Journalist, Kairīpoata pepa
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.
2:31 mins
Your pay could be
$48K
Lower
$61K to $108K
Most common
$142K
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.
You usually need experience to become a journalist and a qualification may be useful.
You may need
- experience in journalism, writing or similar work
- a relevant tertiary qualification in journalism, communications 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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