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Journalist / Editor (Print, Online, TV, Radio)
Role & responsibilities
Researches stories, conducts interviews, writes and edits copy or scripts, verifies facts, and collaborates with editors to meet deadlines and standards.
Key strengths
- Communication30% (Job)
- Research skills18% (Job)
- Attention to detail16% (Job)
- User orientation12% (Job)
- Flexibility12% (Job)
- Teamwork12% (Job)
What this means for you
- Communication – Writes and edits narratives that inform and engage audiences.
- Flexibility – Moves between print, digital, and broadcast deadlines smoothly.
- Research skills – Verifies facts and sources to maintain credibility.
Typical tasks
- Verify facts, collaborate with editors, and meet publication deadlines
- Write and edit articles or scripts tailored to each channel
- Research stories, conduct interviews, and gather source material
Daily work
- Researches, interviews, and drafts stories across formats
- Edits content for clarity, ethics, and platform fit
- Starts with editorial meetings to set priorities
Education & entry routes
Helpful but not mandatory
- Multimedia storytelling workshops
- Data journalism courses
Alternative pathways
- Communications Specialist
- Media Producer
- Content Strategist
Work environment
- Team size
- Works within newsroom or production teams
- Typical employers
- Newspapers, broadcasters, digital media outlets
- People contact
- Frequent interaction with sources, editors, and producers
- Stress level
- High around breaking news and tight deadlines
- Working hours
- Irregular hours with early, late, or weekend shifts
Entry & progression
Common entry roles
- Editorial Intern
- Junior Reporter
Next career steps
- Managing Editor
- Senior Editor