1. BESE : 8th
PTV NEWS REPORTER JOB
ANALYSIS
HRM Assignment # 1
Collects and analyzes 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.
Abdul Rehman Aslam
4/30/2013

2. PTV NEWS REPORTER JOB ANALYSIS
Location: TV Headquarters, Islamabad, PK
Posting Title PTV news reporter
Function News department
Location PTV Headquarters, Islamabad, Pakistan
City Islamabad
State Pakistan

3. Job Description:
Collects and analyzes 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.
Gathers 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 NEWSWRITER 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 and be designated
Correspondent or Foreign Correspondent

4. Minimum Requirements:
Experience in publication or broadcast experience, whether at a broadcasting
station, university or through internships.