ISCO-08 2642 to SOC 2018

About ISCO-08 2642

2642 JournalistsJournalists research, investigate, interpret and communicate news and public affairs through newspapers, television, radio and other media. Tasks include - (a) collecting local, national and international news through interviews, investigation and observation, attending public events, seeking out records, reviewing written work, attending film and stage performances; (b) collecting, reporting and commenting on news and current affairs for publication in newspapers and periodicals, or for broadcasting by radio, television or webcast media; (c) receiving, analysing and verifying news and other copy for accuracy; (d) interviewing politicians and other public figures at press conferences and on other occasions, including individual interviews recorded for radio, television or webcast media; (e) researching and reporting on developments in specialized fields such as medicine, science and technology; (f) writing editorials and commentaries on topics of current interest to stimulate public interest and express the views of a publication or broadcasting station; (g) writing critical reviews of literary, musical and other artistic works based on knowledge, judgement and experience for newspapers, television, radio and other media; (h) selecting material for publication, checking style, grammar, accuracy and legality of content and arranging for any necessary revisions; (i) liaising with production staff in checking final proof copies immediately prior to printing; (j) selecting, assembling and preparing publicity material about business or other organizations for issue through press, radio, television and other media. Examples of the occupations classified here: - Journalist - Newspaper editor - Newspaper reporter - Sports writer - Sub editor - TV/radio news producer - TV/radio news reporter, Some related occupations classified elsewhere: - Public relations officer - 2432 - Author - 2641 - Book editor - 2641 - Photo journalist -3431 - Camera operator - 3521.