Radio/Television Journalist - Personal requirements
Kairīpoata Reo Irirangi/Pouaka Whakaata
Skills & knowledge
Radio and television journalists need to have:
excellent interviewing and reporting skillsexcellent writing skills, including knowledge of grammarskill in presenting information in a natural and comfortable waya good general knowledge of local, national and world affairsan awareness of what people are interested inresearch skills, including knowledge of where to find specialised informationtyping skillsknowledge of media ethics and laws, including libel, defamation, privacy and copyrighttime management skillsthe ability to work well independently and in a team.
"This job is about being able to break the news down and make it simple and easy to understand. I calculate the length of a story based on the time slot allocated for it. If you try to elaborate too much you’ll never get the guts of what you’re trying to say out in the time that’s available."
Morgana Thomas - Radio/TV Journalist
Personal Qualities
Radio and television journalists need to be:
- focused and well organised
- inquiring, persistent and committed to finding out more about the world around them
- highly motivated
- practical and adaptable
- able to accept criticism
- able to work well under pressure, as much of their work involves deadlines.
Physical Requirements
Radio and television journalists need to be reasonably fit and healthy, with a good level of mental stamina. They also need to have a clear voice.
