How do they match: News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists

  • 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.

  • Communicate with readers, viewers, advertisers, or the general public via mail, email, or telephone.
  • Develop ideas or material for columns or commentaries by analyzing and interpreting news, current issues, or personal experiences.
  • Examine news items of local, national, and international significance to determine topics to address, or obtain assignments from editorial staff members.
  • Gather information and develop perspectives about news subjects through research, interviews, observation, and experience.
  • Investigate breaking news developments, such as disasters, crimes, or human-interest stories.
  • Receive assignments or evaluate leads or tips to develop story ideas.
  • Write online blog entries that address news developments or offer additional information, opinions, or commentary on news events.

  • Develop professional relationships or networks.
  • Operate communications, transmissions, or broadcasting equipment.