6/16/23, 11:06 AM ONS SOC specific unit/minor/major group details

2471: JOURNALISTS, NEWSPAPER AND PERIODICAL EDITORS

Job description:
Jobholders in this unit group investigate and write up stories and features for broadcasting and
for newspapers, magazines and other periodicals, evaluate and manage their style and content
and oversee the editorial direction of these types of output and publication.

Entry requirements of this job:

Entrants usually possess a degree or equivalent qualification. A variety of postgraduate
diplomas is available. NVQs/SVQs covering various aspects of journalism are available at
Levels 3 and 4.

Tasks required by this job include:

determines subject matter and undertakes research by interviewing, attending public events,
seeking out records, reviewing written work, attending film and stage performances etc.;
writes articles and features and submits draft manuscripts to newspaper, magazine,
periodical or programme editor;
selects material for broadcast or publication, checks style, grammar, accuracy and legality of
content and arranges for any necessary revisions;
liaises with production staff in checking final proof copies immediately prior to printing.

NS-SEC categorisations:
The simplified NS-SEC analytic class for this code is 2
The simplified NS-SEC operational category for this code is 4.3
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Jobs related to this code:

Broadcast journalist
Editor
Journalist
Radio journalist
Reporter

This unit group is part of:

Minor Group 247: MEDIA PROFESSIONALS
Sub-Major Group 24: BUSINESS, MEDIA AND PUBLIC SERVICE PROFESSIONALS
Major Group 2: PROFESSIONAL OCCUPATIONS

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