Journalist Job Description

A journalist who works on a specific topic is known as a journalist specializing in that subject matter.

A generalist, on the other hand, does not specialize in a particular topic.

A generalist usually researches a variety of topics before publishing an article or story.

So, a generalist’s writing will tend to be more general in nature.

Journalists can be professional reporters, media producers, or authors.

Professional reporters are professionals in journalism and they are usually employed by a magazine, newspaper, or online news outlet.

Media producers are those who produce media such as television, film, radio, or digital media.

Authors are those who write books, articles, short stories, etc.

Job Brief:

We’re looking for Journalist to join our award-winning news team. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, and the opportunity to work with some of the best in the business.

Journalist Duties:

• Write articles and news items for use in publications, websites, and social media
• Investigate facts, write, edit, and publish news stories
• Write stories, articles, and reviews in style of publication
• Develop and maintain relationships with sources and contacts
• Create content for company’s editorial content, including newsletters and blogs
• Produce content for social media accounts for the company
• Maintain appropriate records
• Produce accurate reports on circulation, readership, advertising, circulation, readership, and revenue
• Write press releases, feature articles, and other marketing materials
• Develop and maintain skills in relevant software and technologies

Journalist Responsibilities:

• Write and edit articles, reports, and other publications, as well as manage the associated website and social media channels
• Research topics, generate story ideas, and gather data
• Promote content via social media and online publications
• Manage and supervise the work of journalists
• Develop a newsgathering strategy to enhance audience engagement
• Evaluate effectiveness of newsgathering
• Conduct media training
• Develop training manuals for journalists
• Assist with storytelling techniques
• Provide feedback to journalists
• Track, evaluate, and summarize the effectiveness of media campaigns
• Conduct keyword performance
• Research and analyze new social media trends
• Develop social media content
• Manage social media initiatives
• Work with designers on content design
• Develop and maintain online media pages
• Work with social media analytics to track performance
• Work with operations and social media staff to ensure

Requirements And Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism or mass communication preferred
• 2+ years’ reporting experience
• Ability to write for broad audience
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Ability to explain technical information clearly and concisely
• Ability to develop excellent sources and contacts

We at [Company Name] believe that diversity is key to success. We are committed to building an inclusive team that reflects a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We encourage applications from people of all races, religions, national origins, genders, gender expressions, and ages. We also welcome veterans and individuals with disabilities to apply.