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DOT Code: 131.262-014

Industry: print. & pub.; radio-tv broad.
Alternate Titles: rewriter

Writes news stories for publication or broadcast from written or recorded notes supplied by reporting staff, using computer or typewriter: Reviews and evaluates written or recorded notes obtained from reporting staff to isolate pertinent facts and details. Verifies accuracy of questionable facts and obtains supplemental material and additional details from files, reference libraries, and interviews with knowledgeable sources. Organizes material and writes story conforming to specified length, style, and format requirements. May discuss story length and format with Editor, City (print. & pub.) 132.037-014 or with Producer (radio-tv broad.) 159.117-010 and Film OR Videotape Editor (motion picture; radio-tv broad.) 962.262-010. May write news stories in foreign language.

GOE: 11.08.02 STRENGTH: L GED: R5 M2 L5 SVP: 7 DLU: 89