entertainment-journalist/references/tasks.md

Tasks & work activities — entertainment journalist

Source: O*NET 30.3, occupation 27-3011.00 (Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys).

Task statements

• [Core] Identify stations, and introduce or close shows, ad-libbing or using memorized or read scripts.
• [Core] Develop story lines for broadcasts.
• [Core] Write and edit video and scripts for broadcasts.
• [Core] Prepare and deliver news, sports, or weather reports, gathering and rewriting material so that it will convey required information and fit specific time slots.
• [Core] Read news flashes to inform audiences of important events.
• [Core] Select program content, in conjunction with producers and assistants, based on factors such as program specialties, audience tastes, or requests from the public.
• [Core] Study background information to prepare for programs or interviews.
• [Core] Comment on music and other matters, such as weather or traffic conditions.
• [Core] Interview show guests about their lives, their work, or topics of current interest.
• [Core] Host civic, charitable, or promotional events broadcast over television or radio.
• [Core] Make promotional appearances at public or private events to represent their employers.
• [Core] Operate control consoles.
• [Core] Announce musical selections, station breaks, commercials, or public service information, and accept requests from listening audience.
• [Core] Keep daily program logs to provide information on all elements aired during broadcast, such as musical selections and station promotions.
• [Core] Record commercials for later broadcast.
• [Core] Locate guests to appear on talk or interview shows.
• [Core] Coordinate games, contests, or other on-air competitions, performing such duties as asking questions and awarding prizes.
• [Core] Attend press conferences to gather information for broadcast.
• [Core] Provide commentary and conduct interviews during sporting events, parades, conventions, or other events.
• [Supplemental] Maintain organization of the music library.
• [Supplemental] Discuss various topics over the telephone with viewers or listeners.
• [Supplemental] Describe or demonstrate products that viewers may purchase through specific shows or in stores.
• [Supplemental] Give network cues permitting selected stations to receive programs.
• [Supplemental] Moderate panels or discussion shows on topics such as current affairs, art, or education.

Detailed work activities

• Coordinate logistics for productions or events.
• Determine presentation subjects or content.
• Edit written materials.
• Gather information for news stories.
• Host events.
• Inform viewers, listeners, or audiences.
• Interview others for news or entertainment purposes.
• Maintain logs of production activities.
• Operate communications, transmissions, or broadcasting equipment.
• Operate control consoles for sound, lighting or video.
• Organize informational materials.
• Perform for recordings.
• Promote products, activities, or organizations.
• Report news to the public.
• Write material for artistic or entertainment purposes.