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News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists

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.

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30 tasks30 core
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Arts, Design, Media & SportsOne of its 45 occupations
Code
27-3023.00SOC 2018: 27-3023

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All 30 are core tasks, each quoted as published, with the survey it came from.

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  1. Task 1. Write commentaries, columns, or scripts, using computers.Core taskTask 22623Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020
  2. Task 2. Coordinate and serve as an anchor on news broadcast programs.Core taskTask 22624Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020
  3. Task 3. Examine news items of local, national, and international significance to determine topics to address, or obtain assignments from editorial staff members.Core taskTask 22625Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020
  4. Task 4. Analyze and interpret news and information received from various sources to broadcast the information.Core taskTask 22626Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020
  5. Task 5. Receive assignments or evaluate leads or tips to develop story ideas.Core taskTask 22627Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020
  6. Task 6. Research a story's background information to provide complete and accurate information.Core taskTask 22628Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020
  7. Task 7. Arrange interviews with people who can provide information about a story.Core taskTask 22629Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020
  8. Task 8. Gather information and develop perspectives about news subjects through research, interviews, observation, and experience.Core taskTask 22630Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020
  9. Task 9. Select material most pertinent to presentation, and organize this material into appropriate formats.Core taskTask 22631Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020
  10. Task 10. Present news stories, and introduce in-depth videotaped segments or live transmissions from on-the-scene reporters.Core taskTask 22632Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020
  11. Task 11. Establish and maintain relationships with individuals who are credible sources of information.Core taskTask 22633Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020
  12. Task 12. Report news stories for publication or broadcast, describing the background and details of events.Core taskTask 22634Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020
  13. Task 13. Revise work to meet editorial approval or to fit time or space requirements.Core taskTask 22635Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020
  14. Task 14. Review and evaluate notes taken about news events to isolate pertinent facts and details.Core taskTask 22636Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020
  15. Task 15. Investigate breaking news developments, such as disasters, crimes, or human-interest stories.Core taskTask 22637Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020
  16. Task 16. Review written, audio, or video copy, and correct errors in content, grammar, or punctuation, following prescribed editorial style and formatting guidelines.Core taskTask 22638Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020
  17. Task 17. Report on specialized fields such as medicine, green technology, environmental issues, science, politics, sports, arts, consumer affairs, business, religion, crime, or education.Core taskTask 22639Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020
  18. Task 18. Determine a published or broadcasted story's emphasis, length, and format, organizing material accordingly.Core taskTask 22640Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020
  19. Task 19. Transmit news stories or reporting information from remote locations, using equipment such as satellite phones, telephones, fax machines, or modems.Core taskTask 22641Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020
  20. Task 20. Check reference materials, such as books, news files, or public records, to obtain relevant facts.Core taskTask 22642Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020
  21. Task 21. Discuss issues with editors to establish priorities or positions.Core taskTask 22643Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020
  22. Task 22. Photograph or videotape news events.Core taskTask 22644Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020
  23. Task 23. Present live or recorded commentary via broadcast media.Core taskTask 22645Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020
  24. Task 24. Take pictures or video, and process them for inclusion in a story.Core taskTask 22646Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020
  25. Task 25. Conduct taped or filmed interviews or narratives.Core taskTask 22647Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020
  26. Task 26. Develop ideas or material for columns or commentaries by analyzing and interpreting news, current issues, or personal experiences.Core taskTask 22648Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020
  27. Task 27. Communicate with readers, viewers, advertisers, or the general public via mail, email, or telephone.Core taskTask 22649Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020
  28. Task 28. Write online blog entries that address news developments or offer additional information, opinions, or commentary on news events.Core taskTask 22650Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020
  29. Task 29. Assign stories to other reporters or duties to production staff.Core taskTask 22651Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020
  30. Task 30. Write columns, editorials, commentaries, or reviews that interpret events or offer opinions.Core taskTask 22652Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020

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  2. Classification
    Standard Occupational Classification 2018, 27-3023
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