Narrate or write news stories, reviews, or commentary for print, broadcast, or other communications media such as newspapers, magazines, radio, or television. May collect and analyze information through interview, investigation, or observation.
On the job, you would:
Write commentaries, columns, or scripts, using computers.
Coordinate and serve as an anchor on news broadcast programs.
Examine news items of local, national, and international significance to determine topics to address, or obtain assignments from editorial staff members.
Analyze and interpret news and information received from various sources to broadcast the information.
Receive assignments or evaluate leads or tips to develop story ideas.
Research a story's background information to provide complete and accurate information.
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Also called:
Anchor
Anchorman
Art Critic
Basketball Commentator
Blogger
Book Critic
Book Reviewer
Breaking News Reporter
Broadcast Journalist
Broadcast Meteorologist
Broadcast News Advisor
Business Reporter
Business Writer
Columnist
Commentator
Correspondent
Courtroom Reporter
Critic
Cub Reporter
Data Journalist
Desk Reporter
Digital Commentator
Digital Producer
Digital Reporter
Dramatic Critic
Editorial Writer
Education Reporter
Environmental Journalist
Fashion Journalist
Feature Writer
Film Critic
Financial Writer
Food Critic
Food Writer
Foreign Correspondent
General Assignment Reporter
General Assignment Television News Reporter
Headline Writer
Information Writer
Investigative Reporter
Journalist
Law Reporter
Leg Man
Magazine Journalist
Magazine Writer
Marine Reporter
Market News Reporter
Market Reporter
Media Analyst
Morning News Anchor
Motion Picture Critic
Movie Critic
Multimedia Journalist
Multimedia Reporter
Music Critic
Music Journalist
News Analyst
News Anchor
News Commentator
News Correspondent
News Reporter
News Writer
Newscaster
Newspaper Columnist
Newspaper Correspondent
Newspaper Journalist
Newspaper Reporter
Newspaper Writer
Political Reporter
Press Writer
Print Journalist
Radio Commentator
Radio News Anchor
Radio News Writer
Radio Talk Show Host
Reporter
Soccer Commentator
Society Reporter
Sports Analyst
Sports Anchor
Sports Commentator
Sports Journalist
Sports Reporter
Sports Writer
Staff Reporter
Staff Writer
Television Anchor
Television News Anchor (TV News Anchor)
Television News Reporter
Television Reporter (TV Reporter)
Traffic Reporter
Travel Journalist
Travel Writer
Volleyball Commentator
Weather Anchor
Weekend Anchor
Knowledge
Business and Management
Administration and Management
Administrative
Economics and Accounting
Sales and Marketing
Customer and Personal Service
Personnel and Human Resources
Manufacturing and Production
Production and Processing
Engineering and Technology
Computers and Electronics
Engineering and Technology
Design
Mathematics and Science
Mathematics
Biology
Psychology
Sociology and Anthropology
Geography
Health Services
Medicine and Dentistry
Therapy and Counseling
Knowledge
Education and Training
Transportation
Arts and Humanities
English Language
Foreign Language
Fine Arts
History and Archeology
Philosophy and Theology
Law and Public Safety
Public Safety and Security
Law and Government
Communications
Telecommunications
Communications and Media
Skills
Content
Reading Comprehension
Active Listening
Writing
Speaking
Mathematics
Science
Process
Critical Thinking
Active Learning
Learning Strategies
Monitoring
Social Skills
Social Perceptiveness
Coordination
Persuasion
Negotiation
Instructing
Service Orientation
Complex Problem Solving Skills
Complex Problem Solving
Technical Skills
Operations Analysis
Technology Design
Equipment Selection
Installation
Programming
Operations Monitoring
Operation and Control
Equipment Maintenance
Troubleshooting
Repairing
Quality Control Analysis
Systems Skills
Judgment and Decision Making
Systems Analysis
Systems Evaluation
Resource Management Skills
Time Management
Management of Financial Resources
Management of Material Resources
Management of Personnel Resources
Abilities
Verbal Abilities
Oral Comprehension
Written Comprehension
Oral Expression
Written Expression
Idea Generation and Reasoning Abilities
Fluency of Ideas
Originality
Problem Sensitivity
Deductive Reasoning
Inductive Reasoning
Information Ordering
Category Flexibility
Quantitative Abilities
Mathematical Reasoning
Number Facility
Memory
Memorization
Perceptual Abilities
Speed of Closure
Flexibility of Closure
Perceptual Speed
Spatial Abilities
Visualization
Attentiveness
Selective Attention
Time Sharing
Fine Manipulative Abilities
Arm-Hand Steadiness
Manual Dexterity
Finger Dexterity
Control Movement Abilities
Control Precision
Reaction Time and Speed Abilities
Wrist-Finger Speed
Physical Strength Abilities
Dynamic Strength
Trunk Strength
Visual Abilities
Near Vision
Far Vision
Visual Color Discrimination
Depth Perception
Glare Sensitivity
Auditory and Speech Abilities
Hearing Sensitivity
Auditory Attention
Speech Recognition
Speech Clarity
Salary
New workersAverageExperienced
£23,000/yr
£0/yr
£42,000/yr
New workers start around £23,000. Normal pay is £42,169 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to £42,000.
