developments, such as disasters, crimes, or human-interest stories.
- Gather information for news stories.
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Review written, audio, or video copy and correct errors in content, grammar, or punctuation, following prescribed editorial style and formatting guidelines.
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Report on specialized fields such as medicine, green technology, environmental issues, science, politics, sports, arts, consumer affairs, business, religion, crime, or education.
- Gather information for news stories.
- Report news to the public.
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Determine a published or broadcasted story's emphasis, length, and format and organize material accordingly.
- Determine presentation subjects or content.
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Transmit news stories or reporting information from remote locations, using equipment such as satellite phones, telephones, fax machines, or modems.
- Operate communications, transmissions, or broadcasting equipment.
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Edit or assist in editing videos for broadcast.
- Edit audio or video recordings.
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Check reference materials, such as books, news files, or public records, to obtain relevant facts.
- Gather information for news stories.
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Discuss issues with editors to establish priorities or positions.
- Coordinate reporting or editing activities.
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Photograph or videotape news events.
- Operate still or video cameras or related equipment.
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Take pictures or video and process them for inclusion in a story.
- Gather information for news stories.
- Operate still or video cameras or related equipment.
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Present live or recorded commentary via broadcast media.
- Inform viewers, listeners, or audiences.
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Conduct taped or filmed interviews or narratives.
- Interview others for news or entertainment purposes.
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Develop ideas or material for columns or commentaries by analyzing and interpreting news, current issues, or personal experiences.
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Communicate with readers, viewers, advertisers, or the general public via mail, email, or telephone.
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Write online blog entries that address news developments or offer additional information, opinions, or commentary on news events.
- Write informational material.
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Assign stories to other reporters or duties to production staff.
- Coordinate reporting or editing activities.
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Write columns, editorials, commentaries, or reviews that interpret events or offer opinions.
- Write informational material.
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Write reviews of literary, musical, or other artwork, based on knowledge, judgment, or experience.
- Write informational material.
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Participate in community events, make public appearances, or conduct community service.
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| Work Activities |
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| Getting Information —
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources. |
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| Communicating with Persons Outside Organization —
Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail. |
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| Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events —
Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events. |
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| Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships —
Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time. |
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| Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others —
Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used. |
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| Documenting/Recording Information —
Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form. |
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| Thinking Creatively —
Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions. |
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| Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge —
Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job. |
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| Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work —
Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work. |
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| Interacting With Computers —
Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information. |
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| Analyzing Data or Information —
Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts. |
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| Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates —
Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person. |
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| Making Decisions and Solving Problems —
Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems. |
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| Processing Information —
Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data. |
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| Performing for or Working Directly with the Public —
Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests. |
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| Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People —
Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people. |
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| Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings —
Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems. |
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| Scheduling Work and Activities —
Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others. |
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| Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards —
Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards. |
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| Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information —
Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity. |
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| Developing and Building Teams —
Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members. |
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| Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others —
Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others. |
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| Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others —
Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks. |
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| Performing Administrative Activities —
Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork. |
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| Developing Objectives and Strategies —
Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them. |
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| Training and Teaching Others —
Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others. |
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| Provide Consultation and Advice to Others —
Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics. |
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| Selling or Influencing Others —
Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions. |
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| Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates —
Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance. |
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| Coaching and Developing Others —
Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills. |
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| Nature of the Work |
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(Abstract from Career Articles) |
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Reporters, Correspondents, and Broadcast News Analysts |
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Reporters, correspondents, and broadcast news analysts inform the public about news and events happening internationally, nationally, and locally. They report the news for newspapers, magazines, websites, television, and radio. |
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| Interesting Fact |
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| Fewer than 13% of employed Americans are labor union members. 30 years ago, it was twice that rate. |
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