Journalist, Kaihaurapa kōrero nūpepa
Also known as
- Columnist, reporter, reviewer, writer, multimedia journalist
Journalists research and write stories and report news events and issues for broadcast, print, web and digital media. They may interview people as part of their investigative work.
Duration
2:31 mins
Your pay could be
$50K
Lower
$62K to $106K
Most common
$137K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Journalists
- usually work shifts, including early mornings, evenings and weekends
- usually work in newsrooms and may travel locally, nationally and internationally
- may do emotionally demanding work
- need to communicate well, and work well in a team and under pressure
Tasks
- write informational material
- report news to the public
- co-ordinate reporting or editing activities
- determine presentation subjects or content
- analyse information obtained from news sources
- gather information for news stories
- coordinate logistics for productions or events
- develop professional relationships or networks
- edit written materials
- operate communications, transmissions, or broadcasting equipment
Creative
Enterprising
Investigative
Interests that fit this job
Interest quiz,
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Do the Interest quiz to find out how well your interests fit with this job.
Do the quizYou usually need experience to become a journalist and a qualification may be useful.
You may need
- experience in similar work
- a relevant tertiary qualification in communication and media or similar area
- a driver licence
- a writing portfolio
If you’re in school
You usually need NCEA Level 3 to do the study or training for this job.
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