Reporter or Correspondent
Other Titles
Anchor, General Assignment Reporter, News Director, News Reporter, Reporter, Sports Writer, Staff Writer, Television News Anchor (TV News Anchor), Television News Reporter, Television Reporter (TV Reporter)
Receive assignments or evaluate leads or tips to develop story ideas.
Research a story's background information to provide complete and accurate information.
Arrange interviews with people who can provide information about a story.
Establish and maintain relationships with individuals who are credible sources of information.
Report news stories for publication or broadcast, describing the background and details of events.
Gather information about events through research, interviews, experience, or attendance at political, news, sports, artistic, social, or other functions.
Revise work to meet editorial approval or to fit time or space requirements.
Review and evaluate notes taken about news events to isolate pertinent facts and details.
Investigate breaking news developments, such as disasters, crimes, or human-interest stories.
Review written, audio, or video copy and correct errors in content, grammar, or punctuation, following prescribed editorial style and formatting guidelines.
Report on specialized fields such as medicine, green technology, environmental issues, science, politics, sports, arts, consumer affairs, business, religion, crime, or education.
Determine a published or broadcasted story's emphasis, length, and format and organize material accordingly.
Transmit news stories or reporting information from remote locations, using equipment such as satellite phones, telephones, fax machines, or modems.
Check reference materials, such as books, news files, or public records, to obtain relevant facts.
Discuss issues with editors to establish priorities or positions.
Photograph or videotape news events.
Take pictures or video and process them for inclusion in a story.
Present live or recorded commentary via broadcast media.
Conduct taped or filmed interviews or narratives.
Develop ideas or material for columns or commentaries by analyzing and interpreting news, current issues, or personal experiences.
Communicate with readers, viewers, advertisers, or the general public via mail, email, or telephone.
Write online blog entries that address news developments or offer additional information, opinions, or commentary on news events.
Assign stories to other reporters or duties to production staff.
Write columns, editorials, commentaries, or reviews that interpret events or offer opinions.
Edit or assist in editing videos for broadcast.
Active Listening→ Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Reading Comprehension→ Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
Writing→ Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
Speaking→ Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Critical Thinking→ Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Social Perceptiveness→ Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
Active Learning→ Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
Time Management→ Managing one's own time and the time of others.
Complex Problem Solving→ Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
Monitoring→ Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Judgment and Decision Making→ Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
Persuasion→ Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
Coordination→ Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
Negotiation→ Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
Getting Information→ Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization→ Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships→ Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events→ Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others→ Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
Documenting/Recording Information→ Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
Thinking Creatively→ Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge→ Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work→ Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
Interacting With Computers→ Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
Analyzing Data or Information→ Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates→ Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
Making Decisions and Solving Problems→ Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public→ Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.
Processing Information→ Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People→ Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings→ Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
Scheduling Work and Activities→ Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
Analyze information obtained from news sources.
Gather information for news stories.
Coordinate logistics for productions or events.
Edit written materials.
Report news to the public.
Determine presentation subjects or content.
Operate communications, transmissions, or broadcasting equipment.
Edit audio or video recordings.
Coordinate reporting or editing activities.
Operate still or video cameras or related equipment.
Inform viewers, listeners, or audiences.
Interview others for news or entertainment purposes.
Monitor current trends.
Write informational material.
Oral Comprehension→ The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
Oral Expression→ The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
Speech Clarity→ The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
Written Comprehension→ The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
Written Expression→ The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
Inductive Reasoning→ The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
Speech Recognition→ The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
Near Vision→ The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
Originality→ The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situation, or to develop creative ways to solve a problem.
Problem Sensitivity→ The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
Information Ordering→ The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g. , patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
Deductive Reasoning→ The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
Fluency of Ideas→ The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas is important, not their quality, correctness, or creativity).
Selective Attention→ The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.
Language→ Knowledge of the structure and content of a language - English, French, Swahili et cetera - including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Communications and Media→ Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.
Law and Government→ Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.
Telecommunications→ Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems.
Analytical or scientific software -- Statistical analysis software; IBM SPSS Statistics
Database user interface and query software -- Online databases; Microsoft SQL Server; Microsoft Access; FileMaker Pro
Desktop publishing software -- e.g., Adobe Systems Adobe InDesign; Adobe Systems Adobe FrameMaker; QuarkXPress; Microsoft Publisher; Scribus
Information retrieval or search software -- e.g., LexisNexis
Instant messaging software -- e.g., Twitter
Internet browser software -- e.g., Apple Safari; Windows Explorer; Google Chrome; Mozilla Firefox
Map creation software -- Mapping software; Orbital Africa; ESRI ArcGIS software; Maptitude Mapping Software; ESRI ArcView
Object oriented Database management software -- e.g., Microsoft Visual FoxPro
Office suite software -- e.g., Corel WordPerfect Office; Microsoft Office; Google Workspace
Presentation software -- e.g., Google Slides; Corel Presentations; Microsoft PowerPoint
Spreadsheet software -- e.g., Corel Quattro Pro; Microsoft Excel; Google Sheets
Video creation and editing software -- Video editing software; Adobe Systems Adobe AfterEffects; Apple Final Cut Pro; YouTube
Web page creation and editing software -- Social media software; Facebook
Web platform development software -- Hypertext markup language HTML
Word processing software -- e.g., Corel Wordperfect; Microsoft Word; Google Docs
Desktop computers
Digital audio workstation DAW→ Digital audio workstations
Digital camcorders or video cameras→ High definition HD video cameras; Television cameras
Digital cameras→ Compact digital cameras
Laser fax machine→ Laser facsimile machines
Microphones
Mobile phones→ Satellite phones
Notebook computers→ Laptop computers
Personal computers
Satellite core equipment→ Mobile broadcast units
Special purpose telephones→ Multi-line telephone systems
Video editors→ Video editing equipment
Artistic→ Artistic occupations frequently involve working with forms, designs and patterns. They often require self-expression and the work can be done without following a clear set of rules.
Enterprising→ Enterprising occupations frequently involve starting up and carrying out projects. These occupations can involve leading people and making many decisions. Sometimes they require risk taking and often deal with business.
Investigative→ Investigative occupations frequently involve working with ideas, and require an extensive amount of thinking. These occupations can involve searching for facts and figuring out problems mentally.
Dependability→ Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
Attention to Detail→ Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
Integrity→ Job requires being honest and ethical.
Stress Tolerance→ Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations.
Achievement/Effort→ Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.
Initiative→ Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
Persistence→ Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles.
Analytical Thinking→ Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.
Adaptability/Flexibility→ Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.
Self Control→ Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
Cooperation→ Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
Independence→ Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done.
Innovation→ Job requires creativity and alternative thinking to develop new ideas for and answers to work-related problems.
Social Orientation→ Job requires preferring to work with others rather than alone, and being personally connected with others on the job.
Leadership→ Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction.
Concern for Others→ Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job.
Achievement→ Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.
Recognition→ Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status.
Independence→ Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.