O*NET-SOC 27-3023.00

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.

From O*NET 30.3

Tasks

From O*NET 30.3, by importance, as O*NET OnLine lists them

Free · O*NET 30.3

Write commentaries, columns, or scripts, using computers.Core22623
Coordinate and serve as an anchor on news broadcast programs.Core22624
Examine news items of local, national, and international significance to determine topics to address, or obtain assignments from editorial staff members.Core22625
Analyze and interpret news and information received from various sources to broadcast the information.Core22626
Receive assignments or evaluate leads or tips to develop story ideas.Core22627
Research a story's background information to provide complete and accurate information.Core22628
Arrange interviews with people who can provide information about a story.Core22629
Gather information and develop perspectives about news subjects through research, interviews, observation, and experience.Core22630
Select material most pertinent to presentation, and organize this material into appropriate formats.Core22631
Present news stories, and introduce in-depth videotaped segments or live transmissions from on-the-scene reporters.Core22632
Establish and maintain relationships with individuals who are credible sources of information.Core22633
Report news stories for publication or broadcast, describing the background and details of events.Core22634
Revise work to meet editorial approval or to fit time or space requirements.Core22635
Review and evaluate notes taken about news events to isolate pertinent facts and details.Core22636
Investigate breaking news developments, such as disasters, crimes, or human-interest stories.Core22637
Review written, audio, or video copy, and correct errors in content, grammar, or punctuation, following prescribed editorial style and formatting guidelines.Core22638
Report on specialized fields such as medicine, green technology, environmental issues, science, politics, sports, arts, consumer affairs, business, religion, crime, or education.Core22639
Determine a published or broadcasted story's emphasis, length, and format, organizing material accordingly.Core22640
Transmit news stories or reporting information from remote locations, using equipment such as satellite phones, telephones, fax machines, or modems.Core22641
Check reference materials, such as books, news files, or public records, to obtain relevant facts.Core22642
Discuss issues with editors to establish priorities or positions.Core22643
Photograph or videotape news events.Core22644
Present live or recorded commentary via broadcast media.Core22645
Take pictures or video, and process them for inclusion in a story.Core22646
Conduct taped or filmed interviews or narratives.Core22647
Develop ideas or material for columns or commentaries by analyzing and interpreting news, current issues, or personal experiences.Core22648
Communicate with readers, viewers, advertisers, or the general public via mail, email, or telephone.Core22649
Write online blog entries that address news developments or offer additional information, opinions, or commentary on news events.Core22650
Assign stories to other reporters or duties to production staff.Core22651
Write columns, editorials, commentaries, or reviews that interpret events or offer opinions.Core22652

Technology Skills

From O*NET 30.3, 41 examples in 21 categories, 14 Hot Technology

Free · O*NET 30.3

Video creation and editing software

Adobe After EffectsHot Technology
Adobe Premiere Pro
Apple Final Cut Pro
Grass Valley EDIUS
Video editing software
YouTube

Desktop publishing software

Adobe InDesignHot Technology
Microsoft Publisher
QuarkXPress

Graphics or photo imaging software

Adobe PhotoshopHot Technology

Music or sound editing software

Audion Laboratories VoxPro
Avid Technology Pro Tools

Project management software

Desktop Technologies NewsBoss

Geographic information system

ESRI ArcView

Web page creation and editing software

FacebookHot Technology
Social media sites
Social media software
Web content management system CMS software
WordPressHot Technology

Data base user interface and query software

FileMaker Pro
Microsoft AccessHot Technology
Microsoft SQL ServerHot Technology
Online databases
Statistics databases

Web platform development software

Hypertext markup language HTMLHot Technology

Analytical or scientific software

IBM SPSS StatisticsHot Technology
Nielsen Arianna
Nielsen Marketbreaks
Statistical analysis software

Information retrieval or search software

LexisNexis

Map creation software

Mapping software

Spreadsheet software

Microsoft ExcelHot Technology

Office suite software

Microsoft Office softwareHot Technology

Electronic mail software

Microsoft OutlookHot Technology

Presentation software

Microsoft PowerPointHot Technology

Object oriented data base management software

Microsoft Visual FoxPro

Word processing software

Microsoft WordHot Technology

Facilities management software

RCS NexGen Digital

Instant messaging software

Snapchat
Twitter

Internet browser software

Web browser software

Detailed Work Activities

From O*NET 30.3, under their work activities; open one for the AI skills Workforce Automation maps to it

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Getting Information

Gather information for news stories.
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Interview others for news or entertainment purposes.
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Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings

Monitor current trends.
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Making Decisions and Solving Problems

Edit written materials.
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Thinking Creatively

Analyze information obtained from news sources.
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Determine presentation subjects or content.
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Controlling Machines and Processes

Operate still or video cameras or related equipment.
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Operate communications, transmissions, or broadcasting equipment.
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Documenting/Recording Information

Write informational material.
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Communicating with People Outside the Organization

Inform viewers, listeners, or audiences.
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Report news to the public.
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Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships

Develop professional relationships or networks.
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Performing for or Working Directly with the Public

Correspond with customers to answer questions or resolve complaints.
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Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates

Coordinate logistics for productions or events.
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Coordinate reporting or editing activities.
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Job Zone

From O*NET 30.3

Free · O*NET 30.3

Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed

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Equivalents

NICE work roles, with their DCWF equivalents

Mapped to this job by the ETO-CSET NICE/O*NET crosswalk (2024); roles from NICE Framework Components v2.2.0, DCWF equivalents from DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)

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