Job description Journalist in the North Central Region
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Journalists

Description

Journalists research, investigate, interpret and communicate news and public affairs through newspapers, television, radio and other media. They are employed by radio and television networks and stations, newspapers and magazines. Journalists may also work on a freelance basis.

Work week duration

Journalists usually work more than 40 hours per week.
More than 40 hours

Job duties

Here are some of the main activities and tasks that Journalists have to perform, and some of the physical demands they involve:

  • Collect local, national and international news through interviews, investigation and observation
  • Write news stories for publication and broadcast
  • Receive, analyze and verify news and other copy for accuracy
  • Arrange for and conduct interviews as part of research and for radio and television programs
  • Research and report on developments in specialized fields such as medicine, science and technology
  • Prepare regular feature columns and stories on specialized topics
  • Write editorials and commentaries on topics of current interest to stimulate public interest and express the views of a publication or broadcasting station
  • Write critical reviews of literary, musical and other artistic works based on knowledge, judgement and experience.

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  • Sitting

Physical demands

Physical demands are the physical activities that the job requires the worker to do. Physical demands are selected according to the likeliness that workers will have to perform them for at least half of the time they spend at work.

Workplaces and employers

Here are the typical workplaces where Journalists are employed and some of their main characteristics:

  • Self-employment/free-lance
  • Recreational and sports facilities
  • Magazines
  • Television stations and networks
  • Newspapers

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  • Indoors, environmentally controlled
  • In an enclosed vehicle or equipment

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  • Somewhat close (e.g. share office)

Work environment

The work environment refers to the physical setting in which people work. The characteristics and conditions of the work environment are selected according to the likeliness that workers will be exposed to them at least once a week.

Physical proximity from others

Physical proximity from others refers to the physical distance between individuals in the workplace. The likeliness that the job requires to perform tasks while being physically close to other people is rated on a scale with 3 levels: "Somewhat close", "Close" and "Very close".

Related job titles

Here are some other related job titles that are found in the same occupational category (NOC 51113), and a list of similar occupations:

  • book reviewer
  • broadcast journalist
  • columnist
  • correspondent
  • cyberjournalist
  • investigative reporter
  • journalist
  • network reporter
  • news commentator
  • newspaper critic
  • reporter

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Sources Occupational and Skills Information System & National Occupational Classification

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