Sr.correspondents/correspondents/reporter Job Purpose Collect and analyze facts about newsworthy events by interview, investigation, or observation. Report and write stories for online, print & event. Key responsibilities and accountabilities: 1. Report and write news stories for publication or broadcast, describing the background and details of events. 2. Review copy and correct errors in content, grammar, and punctuation, following prescribed editorial style and formatting guidelines. 3. Review and evaluate notes taken about event aspects in order to isolate pertinent facts and details. Determine a storys emphasis, length, and format, and organize material accordingly. 4. Research and analyze background information related to stories in order to be able to provide complete and accurate information. 5. Gather information about events through research, interviews, experience, and attendance at political, news, artistic, social, and other functions. 6. Research and report on specialized fields such as medicine, science and technology, politics, foreign affairs, sports, arts, consumer affairs, business, religion, crime, or education. 7. Receive assignments or evaluate leads and tips in order to develop story ideas. Discuss issues with editors in order to establish priorities and positions. Check reference materials such as books, news files, and public records in order to obtain relevant facts Revise work in order to meet editorial approval or to fit time or space requirements. himani@vanassociates
Posted on: Sun, 11 May 2014 05:51:17 +0000
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