Group
Occupation
231332 Journalist
Latest release
Consultation draft: Occupation Standard Classification for Australia (OSCA)
Reference period
August 2026
Released
17/08/2026
First release
231332 Journalist
Collects and analyses facts about newsworthy events through interviews, investigations and observations, and 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, interviews and observation
- Analyses and verifies facts to ensure accuracy and credibility of news stories
- Develops ideas and material for stories, columns or commentaries by analysing and interpreting news, current affairs or personal experiences
- Attends press conferences and other events to gather information and conduct interviews
- Reports news stories by writing for publication or broadcast in a news medium
- Discusses and presents opinions on topics such as sport, politics, and social and economic matters
- May present news and current affairs on television, radio or online platforms