1.) Using the Internet research and find descriptions for the roles of the following newspaper personnel: - Editor
Formulates editorial policy and directs operation 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. 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.
- Reporter
News reporters and correspondents, also known as journalists, gather news and keep the public informed about important events. They may obtain the information they need from a number of sources, including personal interviews, news briefings—question-and-answer periods during which journalists meet with government officials—and reports from wire services such as the Associated Press or United Press International. Reporters and correspondents compile this information and then relay it as news. Newspapers, magazines, television, and radio depend on reporters and correspondents to keep readers, viewers, and listeners informed.
- JournalistIn thisparticular job,we write the articles, take the photographs and tackle the desktop publishing of the newspapers. Usually, in larger newspapers, there are separate people to undertake each of these tasks. A journalist would normally just write articles for the publication, or sub-edit the articles written by other people. A typical day involves interviewing people about their activities, or asking them questions about their opinions on particular topical issues. The most interesting feature is the opportunity to talk to people from all over Australia and, often, from other parts of the world.