What this code covers
Journalists research, investigate, interpret and communicate news and public affairs through newspapers, television, radio and other media. Their tasks include: a) 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; b) collecting, reporting and commenting on news and current affairs for publication in newspapers and periodicals, or for broadcasting by radio, television or webcast media; c) receiving, analyzing and verifying news and other copy for accuracy; d) interviewing politicians and other public figures at press conferences and on other occasions, including individual interviews recorded for radio, television or webcast media; e) researching and reporting on developments in specialized fields such as medicine, science and technology; f) writing editorials and commentaries on topics of current interest to stimulate public interest and express the views of a publication or broadcasting station; g) writing critical reviews of literary, musical and other artistic works based on knowledge, judgement and experience for newspapers, television, radio and other media; h) selecting material for publication, checking style, grammar, accuracy and legality of content and arranging for any necessary revisions; i) liaising with production staff in checking final proof copies immediately prior to printing; j) selecting, assembling and preparing publicity material about business or other organizations for issue through press, radio, television and other media. Examples of the occupations classified here: Columnist, Continuity and script editor, Copy editor, Copywriter, Copy reader, Critic, Editor, Editorial Staff, Journalist, Managing news editor, News analyst, Newspaper editor, Newspaper reporter, Sports writer, Sub editor, TV/radio news reporter Some related occupation classified elsewhere: Book editor - 2641, Book author - 2641, Camera operator - 3521, Photo journalist - 3431, Public relations officer - 2432