Occupation
Broadcast journalist
Broadcast journalists research, write, and present news and current affairs for radio, television, and streaming outlets. The job runs to hard transmission times, so verifying a claim quickly and writing clearly for the ear are core skills.
Also known as: Radio journalist · Television journalist · Broadcast news reporter
Occupation content
Part of Arts, design, media and communications
What the work involves
- Track sources, wires, and contacts for stories worth pursuing
- Verify facts and documents before anything is aired
- Arrange and conduct interviews with contributors and officials
- Write scripts and cues to time for a bulletin or programme
- Record or present pieces to camera or microphone and edit the package
- Apply editorial, legal, and impartiality guidance to contested material
How people commonly enter
- Bachelor's degree in journalism, broadcasting, or a related subject
- College diploma in journalism or broadcast media
- Postgraduate or accredited journalism qualification
- Newsroom trainee or assistant role with structured on-the-job training
Typical training: Bachelor's degree
Licensing: Not typically licensed
Typical work context
Fast paced · Public facing · Shift work · Team based · Involves travel
Related interests
Artistic (creative) · Investigative (analytical) · Enterprising (leading)
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Skills to practise
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Official sources
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- US Bureau of Labor Statistics - Occupational Outlook Handbook: News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists · United States
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- O*NET OnLine - News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists (27-3023.00) · International
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- UK National Careers Service - Explore careers job-profile index · United Kingdom
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