They may do research and writing when a script is required. They may also operate the control board, sell commercial time to advertisers, and write news commentary. Reporters and correspondents investigate leads and news tips, look at documents, observe the scene, and interview people. Reporters take notes and may also take photographs then organize the material appropriately. Writers develop original fiction and nonfiction books, magazines and trade journals, newspapers, technical reports, company newsletters, radio and television broadcasts, movies and advertisements.
Editors select and prepare material for publication or broadcasting and supervise writers.
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