Journalists research, investigate, interpret and communicate news and public affairs through newspapers, television, radio and other media.
Skill level:
Highly skilled
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- Salary range for the majority of workers in Journalists - from $1,803 to $7,124 per month - 2024.
- A Journalists typically earns between $1,803 and $4,397 gross per month at the start of the job.
- After 5 years of service, this is between $2,075 and $5,119 per month for a working week of 40 hours.
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Tasks and duties
- Collecting local, national and international news through interviews, investigation and observation, attending public events, seeking out records, reviewing written work, attending film and stage performances
- Collecting, reporting and commenting on news and current affairs for publication in newspapers and periodicals, or for broadcasting by radio, television or webcast media
- Receiving, analysing and verifying news and other copy for accuracy
- Interviewing politicians and other public figures at press conferences and on other occasions, including individual interviews recorded for radio, television or webcast media
- Researching and reporting on developments in specialized fields such as medicine, science and technology
- Writing editorials and commentaries on topics of current interest to stimulate public interest and express the views of a publication or broadcasting station
- Writing critical reviews of literary, musical and other artistic works based on knowledge, judgement and experience for newspapers, television, radio and other media
- Selecting material for publication, checking style, grammar, accuracy and legality of content and arranging for any necessary revisions
- Liaising with production staff in checking final proof copies immediately prior to printing
- Selecting, assembling and preparing publicity material about business or other organizations for issue through press, radio, television and other media
