Newspaper and periodical broadcast journalists and reporters investigate and write up stories and features for broadcasting and for newspapers, magazines, news website and other periodicals.

Entry Reqirements

Honours, Bachelor's degree

Typical Tasks

• Sub-edits other journalists' stories.
• Builds contacts in their field to ensure a supply of news.
• Engage with the public and disseminate news stories, lifestyle and opinion pieces through social media.
• Writes articles and features and submits draft manuscripts to newspaper, magazine, new website, periodical or programme editor.
• Responds to stories as they break.
• Determines subject matter and undertakes research by interviewing, attending public events, seeking out records, reviewing written work, attending film and stage performances etc.

Desired Skills

Writing, Reading Comprehension, Active Listening, Critical Thinking, Speaking, Active Learning, Monitoring, Learning Strategies, Mathematics, Science