# 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. - Code: 27-3023.00 (O*NET-SOC; SOC 2018 27-3023) - Family: [Arts, Design, Media & Sports](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations#family-27), one of its 45 occupations - Tasks: 30 tasks (30 core) - Page: https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/27-3023.00 - JSON: https://foundation.org.ai/data/tasks/27-3023.00.json ## What the work is made of 1. Write commentaries, columns, or scripts, using computers. Core task · Task 22623 · Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020 2. Coordinate and serve as an anchor on news broadcast programs. Core task · Task 22624 · Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020 3. Examine news items of local, national, and international significance to determine topics to address, or obtain assignments from editorial staff members. Core task · Task 22625 · Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020 4. Analyze and interpret news and information received from various sources to broadcast the information. Core task · Task 22626 · Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020 5. Receive assignments or evaluate leads or tips to develop story ideas. Core task · Task 22627 · Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020 6. Research a story's background information to provide complete and accurate information. Core task · Task 22628 · Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020 7. Arrange interviews with people who can provide information about a story. Core task · Task 22629 · Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020 8. Gather information and develop perspectives about news subjects through research, interviews, observation, and experience. Core task · Task 22630 · Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020 9. Select material most pertinent to presentation, and organize this material into appropriate formats. Core task · Task 22631 · Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020 10. Present news stories, and introduce in-depth videotaped segments or live transmissions from on-the-scene reporters. Core task · Task 22632 · Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020 11. Establish and maintain relationships with individuals who are credible sources of information. Core task · Task 22633 · Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020 12. Report news stories for publication or broadcast, describing the background and details of events. Core task · Task 22634 · Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020 13. Revise work to meet editorial approval or to fit time or space requirements. Core task · Task 22635 · Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020 14. Review and evaluate notes taken about news events to isolate pertinent facts and details. Core task · Task 22636 · Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020 15. Investigate breaking news developments, such as disasters, crimes, or human-interest stories. Core task · Task 22637 · Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020 16. Review written, audio, or video copy, and correct errors in content, grammar, or punctuation, following prescribed editorial style and formatting guidelines. Core task · Task 22638 · Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020 17. Report on specialized fields such as medicine, green technology, environmental issues, science, politics, sports, arts, consumer affairs, business, religion, crime, or education. Core task · Task 22639 · Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020 18. Determine a published or broadcasted story's emphasis, length, and format, organizing material accordingly. Core task · Task 22640 · Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020 19. Transmit news stories or reporting information from remote locations, using equipment such as satellite phones, telephones, fax machines, or modems. Core task · Task 22641 · Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020 20. Check reference materials, such as books, news files, or public records, to obtain relevant facts. Core task · Task 22642 · Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020 21. Discuss issues with editors to establish priorities or positions. Core task · Task 22643 · Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020 22. Photograph or videotape news events. Core task · Task 22644 · Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020 23. Present live or recorded commentary via broadcast media. Core task · Task 22645 · Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020 24. Take pictures or video, and process them for inclusion in a story. Core task · Task 22646 · Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020 25. Conduct taped or filmed interviews or narratives. Core task · Task 22647 · Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020 26. Develop ideas or material for columns or commentaries by analyzing and interpreting news, current issues, or personal experiences. Core task · Task 22648 · Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020 27. Communicate with readers, viewers, advertisers, or the general public via mail, email, or telephone. Core task · Task 22649 · Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020 28. Write online blog entries that address news developments or offer additional information, opinions, or commentary on news events. Core task · Task 22650 · Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020 29. Assign stories to other reporters or duties to production staff. Core task · Task 22651 · Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020 30. Write columns, editorials, commentaries, or reviews that interpret events or offer opinions. 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