Journalist Job Description template and pdf with duties [2024]

Job summary 1

We are seeking a Journalist that is adept at reporting day-to-day news, breaking news, and can still pivot to crafting well-researched long-form articles that resonate with its audience. The position requires the ability to analyze the major trends and players in the sector, and to create content that makes the topic understandable to all market participants. Candidates should also be comfortable mining data to generate stories and data-driven insights.

Duties & Responsibilities 1

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Monitor, assess and report on daily news and reports within assigned coverage beats
Contribute copy to relevant publications and the online news service
Publish several articles per week focused on assigned beats
Research articles through fact-checking and other industry resources
- Write research/commentary to showcase our unique insights to readers
- Attend meetings, conferences and industry events to build contacts, report on news and represent our Company
- Appearing on podcasts to give in-depth analysis of news coverage and industry trends

Requirements & Skills 1

Two years of experience in journalism
Bachelor degree in English or Journalism preferred
Ability to assimilate large amounts of information and data and create a compelling story supported by the facts
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
- A passion for the unique story
- Ability to partner with individuals and groups from multiple functions and organizations
- Ability to convey difficult subjects to the appropriate audience

Job summary 2

As a Journalist you will work closely with news management gathering daily content where you will shoot, edit, write, produce, gather and report content on all of our platforms, including but not limited to broadcast and web.

Duties & Responsibilities 2

Generate story ideas, research and set up the content and interviews, produce the content in the field, write and voice the story, and present the story live as scheduled on a designated newscast.
Perform on-air responsibilities for designated newscast. Perform fill-in anchor assignments for all news programs, as requested or required.
Work with news producers, managers and photographers to conceptualize, write, edit, and produce station news packages. Produce additional video and graphic presentations as requested.
Contribute story ideas for key series pieces and lead stories for daily news programs. Research and write scripts for news content. Select video and coordinate the editing and graphic design production for material that appears on-air.
- Communicate with news producers, assignment editors and managers regarding story development, progress in the field and/or breaking news stories.
- Build relationships with the community and community leaders for the purpose of developing connections to story leads. Develop and cultivate contacts within the community for news stories.
- Participate in station-sponsored events and all assigned special promotions projects.

Requirements & Skills 2

Bachelor’s Degree
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in newsgathering and/or production
- Minimum 2 years’ experience writing, producing and desktop editing
- Ability to write, edit and produce under heavy deadline pressure without compromising accuracy or credibility

Job summary 3

We are seeking an experienced Journalist. The position requires the ability to analyze the major trends and players in the sector, and to create content that makes the topic understandable to all market participants. Candidates should also be comfortable mining data to generate stories and data-driven insights.

Duties & Responsibilities 3

Monitor and assess M&A and deal activity to produce daily news and reports
Contribute copy to relevant publications and the online news service
Publish several articles per week
Feature companies that are actively pursuing deals in the industry
Research articles through fact-checking and other industry resources
- Create a database of deal activity to build insightful content that is published on website
- Contribute copy to relevant publications and the online news service
- Write research/commentary to showcase our unique insights to readers

Requirements & Skills 3

Two years of experience in journalism
Bachelor degree in English, Journalism, economics, business, or a related area preferred, but not required
Ability to assimilate large amounts of information and data and create a compelling story supported by the facts
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
Deep knowledge of financial markets and corporate finance activity
- A passion for the unique story
- Ability to partner with individuals and groups from multiple functions and organizations, especially ability to collaborate with other analysts
- Ability to convey difficult subjects to ideas and sound bites that the average lay person can understand and attract media attention

Job summary 4

The Journalist produces, reports, shoots, writes, voices, edits and/or feeds news production content for all platforms in a manner that is clear, engaging, and meaningful to news consumers.

Duties & Responsibilities 4

Serve as a local audio reporter who will be responsible for producing short and feature-length audio stories for digital and audio.
Work alongside the newsroom to conceptualize and produce news stories for radio and digital platforms.
- Proactively participates in the creative cycle of content creation with reporters and supervisor.
- Guides all projects through the production process to meet or exceed deadline, quality and distribution requirements.
- Selects and researches topics; contacts and interviews sources; maintains notes and audio recording; writes and edits stories; produces audio for air.

Requirements & Skills 4

Bachelors degree in a related field plus one (1) year related experience; OR a combination of related education and/or experience equal to five (5) years.
Knowledge of reporting, storytelling, media production and communication a must.
- Ability to research and identify the appropriate news angle of a story.
- Must have excellent written and verbal skills.
- Understand audio pre-production, production and post-production.

Job summary 5

Seeking a creative and experienced Journalist for TV and all digital platforms.

Duties & Responsibilities 5

Report, write, shoot, and edit engaging, informative and compelling sports content.
Develop and execute enterprise stories on regular basis.
Consistently contribute sports content to station’s social media and digital platforms.
- Maintain an unequivocal commitment to accuracy, fairness and ethics.
- Ensure all daily production deadlines are met.
- Other duties, as assigned.

Requirements & Skills 5

Job summary 6

Our Company is looking for a Journalist that has the ability to generate story ideas, write to video, and do compelling live shots. We are seeking a self-motivated individual who wants to win each day. The Journalist should be an accurate, ethical, compelling storyteller with a team attitude. This person will produce content on-air, on-line, and for our mobile devices. We are looking for someone who can shoot and edit video and has a passion for journalism and bringing the viewer the “big story”.

Duties & Responsibilities 6

Gather information for stories and live reports for newscasts that could include mornings, nights and weekends
Put together high quality packages
Coverage of breaking news and sports
Develop sources and generate story ideas
- Shoot live shots and live Interviews
- Shoot and track news stories
- Work with reporters on packages, special reports and documentaries

Requirements & Skills 6

Works quickly and efficiently
Good personality. Must connect with viewers
Must enjoy being part of a team
Excellent writing and packaging skills
Must be able to provide samples of reporting and photography.
Ability to develop contacts and generate stories.
- Ability to shoot and edit high quality video
- Can deal with the stresses and pressures of time-sensitive newscast production
- Bachelor’s degree in Journalism or related field

Job summary 7

The Journalist produces content for our newspaper.

Duties & Responsibilities 7

Research and gather information for articles.
- Conduct interviews.
- Produce photos, graphics and/or videos as needed.
- Produce content and other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Skills 7

Bachelor degree in English or Journalism or current student
Experience in journalism
Valid driver's license with a motor vehicle record

Job summary 8

We are recruiting for a Journalist for a daily lifestyle and entertainment program. As the Journalist, the position will report, shoot, write, edit, produce segments, packages and conduct live shots and studio interviews. Must be comfortable with all types of showcasing and producing. The Journalist conducts interviews both live and on-tape with local and national celebrity newsmakers. Helps to create locally originated content for broadcasts. Appears at public and celebrity based events as a representative the station.

Duties & Responsibilities 8

Shoot, write, edit and produce segments and packages. Conduct live shots and studio interviews, including long format interviews Prepares and posts content to the station’s broad digital platforms
- Collaborates with producers and writers to present show content based on the editorial philosophy of the station, the unique identity of the broadcast, and viewer interest
- Develop strong client relationships, work with sales team to achieve client goals
- Makes appearances and/or hosts civic, cultural or promotional events sponsored and/or aired by the station

Requirements & Skills 8

Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications or a related field, or equivalent training and/or experience.
Two years or more experience as a Journalist, reporter/anchor/host.
Previous experience working in a fast-paced environment requiring strict deadlines and a focus on team orientation.
Must be a strong photographer with creative editing skills.
Must have advanced knowledge of elements necessary to make a good show/newscast and strong understanding of television studio operations.
Must be a skilled communicator capable of speaking to a diverse audience and conveying messages effectively.
- Ability to interpret information quickly and summarize into a clear, concise, relevant and understandable presentation.
- Must possess strong listening skills for meaningful and interesting interviews with newsmakers.
- Strong computer skills required; experience with Avid and MS Office strongly preferred.

Job summary 9

The Journalist produces, reports, shoots, writes, voices, edits and feeds news production content for all platforms in a manner that is clear, engaging and meaningful to news consumers.

Duties & Responsibilities 9

Requirements & Skills 9

Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience
Fluency in English
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written with the ability to ad lib when required
Minimum two years’ experience in news reporting (Depending on market size)
Superior on-air presence
Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment
- Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
- Valid driver’s license with a good driving record
- Flexibility to work any shift

Job summary 10

We are looking for a Journalist.

Duties & Responsibilities 10

Writing, editing and broadcasting enterprise and beat stories
Anchoring long- and short-form newscasts
Always have an eye out for that next “major” story

Requirements & Skills 10

Professional reporter
Excellent on-air skills
- Concise writing style
- A successful track record of utilizing the web and social media
- Must write in a conversational manner, and have a compelling voice

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