Job Description
Roles within the publishing and journalism sector include: reporters, editors, management, fact checking, and publishing. Although these roles are distinct, general tasks include:
Roles within the publishing and journalism sector include: reporters, editors, management, fact checking, and publishing. Although these roles are distinct, general tasks include:
- Write and assemble news stories
- Edit and proofread features and articles
- Reading press releases
- Researching articles
- Interviewing sources
- Establishing and maintaining contacts
Skills
To excel in the publishing & journalism sector, it is advantageous to have these skills which employers look for:
To excel in the publishing & journalism sector, it is advantageous to have these skills which employers look for:
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Interpersonal skills and ability to network
- Enthusiasm
- Confidence
- Storytelling
- Commitment and determination
Requirements
Some employers ask for a bachelor's degree in journalism and mass communication.
Some employers ask for a bachelor's degree in journalism and mass communication.