2313 Journalists and Other Writers
2313 Journalists and Other Writers
Research and compile news stories, write and edit news reports, commentaries and feature stories for presentation in print and electronic media, and compose written material to advertise goods and services.
Authors, and Book and Script Editors are excluded from this unit group. Authors are included in Occupation 231231 Author. Book and Script Editors are included in Occupation 231232 Book or Script Editor.
OSCA skill level
The occupations in this unit group have a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.
- Skill Level 1: Bachelor Degree, higher qualification, or at least five years of relevant experience
231331 Copywriter
Designs and composes written material to advertise products and services.
Skill level: 1
Main tasks
- Writes advertising or promotional copy for media such as press, radio, television, social media, billboards, catalogues or shop displays
- Conducts research on the product, service or topic at hand, as well as the target audience
- Presents and pitches copy ideas to clients
- Proofreads and edits copy for accuracy and brand guidelines
- Collaborates with team members to ensure the copy aligns with other elements of the campaign, such as visual or sound design
231332 Journalist
Collects and analyses facts about newsworthy events through interviews, investigations and observations, and then writes stories for publication in news media on platforms such as newspapers, radio, television, online platforms or combinations of these platforms.
Photojournalists are excluded from this occupation. Photojournalists are included in Occupation 231399 Journalists and Other Writers nec.
Alternative title
- News Reporter
Specialisations
- Digital or Online Journalist
- Newspaper Journalist
- Radio Journalist
- Television Journalist
Skill level: 1
Main tasks
- Investigates and gathers information about current events through research and observation
- Analyses and verifies facts to ensure accuracy and credibility of news stories
- Writes news stories for publication or broadcast in a news medium
- Monitors news sources and stays updated on current events to identify potential news stories
- Develops ideas or material for stories, columns or commentaries by analysing and interpreting news, current issues or personal experiences
- Attends press conferences, events and other gatherings to gather information and conduct interviews
231333 Print or Digital Content Editor
Plans and directs editing of content such as newspapers, magazines, journals, websites, blogs and social media, in accordance with editorial policies, guidelines and accepted rules of grammar, style and format prior to publishing.
Book and Script Editors are excluded from this occupation. Book and Script Editors are included in Occupation 231232 Book or Script Editor.
Specialisations
- News Editor
- Subeditor
Skill level: 1
Main tasks
- Proofreads and edits content for accuracy, clarity and style, including correcting grammatical errors, spelling mistakes and punctuation errors
- Identifies topics that are relevant to the publication's audience and assigns them to writers
- Verifies information with reliable sources to ensure all content is accurate and backed up by evidence
- Collaborates closely with writers to help them improve their writing skills and to provide feedback on their work
- Conducts regular digital content audits to identify areas for improvements and implement content updates accordingly
- Monitors and analyses performance metrics in digital content to gain insights into content effectiveness
231334 Technical Writer
Researches and writes technical information-based material and documentation for articles, manuals, textbooks, handbooks or multimedia products, usually for education or corporate purposes.
Skill level: 1
Main tasks
- Conducts research to acquire knowledge of the subject matter, technologies and processes to be documented
- Develops plans outlining the scope, objectives and timelines for creating or updating technical documentation
- Identifies the target audience and tailors documentation to their needs
- Collaborates with subject matter experts for accuracy
- Incorporates visual elements such as screenshots, diagrams and illustrations, to enhance the understanding of technical concepts
- Applies consistent formatting, style and branding
- Ensures that documentation complies with accessibility standards, industry standards and regulatory requirements
- Utilises various documentation tools and technologies, such as word processors and content management systems, to create, manage and publish documentation
231399 Journalists and Other Writers nec
This occupation group covers Journalists and Other Writers not elsewhere classified.
Skill level: 1
Occupations in this group include:
- Blogger
- Book Indexer
- Critic
- Digital Content Writer
- Editorial Assistant
- Photojournalist
- Speech Writer
- Television Researcher