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Journalists  (NOC 5123)
Kingston - Pembroke Region
Description |  Titles |  Duties |   Related Occupations

Journalists research, investigate, interpret and communicate news and public affairs through newspapers, television, radio and other media. Journalists are employed by radio and television networks and stations, newspapers and magazines. Journalists may also work on a freelance basis.

book reviewer, broadcast journalist, columnist, correspondent, cyberjournalist, investigative reporter, journalist, network reporter, news commentator, newspaper critic, reporter, television news anchorperson.

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Journalists perform some or all of the following duties:
  • Collect local, national and international news through interviews, investigation and observation
  • Write news stories for publication and broadcast
  • Receive, analyze and verify news and other copy for accuracy
  • Arrange for and conduct interviews as part of research and for radio and television programs
  • Research and report on developments in specialized fields such as medicine, science and technology
  • Prepare regular feature columns and stories on specialized topics
  • Write editorials and commentaries on topics of current interest to stimulate public interest and express the views of a publication or broadcasting station
  • Write critical reviews of literary, musical and other artistic works based on knowledge, judgement and experience.

Journalists may specialize in print, broadcast or Webcast media, in particular issues such as political affairs or entertainment news, or in a particular geographic area.

Included Cities in Region | Service Canada Offices

Kingston, Belleville, Pembroke, Arnprior, Deep River, Deseronto, Petawawa, Renfrew, Trenton, Frankford

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Jobs for Journalists in Kingston - Pembroke Region

Job opportunities from Job Bank and contributing job sites are updated daily.

There are currently no job offers available in Kingston - Pembroke Region for this occupation.

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Job postings can be found in many places: on the Internet, on community bulletin boards, at job fairs or in newspaper help wanted sections.

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