Perform variety of editorial duties, such as laying out, indexing, and revising content of written materials, in preparation for final publication. Include technical editors.

Heads, plans, develops, and establishes policies and objectives of a broadcasting corporation in accordance with board directives and corporation charter. This position is distinguished from others in that it is the top ranking executive and, in most cases, is the... [+] More

Heads, plans, develops, and establishes policies and objectives of a broadcasting corporation in accordance with board directives and corporation charter. This position is distinguished from others in that it is the top ranking executive and, in most cases, is the highest paid executive in the organization. Reports to Board of Directors and often is a member of the board.

Assumes responsibility for the profitability of the entire organization. Confers with organization executives to plan business objectives, to develop organizational policies, to coordinate functions and operations between divisions and departments, and to establish responsibilities and procedures for attaining objectives. Reviews activity reports and financial statements to determine progress and status in attaining objectives and revises objectives and plans in accordance with current conditions. Directs and coordinates formulation of financial programs to provide funding for new or continuing operations, to maximize returns on investments, and to increase productivity. Plans and develops industrial, labor, and public relations policies designed to improve company's image and relations with customers, employees, stockholders, and public. Evaluates performance of executives for compliance with established policies and objectives of firm and contributions in attaining objectives. May preside over Board of Directors. May serve as chairman of committees, such as management, executive, engineering, and sales. [-] Less

Directs operation and devises editorial policy of newspaper. Confers with editorial policy committee and heads of production, advertising, and circulation departments to develop editorial and operating procedures and negotiate decisions affecting publication. Appoints editorial heads and supervises work of their... [+] More

Directs operation and devises editorial policy of newspaper. Confers with editorial policy committee and heads of production, advertising, and circulation departments to develop editorial and operating procedures and negotiate decisions affecting publication. Appoints editorial heads and supervises work of their departments in accordance with newspaper policy. Writes leading or policy editorials or notifies editorial department head of position to be taken on specific public issues. Oversees the editorial department heads.

Reviews financial reports and takes appropriate action with respect to costs and revenues. Represents publication at professional and community functions. In smaller establishments may perform duties of one or more subordinate editors and direct activities of advertising, circulation, or production personnel. [-] Less

Contacts prospective customers to sell radio and television time or captioning services for broadcasting station, network, or cable television franchise.

Calls on prospects and presents outlines of various programs or commercial announcements. Discusses current popularity of various types of programs, such... [+] More

Contacts prospective customers to sell radio and television time or captioning services for broadcasting station, network, or cable television franchise.

Calls on prospects and presents outlines of various programs or commercial announcements. Discusses current popularity of various types of programs, such as news, drama, and variety. Visits prospective customer's location. May arrange for and accompany prospect to commercial taping sessions. May prepare promotional plans, sales literature, and sales contracts. [-] Less

Locates news events and prepares and controls field transmission equipment to record or transmit news events to television station. Requires license issued by Federal Communications Commission.

Drives vehicle to locate news events, such as fire or public rally, or receives information... [+] More

Locates news events and prepares and controls field transmission equipment to record or transmit news events to television station. Requires license issued by Federal Communications Commission.

Drives vehicle to locate news events, such as fire or public rally, or receives information over two-way radio and scanner about location of news events. Turns power supply and monitors on and activates air compressor to raise mast. Selects channel for transmission of audio and video signals. Converses with station operator using two-way radio, or mobile phone, while controlling lever to align antennae with receiving dish to obtain clearest signal for transmission of news event to station. Lays electrical cord and audio and video cables between vehicle, microphone, camera, and reporter, or person being interviewed, to allow for receiving of off-air signal and transmission of audio and video signals to station. Observes scale in video monitor and sets video level to specifications. Sets audio level to specifications. Observes monitor and transmission light, and converses with station operator, using two-way radio, or mobile phone, to verify transmission of news event to station, and makes adjustments to equipment. Records news event, using recording equipment, during transmission of news event to studio, or receives video from camera operator and makes dub, using recording equipment. Records information, such as location and news events recorded or transmitted to station, onto log. [-] Less

Manages information resources library stored in files, on tape, microfilm, disk, or in computers for use by news and editorial staff in publishing establishments, such as newspaper and magazine publishers, and in broadcasting establishments, such as radio and television stations.... [+] More

Manages information resources library stored in files, on tape, microfilm, disk, or in computers for use by news and editorial staff in publishing establishments, such as newspaper and magazine publishers, and in broadcasting establishments, such as radio and television stations. Directs activities of workers engaged in clipping, classifying, cataloging, indexing, storing, editing, and retrieving library information, or performs these activities as needed. Researches, retrieves, and disseminates information in resource library or commercial databases in response to requests from news or editorial staff, using knowledge of classification system or computer database.

Maintains records and statistics on use of databases and information services provided. May manage in-house database of news information, assign classification terms to news articles, input news articles into database, and research news information in in-house database. May develop databases for data storage and retrieval, according to needs of news staff. May hire, train, schedule, and evaluate library budgets. May promote and market library products and services to public. May coordinate activities of library with activities of other departments. May select and purchase reference books for library collection. May manage graphics library, assign classification terms to graphics, and research graphics. [-] Less

Assembles and assesses information about newsworthy events to write news stories for publication or broadcast. Receives assignment or evaluates news leads and news tips to develop story idea. Compiles and verifies factual information regarding story through interview, observation, and research.... [+] More

Assembles and assesses information about newsworthy events to write news stories for publication or broadcast. Receives assignment or evaluates news leads and news tips to develop story idea. Compiles and verifies factual information regarding story through interview, observation, and research. Organizes material, determines slant or emphasis, and writes story according to prescribed editorial style and format standards.

May monitor police and fire department radio communications to obtain story leads. May take photographs or shoot video to illustrate stories. May edit, or assist in editing, videos for broadcast. May appear on television program when conducting taped or filmed interviews or narration. May give live reports from site of event or mobile broadcast unit. May transmit information to news writer for story writing. May specialize in one type of reporting, such as sports, fires, accidents, political affairs, court trials, or police activities. May be assigned to outlying areas or foreign countries. [-] Less

Assembles and assesses information about newsworthy events to write news stories for publication or broadcast. Receives assignment or evaluates news leads and news tips to develop story idea. Compiles and verifies factual information regarding story through interview, observation, and research.... [+] More

Assembles and assesses information about newsworthy events to write news stories for publication or broadcast. Receives assignment or evaluates news leads and news tips to develop story idea. Compiles and verifies factual information regarding story through interview, observation, and research. Organizes material, determines slant or emphasis, and writes story according to prescribed editorial style and format standards.

May monitor police and fire department radio communications to obtain story leads. May take photographs or shoot video to illustrate stories. May edit, or assist in editing, videos for broadcast. May appear on television program when conducting taped or filmed interviews or narration. May give live reports from site of event or mobile broadcast unit. May transmit information to news writer for story writing. May specialize in one type of reporting, such as sports, fires, accidents, political affairs, court trials, or police activities. May be assigned to outlying areas or foreign countries. [-] Less

Photographs, edits, and presents newsworthy events, locations, people, or other illustrative or educational material for use in publications or telecasts, using still cameras. Travels to assigned locations and takes pictures.

Develops negatives and prints film. Uses computer imaging programs, scanners, editing... [+] More

Photographs, edits, and presents newsworthy events, locations, people, or other illustrative or educational material for use in publications or telecasts, using still cameras. Travels to assigned locations and takes pictures.

Develops negatives and prints film. Uses computer imaging programs, scanners, editing software, photo transmission tools, and digital mediums. Submits pictures to editorial personnel. Usually specializes in one phase of photography, as news, sports, special features, or as a freelance photographer. [-] Less

Gets news story... [+] More

Gets news story information and articles related to weather, traffic, sports information, and other news information through contacts with governmental agencies, sports facilities, radio, television, and other news sources. Compiles, submits, and files news stories and related copy to assist personnel in newsroom.

Files and retrieves news scripts, printouts, and recording tapes. May contact people involved in news events to obtain further information or to arrange for background interviews by news personnel. May perform filing, typing, data entry, photo copying, proofreading, answering telephones, delivering messages, and other related clerical duties. May make written copies of news stories called in from remote locations. May record, edit, and play back tapes of news stories to assist Columnist/Commentator, using recording and editing equipment. [-] Less