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Career: Reporters and Correspondents
Job Description
Collect and analyze facts about newsworthy events by interview, investigation, or observation. Report and write stories for newspaper, news magazine, radio, or television.
Job Tasks
Importance %age |
Task Description |
100
|
Review and evaluate notes taken about event aspects in order to isolate pertinent facts and details. |
100
|
Determine a story's emphasis, length, and format, and organize material accordingly. |
99
|
Arrange interviews with people who can provide information about a particular story. |
99
|
Research and analyze background information related to stories in order to be able to provide complete and accurate information. |
99
|
Investigate breaking news developments such as disasters, crimes, and human interest stories. |
99
|
Check reference materials such as books, news files, and public records in order to obtain relevant facts. |
98
|
Receive assignments or evaluate leads and tips in order to develop story ideas. |
98
|
Revise work in order to meet editorial approval or to fit time or space requirements. |
97
|
Gather information about events through research, interviews, experience, and attendance at political, news, sports, artistic, social, and other functions. |
95
|
Discuss issues with editors in order to establish priorities and positions. |
94
|
Report and write news stories for publication or broadcast, describing the background and details of events. |
94
|
Research and report on specialized fields such as medicine, science and technology, politics, foreign affairs, sports, arts, consumer affairs, business, religion, crime, or education. |
93
|
Review copy and correct errors in content, grammar, and punctuation, following prescribed editorial style and formatting guidelines. |
84
|
Photograph or videotape news events, or request that a photographer be assigned to provide such coverage. |
83
|
Develop ideas and material for columns or commentaries by analyzing and interpreting news, current issues, and personal experiences. |
75
|
Transmit news stories or reporting information from remote locations, using equipment such as satellite phones, telephones, fax machines, or modems. |
56
|
Write columns, editorials, commentaries, or reviews that interpret events or offer opinions. |
44
|
Conduct taped or filmed interviews or narratives. |
35
|
Present live or recorded commentary via broadcast media. |
33
|
Write reviews of literary, musical, and other artwork based on knowledge, judgment, and experience. |
31
|
Edit or assist in editing videos for broadcast. |
Work Activities
Importance %age |
Activity Description |
93
|
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
|
77
|
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
|
72
|
Getting Information
|
72
|
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
|
71
|
Thinking Creatively
|
68
|
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
|
67
|
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
|
66
|
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
|
66
|
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
|
64
|
Analyzing Data or Information
|
62
|
Processing Information
|
61
|
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
|
59
|
Documenting/Recording Information
|
53
|
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
|
53
|
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
|
46
|
Scheduling Work and Activities
|
46
|
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
|
45
|
Interacting With Computers
|
40
|
Selling or Influencing Others
|
39
|
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
|
37
|
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
|
35
|
Developing Objectives and Strategies
|
32
|
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
|
32
|
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
|
32
|
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
|
29
|
Assisting and Caring for Others
|
27
|
Coaching and Developing Others
|
26
|
Performing Administrative Activities
|
24
|
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
|
22
|
Developing and Building Teams
|
21
|
Training and Teaching Others
|
20
|
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
|
19
|
Performing General Physical Activities
|
18
|
Handling and Moving Objects
|
18
|
Controlling Machines and Processes
|
15
|
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
|
15
|
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
|
8
|
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
|
6
|
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
|
4
|
Staffing Organizational Units
|
4
|
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
|