Journalists and Other Writers (ANZSCO 2124) play a crucial role in Australia's media landscape. These professionals are responsible for researching and compiling news stories, writing and editing news reports, commentaries and feature stories, and composing written material to advertise goods and services. They are skilled in crafting compelling narratives that inform and engage the public.

Indicative Skill Level:

Most occupations in this unit group require a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor's degree or higher qualification. However, relevant experience can sometimes substitute for formal education, with at least five years of experience compensating for the lack of a degree. In some cases, additional on-the-job training may be necessary (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).

Tasks Include:

• Determining advertising approach by consulting clients and management, and studying products to establish principal selling features
• Writing advertisements for press, radio, television, cinema screens, billboards, catalogues, and shop displays
• Making decisions about the specific content of publications in conjunction with other senior editors and in accordance with editorial policies and guidelines
• Reviewing copy for publication to ensure conformity with accepted rules of grammar, style and format, coherence of story, and accuracy, legality, and probity of content
• Collecting and analyzing facts about newsworthy events from interviews, printed matter, investigations, and observations
• Writing news reports, commentaries, articles, and feature stories for newspapers, magazines, journals, television, and radio on topics of public interest
• Researching and writing technical, information-based material and documentation for manuals, textbooks, handbooks, and multimedia products
• Critically discussing daily news topics in the editorial columns of newspapers and reviewing books, films, and plays

Occupations:

• 212411 Copywriter
• 212412 Newspaper or Periodical Editor
• 212413 Print Journalist
• 212414 Radio Journalist
• 212415 Technical Writer
• 212416 Television Journalist
• 212499 Journalists and Other Writers nec

212411 Copywriter

A copywriter is responsible for designing and composing written material to advertise products and services.

Skill Level: 1

212412 Newspaper or Periodical Editor

Alternative Title: Associate Editor

A newspaper or periodical editor plans and directs the editing of a publication, such as a newspaper, magazine, or journal. They ensure that the content aligns with editorial policies and guidelines, and adhere to accepted rules of grammar, style, and format prior to printing and distribution.

Skill Level: 1

Specializations:

• Features Editor
• News Editor
• Pictures Editor
• Subeditor
• Website/Blog Editor

212413 Print Journalist

A print journalist collects and analyzes facts about newsworthy events through interviews, investigations, and observations. They write stories for newspapers, magazines, or journals.

Skill Level: 1

Specializations:

• Columnist
• Feature Writer
• Leader Writer
• Newspaper Reporter

212414 Radio Journalist

Alternative Title: Radio Reporter

A radio journalist collects and analyzes facts about newsworthy events through interviews, investigations, and observations. They write stories for radio news or current affairs programs.

Skill Level: 1

212415 Technical Writer

A technical writer conducts research and writes technical information-based material and documentation for articles, manuals, textbooks, handbooks, or multimedia products. Their work is usually intended for educational or corporate purposes.

Skill Level: 1

212416 Television Journalist

Alternative Title: Television Reporter

A television journalist collects and analyzes facts about newsworthy events through interviews, investigations, and observations. They write stories for television news or current affairs programs.

Skill Level: 1

212499 Journalists and Other Writers nec

This occupation group covers Journalists and Other Writers not elsewhere classified. It includes various specialized roles like bloggers, critics, editorial assistants, photo journalists, and vloggers.

Skill Level: 1

Occupations in this group include:

• Blogger
• Critic
• Editorial Assistant
• Photo Journalist
• Vlogger