2492 — Newspaper and periodical broadcast journalists and reporters
Higher Skilled
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What this occupation covers
Newspaper and periodical broadcast journalists and reporters investigate and write up stories and features for broadcasting and for newspapers, magazines, news website and other periodicals.
Typical duties
determines subject matter and undertakes research by interviewing, attending public events, seeking out records, reviewing written work, attending film and stage performances etc
responds to stories as they break
writes articles and features and submits draft manuscripts to newspaper, magazine, new website, periodical or programme editor
engage with the public and disseminate news stories, lifestyle and opinion pieces through social media
builds contacts in their field to ensure a supply of news
sub-edits other journalists' stories
Entry routes and qualifications
Entrants usually possess a degree or equivalent qualification. A variety of postgraduate diplomas is available. Vocational qualifications covering various aspects of journalism are available at levels 3 and 4.
Sponsorship information
Higher Skilled. Actual duties, sponsor, applicant, salary and any transitional or shortage-list conditions must be checked.
Full Table 1 going rate: £34,000 at 37.5 hours. The applicable salary requirement can differ: use the calculator.
DBS assessment
No code-wide DBS assessment is assigned. Check actual duties, activities, workplace, frequency and jurisdiction. This code does not determine the level of check.
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