News Rewrite (Broadcast)
にゅーすりらいと（ほうそう）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A profession that rewrites news scripts for broadcast programs by adjusting style and structure from materials like wire services to make them easy for viewers to understand.
Description
Broadcast news rewriting involves creating and revising news scripts for programs at broadcast stations' news desks, using wire services and press releases as sources. It adjusts word count to fit limited airtime and telop display space, performs fact-checking, and rewrites into natural Japanese expressions without misunderstandings. Compliance with broadcast ethics and internal regulations is required, along with the ability to quickly respond to breaking news and突发 events.
Future Outlook
With the expansion of digital media and multiple distribution platforms, the role of broadcast news rewriting will be maintained, but advances in AI automatic summarization technology will make uniquely human precise editing skills even more important.
Personality Traits
Curious and inquisitive / Emphasizes accuracy / Quick to act / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Contract Dispatch Employee / Office Work / Shift Work / Team System
Career Path
Assistant Writer → News Rewrite Staff → Section Editor → Editing Desk → Producer
Required Skills
Fact-checking / Japanese Writing Expression / Paraphrasing Skills / Time Management / Writing Ability
Recommended Skills
Digital Media Editing / SNS Post Creation / Writing (English)
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Need to flexibly handle diverse topics and formats. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | To prevent typos and factual errors. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | To quickly adapt to daily changing news topics. |
| Stress Tolerance | Accurate work is required even under strict deadline pressure. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | No specialized quantitative analysis is performed. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Mainly desk work with low physical demands. |
Aliases
- Broadcast News Rewrite
- News Editor
- Script Rewrite Staff
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