Journalist

Also known as

Columnist, reporter, reviewer, writer, multimedia journalist

AUT programmes

• Journalism Major - Bachelor of Communication Studies

Work environment

• Usually work shifts, including early mornings, evenings and weekends
• Usually work in newsrooms and may travel locally, nationally and internationally
• May do emotionally demanding work
• Need to communicate well, and work well in a team and under pressure

Typical tasks

• Write informational material
• Report news to the public
• Co-ordinate reporting or editing activities
• Determine presentation subjects or content
• Analyse information obtained from news sources
• Gather information for news stories
• Coordinate logistics for productions or events
• Develop professional relationships or networks
• Edit written materials
• Operate communications, transmissions, or broadcasting equipment

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