Reporter
Job Description
Interview people, attend public functions, visit scenes of accidents and try to gather information of interest to the public from all possible sources
Radio reporter: usually conduct interviews alone with a tape recorder
TV reporter: work with other members of the news reporting team
Qualities and Qualifications
Aptitude to ask sensible and interesting questions at interviews
Ability to quickly and accurately transmit news in an impartial manner
Post-secondary or university qualifications, preferably with training in mass communication or journalism
News Editor
Job Description
Write commentaries according to the description of shots taken by cameramen and the information from reporters
Edit news scripts and organise news items into an interesting news programme, arrange news announcers to read the news
Qualities and Qualifications
Good judgement
Knowledge of current affairs and experience in reporting news
Post-secondary qualifications with several years of practical experience
News Translator
Job Description
Translate foreign news supplied by overseas correspondents or agencies into simple Chinese or English speedily and accurately
Qualities and Qualifications
Proficient in English and Chinese
Good knowledge of current international affairs
News Announcer
Job Description
This job is generally performed by experienced reporters:
Read out news and commentaries on news film inserts, and conduct interviews and preside over panel discussions when necessary
Write voice-over news scripts and prepare news items that will be presented
Qualities and Qualifications
A clear and pleasant voice, with natural manner and presentable appearance
A good understanding of current affairs and issues of public concern, preferably with the habit of reading major newspapers daily
Excellent ability to cope with changes, and can report news without
errors or omissions in the event of emergencies
(For information on journalism, please refer to the section on
“Journalism”)