Journalists, editors
きしゃ、へんしゅうしゃ
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A profession that reports, writes, and edits news and information from newspapers, magazines, web media, etc., and delivers it to readers.
Description
Journalists report on social, political, economic, and other events, conducting interviews and research to write articles. Editors proofread and correct the structure and content of articles, plan media content, and manage reporting teams. Both work closely together to deliver accurate and engaging information to readers. With the expansion of digital media, delivering online articles and via SNS has become important.
Future Outlook
With the progress of digitalization, demand for web media and online news is increasing. Amid the spread of AI-generated articles, the value of journalists and editors capable of in-depth reporting and highly specialized commentary will rise.
Personality Traits
Curious and inquisitive / Excellent communication skills / Fair and objective / Patient and persevering
Work Style
Business trip reporting / Freelance possible / Newspaper agency employment / Publisher employment / Publishing media employment
Career Path
Editing assistant → Reporter → Editor → Editor-in-Chief → Freelance journalist
Required Skills
Proofreading skills / Reporting interview techniques / Research / Writing skills
Recommended Skills
Data journalism / Digital media editing / Photography/videography / SNS management
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | To accurately analyze facts and construct them logically |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | To prevent misinformation and typos |
| Communication Skills | Essential for building trust with sources and collaborating within and outside the team |
| Initiative & Leadership | To independently plan and advance reporting |
| Stress Tolerance | To endure deadlines and sudden reporting assignments |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Not required for advanced mathematical analysis |
Aliases
- Journalist
- News editor
- Reporter
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- Columnist
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