Portal eMASCO

Journalist research, verify and write news stories for newspapers, magazines, television and other broadcast media. They cover political, economic, cultural, social and sport events. Journalists must conform to ethical codes such as freedom of speech and right of reply, press law and editorial standards in order to bring objective information.

Alternative Names

Sports Writer

Tasks

collecting, reporting and commenting on news and current affairs for publication in newspapers and periodicals or for broadcast by radio or television

collecting local, national and international news through interviews, investigation and observation, attending public events, seeking out records, reviewing written work, attending film screenings and stage performances

Performing related tasks

Improving understanding and coordinating work execution

issuing news reports every day from procured sources for the customer to be made available to the community

interviewing politicians and other public figures at press conferences and on other occasions, including individual interviews recorded for radio or television