Duties of a television correspondent. Job description of own correspondent. Description of work, tasks and duties

I. General provisions

1. The own correspondent belongs to the category of specialists.

3. Your own correspondent should know:

3.1. Media legislation.

3.2. The specifics of information work.

3.3. Fundamentals of newspaper and magazine production.

3.4. Methods for preparing materials for printing.

3.5. Editing methods.

3.6. Grammar and stylistics of the Russian language.

3.7. Interviewing technique.

3.8. Ethics of journalistic activity.

3.9. Rules for the use of recording equipment, voice recorders, etc.

3.10. Rules of operation and work on personal computers.

3.11. Methods of information processing using modern technical means of communication and communication, computers.

3.12. Internal rules work schedule.

3.13. Fundamentals of Labor Law.

5. Own correspondent reports directly

II. Job responsibilities

Own correspondent:

1. Provides the editorial office with operational information and other materials, prepares its own publications.

2. Establishes contacts at the request of the editors or own initiative with government bodies, bodies local government, businesses, citizens to obtain the necessary information; promptly informs the editors about upcoming events.

3. Travels to places to cover events in the territory specified by the editorial office, receives accreditation in the prescribed cases.

4. Acts as a representative of the editorial office at the location of the correspondent point.

5. Prepares the most responsible materials for the areas of work assigned to him.

6. Produces recordings, including with the use of audio and video equipment, film and photography, in compliance with the requirements of the legislation on the mass media.

7. Checks the accuracy of the information received, complies with other requirements of the legislation on the mass media.

8. Takes part in the development of promising and current plans editorial office, develops proposals for the coverage of certain topics, searches for new topics.

11. Compiles collections, headings, prepares them for printing and issues them in accordance with the approved schedule.

12. Summarizes the materials of freelance correspondents, provides them with creative assistance.

13. Prepares the mandatory minimum of information established by the order of the editor-in-chief.

14. Informs the editor-in-chief about possible claims and other statutory requirements in connection with the dissemination of a message or material prepared by him.

15. As instructed by the management, he works with letters received by the editorial office.

16. Prepares certificates and other service documents.

III. Rights

1. The own correspondent enjoys all the rights provided for by the legislation on the mass media, including: the right to refuse to prepare a message or material with his signature that contradicts his beliefs; remove his signature from the message or material, the content of which, in his opinion, was distorted in the course of editorial preparation; to distribute messages and materials prepared by him with his signature, under a pseudonym or without a signature; other rights.

2. The own correspondent also has the right:

2.1. To get acquainted with the documents defining his rights and obligations in the position held, the criteria for assessing the quality of the performance of official duties.

2.2. Submit proposals for improving the work related to the responsibilities provided for by this job description for the editorial board's consideration.

2.3. Require the editorial staff to ensure the organizational and technical conditions for the execution of documents necessary for the performance of official duties.

IV. Responsibility

The own correspondent is responsible for:

1. For improper performance or non-performance of their official duties provided for by this job description - within the limits established by the current labor legislation of the Russian Federation.

2. For offenses committed in the course of their activities - within the limits established by the current administrative, criminal and civil legislation of the Russian Federation.

3. For causing material damage organizations - within the limits established by the current labor and civil legislation of the Russian Federation.

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Preface to job description

0.1. The document comes into force upon approval.

0.2. Document developer: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _.

0.3. The document has been agreed: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _.

0.4. Periodic check of this document produced with an interval not exceeding 3 years.

1. General Provisions

1.1. The position "Special Correspondent" belongs to the "Professionals" category.

1.2. Qualification requirements - complete higher education in the relevant field of study (master, specialist). Experience in journalism for at least 3 years.

1.3. Knows and applies in activities:
- current legislature on policy and information issues;
- decrees, orders, orders and other normative materials of the top-level bodies that regulate the activities of television (radio broadcasting);
- information about social and political events, the state and prospects for the development of economic, scientific and cultural life in the country and abroad;
- advanced domestic and overseas experience organization of television (radio broadcasting);
- technical means and technology for creating television and radio programs;
- methods of working in the frame in front of the microphone;
- the basics of speech technology;
- literary editing;
- fundamentals of copyright and labor legislation;
- the procedure for concluding and executing copyright agreements;
- fundamentals of economics, labor organization;
- industry regulations and guidelines from the regulation of activities creative workers;
- rules and norms of labor protection, industrial sanitation and fire safety.

1.4. A special correspondent is appointed and dismissed by order of the organization (enterprise / institution).

1.5. The Special Correspondent reports directly to _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _.

1.6. The Special Correspondent is in charge of _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _.

1.7. During his absence, a special correspondent is replaced by a person appointed in accordance with the established procedure, who acquires the appropriate rights and is responsible for the proper performance of the duties assigned to him.

2. Description of work, tasks and duties

2.1. Prepares the most operational, journalistic, documentary and art materials, television programs and radio programs on domestic and international affairs.

2.2. Visits places to cover events in the country and abroad, performs in programs (broadcasts) with his own materials.

2.3. Takes part in television and radio programs (broadcasts) that are broadcast in live.

2.4. Develops the concept of broadcasting on its subject, participates in the development of long-term and current broadcasting plans.

2.8. Draws up documentation for the conclusion of contracts with authors.

2.9. Organizes performances by participants in programs (broadcasts).

2.10. Carries out constant communication with state and economic management, local government, foreign organizations and creative unions, central and local organizations television (radio broadcasting).

2.11. Organizes feedback from the television (radio) audience according to assigned headings and program cycles, works with letters from TV viewers (radio listeners), uses them when creating programs; prepares materials for responding to the authors of letters.

2.12. Decorates microphone materials.

2.14. Knows, understands and applies the current regulations concerning his activities.

2.15. Knows and fulfills the requirements of regulatory enactments on labor protection and environment, complies with the norms, methods and techniques for the safe performance of work.

3. Rights

3.1. The Special Correspondent has the right to take action to prevent and eliminate the occurrence of any irregularities or inconsistencies.

3.2. A special correspondent has the right to receive all social guarantees provided by law.

3.3. A special correspondent has the right to demand assistance in the performance of his official duties and the exercise of his rights.

3.4. A special correspondent has the right to demand the creation of organizational and technical conditions necessary for the performance of official duties and the provision of necessary equipment and inventory.

3.5. The special correspondent has the right to get acquainted with the draft documents concerning his activities.

3.6. The special correspondent has the right to request and receive documents, materials and information necessary for the performance of his official duties and orders of the management.

3.7. A special correspondent has the right to improve his professional qualifications.

3.8. The special correspondent has the right to report all violations and inconsistencies identified in the course of his activity and make proposals for their elimination.

3.9. A special correspondent has the right to familiarize himself with the documents defining the rights and obligations of the position held, the criteria for assessing the quality of the performance of official duties.

4. Responsibility

4.1. The special correspondent is responsible for non-fulfillment or untimely fulfillment of the duties assigned by this job description and (or) non-use of the granted rights.

4.2. The special correspondent is responsible for non-compliance with the rules of internal labor regulations, labor protection, safety, industrial sanitation and fire protection.

4.3. The special correspondent is responsible for the disclosure of information about the organization (enterprise / institution) related to trade secrets.

4.4. The special correspondent is responsible for non-fulfillment or improper fulfillment of the requirements of internal regulatory documents organizations (enterprises / institutions) and legal orders of the management.

4.5. The special correspondent is responsible for offenses committed in the course of his activities, within the limits established by the current administrative, criminal and civil legislation.

4.6. The special correspondent is responsible for causing material damage to the organization (enterprise / institution) within the limits established by the current administrative, criminal and civil legislation.

4.7. The special correspondent is responsible for the misuse of the granted official powers, as well as their use for personal purposes.

A correspondent is a full-time or part-time employee of print media and Internet resources, whose professional duties include the preparation of news stories or analytical materials.

Average wage: 23000 rubles per month

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Perspectives

The word "correspondent", derived from the Latin correspondere (which in Ancient Rome meant "inform", "answer"), up to the beginning of the 18th century in Russia they called foreign subjects, who in writing transmitted spy information to interested parties. Only with the beginning of the regular publication of newspapers and magazines, the word "correspondent" changed its meaning and began to be used as the name of a professional who offered up-to-date information material to print news media.

Russian periodicals trace their history back to 1702, when the first daily newspaper "St. Petersburg Vedomosti" was published. From the beginning of the XVIII century. and until 1917 in the Russian Empire at different times there were more than 2 thousand different printed publications, information for which was collected by numerous correspondents.

Description of the profession

The main task of the correspondent is to prepare an informational and analytical message for the audience of a newspaper, magazine, Internet resource, radio or television program. News can be broadcast live or recorded in the format of a radio message, interview, video clip, article, reportage, essay.

In the Russian tradition, "correspondent" and "reporter" are synonymous words. The work of both of them implies the direct presence on the scene and the transfer of information through the author's perception.

Correspondents may have different specializations:

  • The photo. The profession of a photojournalist requires the author to be able to convey all the severity and completeness of the moment in the form of a photo report.
  • Television and radio broadcasting. The reporter should comment on videos as informatively as possible.
  • Creation of printed material. Often, to write an article, a correspondent must combine the work of a writer and a photographer.

The correspondent can be a permanent or freelance employee of the publication / company:

  • A full-time employee enters the media staff and performs the editorial assignment.
  • Freelance correspondent - freelance writer, often working for several newspapers or channels at once, independently chooses priorities. As a rule, he is constantly on the lookout for interesting news or sensational material.

Correspondents status:

  • Special correspondent (special correspondent) appointed by the editorial board to prepare a report from a specific place or on a given topic, and sent to the scene.
  • Own correspondent (staff correspondent) permanently resides (is) at the place of the event, from where he reports all the news of the region. For example, both staff correspondents who permanently live in the city and special correspondents sent on a business trip worked to cover the Sochi Olympics.

Correspondents often specialize in certain topics: military, political, economic, etc.

Correspondent is one of the five most risky jobs. Not only reporters in the war zone, but also “peaceful” journalists are often endangered: it also happens that correspondents pay with their lives for their professional interest in the hot topics of everyday life.

What specialties are better to study

Usually, those who want to become a correspondent purposefully enter universities for the specialty “Journalism” (code 5.42.03.02). But the relevant professional skills can also be obtained by choosing the specialty "Philology" (code 7.45.03.01) with a journalistic profile at the Faculty of Philology.

Basically good base to work as a correspondent can give any solid humanitarian education. The reporter must know the Russian language, literature (domestic and foreign), world history, social and natural sciences, economics, psychology and even mathematics. Media owners have different opinions about who is better to hire as a correspondent: an experienced expert in a certain field and make him a journalist, or, conversely, deepen the "specialization" of a reporter in any field.

Best universities for study

Studying programs different directions journalism is active in almost 150 Russian universities, but the most popular among applicants are the famous state educational establishments (for example, Moscow State University named after M. Lomonosov and its branches in various cities) and specialized faculties, giving a narrower specialization:

  • Broadcasting can be studied at the Humanitarian Institute of Novosibirsk University or at the Institute of Philology and Journalism of the Nizhny Novgorod University. N. Lobachevsky.
  • The specifics of working in online publications - at the Faculty of Culture of the St. Petersburg Humanitarian University of Trade Unions, as well as in public universities Moscow, Tomsk, Belgorod.
  • International journalism - at MGIMO, Moscow Linguistic University, at, as well as at the universities of St. Petersburg, Kazan, Belgorod and many other cities.

But getting higher education right away is not necessary. You can try yourself as a trainee in the editorial office, learn the craft in practice, study the wrong side of the process, and only then decide which university to enter.

To enter a university, you will need high enough USE scores in specialized Russian language and mathematics, as well as pass the exam in literature and, possibly, a foreign language perfectly well.

Professional duties of a correspondent

The reporter must be able to work in all information genres:

  • write (and quickly) short news articles and long analytical articles;
  • make detailed reviews of events, characterized by documentary accuracy;
  • to interview;
  • give reviews.

The correspondent is responsible for monitoring events for search current information on the topic, analysis of the information received and verification of their reliability - all this is done in order to create material ready for publication or broadcast from the collected data. If necessary, the journalist should arrange for an interview and take it. The correspondent is often obliged to submit the finished material in strictly defined lines so as not to disrupt the schedule of the newspaper or broadcast.

Who is the correspondent for?

First of all, sociable, assertive and inquisitive. The journalist is constantly looking for a news occasion, looking for signs of a sensation. Sometimes, if there is no interesting news in the field of view of the correspondent, he can "cling" even to rumors, which in fact may turn out to be sensational facts. And if a reporter is looking for interesting information, then he often works beyond the standard schedule, on weekends, goes on night business trips, etc. That is why the work of a reporter is not always suitable for those who prioritize comfort and family values.

Another important quality of a correspondent is responsibility. In order for the material to appear in a newspaper or TV program on time, a journalist must not interfere with the work schedule of the editorial chain, which consists of several employees: editor, proofreader, layout designer, designer, editor, etc.

How much get

The salary of a correspondent depends on the popularity and budget of the media or the channel on which he works. A novice journalist with little experience can count on a salary of 40-50 thousand rubles a month in Moscow, from 20 thousand in large regional centers, and from 10-15 thousand in small provincial cities. If the reporter has managed to prove himself well and from his professional activity the demand and profitability of the publication (channel) depends, salaries will grow.

How to build a career

There are many ways to become a correspondent. Many begin their professional career by writing small articles for any print or electronic publications... Reporters make the brightest careers who can create unique material within the framework of the chosen topic. One of the options career growth for the correspondent - the transition to the work of the editor.

Profession prospects

The work of the correspondent, along with other journalistic specialties, is on the list of 57 professions, which, according to forecasts of labor market experts, are threatened with extinction by 2030. So, already today Bloomberg has fired part of the news staff, "hiring" the program artificial intelligencethat creates stock news faster and brighter than human correspondents.

The immediate prospects of the journalistic profession largely depend on the development of platforms where the author can upload his material. So, for example, the newspaper format after the spread of the Internet at the end of the 20th century changed markedly: the audience began to give preference to shorter and more emotional articles. The transition of paper newspapers to the tabloid format has become a survival option for print media, but the search for new forms of presentation of material and attracting readers is constantly ongoing. Therefore, correspondents who are able to create with their works a new economically sound type of conveying information to the reader will go down in the history of the profession.

The television format for presenting information is also facing serious competition from the Internet: amateur video content, which is distinguished by a great variety, naturalness and truthfulness, attracts an increasing number of viewers.

But it is too early to say that the profession of a correspondent has no prospects. Journalistic investigations are still popular, and recently the direction of interactive interaction of the correspondent with the audience has been actively developing. So the robot, which Bloomberg hired, may be doing well in the stock market news, but a smart machine is unlikely to be able to replace a person where emotions are needed, and not dry analysis of quotes and indices.

Correspondent prepares text, TV and radio reports from the scene for placement in the media. Nature of work correspondent often means irregular working hours, constant traveling and meeting new people. Keeping such a creative person within the strict framework of deadlines and job responsibilities can only be signed job description.

Job description correspondent

APPROVED
General director
Surname I.O. ________________
"________" _____________ ____

1. General Provisions

1.1. The correspondent is classified as a professional.
1.2. Appointment to the position of a correspondent and release from it is made by order of the director of the organization on the proposal of the editor-in-chief.
1.3. The correspondent reports directly to the department editor or editor-in-chief.
1.4. During the absence of a correspondent, his rights and obligations are transferred to another official, which acquires the corresponding rights and is responsible for the proper performance of the duties assigned to it.
1.5. A person who has a professional education (higher, secondary) is appointed to the position of a correspondent without presenting requirements for work experience.
1.6. The correspondent should know:
- legislation on the mass media;
- specifics of information work;
- the basics of newspaper and magazine production;
- methods of preparing materials for printing;
- editing methods;
- grammar and style of the Russian language;
- interviewing technique;
- ethics of journalism;
- rules for using recording equipment, voice recorders, etc.
1.7. The correspondent is guided in his activities:
- legislative acts of the Russian Federation;
- internal labor regulations and other regulations;
- orders and orders of the management;
- this job description.

2. Functional responsibilities correspondent

The correspondent performs the following job duties:

2.1. Provides the editorial office with operational information and other materials, prepares its own publications.
2.2. Establishes contacts on the instructions of the editor or on his own initiative with state bodies, local authorities, enterprises to obtain the necessary information; promptly informs the editors about upcoming events.
2.3. He travels to the field to cover events in the country and abroad, receives accreditation in established cases, collects operational information at the scene of events, prepares questions for scheduled interviews, meets with interviewees, takes interviews.
2.4. Studies the collected information, processes materials, presents them in the form of interviews, publications, comments on a specific topic, prepares essays and articles.
2.5. Produces recordings, including with the use of audio and video equipment, filming and photography, in compliance with the requirements of the legislation on the media.
2.6. Checks the accuracy of the information received, fulfills other requirements of the legislation on the mass media.
2.7. Takes part in the development of long-term and current plans of the editorial board, develops proposals for the coverage of certain topics, searches for new topics.
2.8. Forms an author's asset.
2.9. Edits copyright materials, ensures the correctness of quotations, names, numbers and other factual data.
2.10. Compiles collections, headings, prepares them for printing and releases them in accordance with the approved schedule.

3. Correspondent rights

The correspondent has the right:

3.1. The correspondent enjoys all the rights provided for by the legislation on the mass media, including: the right to refuse to prepare a message or material with his signature that contradicts his beliefs; remove his signature from the message or material, the content of which, in his opinion, was distorted in the course of editorial preparation; to distribute messages and materials prepared by him with his signature, under a pseudonym or without a signature; other rights.
3.2. The correspondent has the right to familiarize himself with the documents defining his rights and obligations in the position held, the criteria for assessing the quality of the performance of official duties.
3.3. The correspondent has the right to submit to the editorial board proposals for improving the work related to the duties provided for in this job description.
3.4. The correspondent has the right to demand from the editorial staff to ensure the organizational and technical conditions for the execution of documents necessary for the performance of official duties.

4. Responsibility of the journalist

The correspondent is responsible for:

4.1. Non-fulfillment or improper fulfillment of their duties as provided for by this job description - within the limits determined by the current labor legislation of the Russian Federation.
4.2. Inflicting material damage to the employer - within the limits determined by the current labor and civil legislation of the Russian Federation.
4.3. Offenses committed in the course of carrying out their activities - within the limits determined by the current administrative, criminal, civil legislation of the Russian Federation.

What does the correspondent do and how does he differ from other media representatives? Such questions often arise, since not everyone understands the difference.

The profession of a correspondent involves the search, collection and transmission of information from the scene, which requires the correspondent to correctly present information in writing, analyze the information received, check the reliability of sources, and much more.

Places of work

Organizations where correspondents are in demand are the media - print, television and electronic, central, local, industry and corporate.

History of the profession

If the first newspaper began to appear during the reign of Julius Caesar, the specialty "correspondent" began to stand out from the profession of a journalist only in the 18th century.

For example, even in the time of Peter the Great, spies from foreign subjects who delivered intelligence information in writing were called correspondents (from Lat. Correspondere - "to answer", "to inform").

With the development of society, technology and types of communication, more narrow specializations: photojournalist, TV correspondent, etc.

Responsibilities of the correspondent

Depending on the specifics of the media, the duties of a correspondent can vary significantly, we will give the standard and most frequent ones:

  • visiting events and places of events;
  • collection of information on a specific topic or direction;
  • creation of news stories;
  • writing articles, news and reviews.

Sometimes the functions of a correspondent include conducting interviews, working on television, investigative journalism and other tasks.

Correspondent requirements

The basic requirements for a correspondent are as follows:

  • professional education;
  • correct oral and written language;
  • sociability;
  • skills in preparing text and photographic materials;
  • experience in writing articles (usually on a specific topic).

In some cases it is necessary:

  • knowledge of a foreign language;
  • photography and video shooting skills;
  • knowledge of certain narrow topics;
  • willingness to travel.

Correspondent resume sample

How to become a correspondent

On the one hand, it is possible to become a correspondent in our time without special education - for example, by starting to cooperate with Internet resources and gradually gaining experience and positive reviews... But to reach a serious level, a journalism diploma is still needed. If you have a goal to grow up to a media editor - without higher education you can't do it.

The choice of a university in this case must be taken very carefully: "crusts" about higher journalistic education are now happily issued by many educational institutions, but not all serious media are taken seriously.

In addition to education, you need to constantly communicate and write articles (you can, for example, work as a copywriter or proofreader). A large circle of acquaintances may be required when preparing any specific materials. Necessary people should be at hand. Writing skills come in handy as correspondent work is closely related to the processing of the collected materials.

It is advisable to constantly improve the skills of using computer programs, communication means and various equipment, since an integral part of a correspondent's work is efficiency.

Correspondent salary

The correspondent's salary ranges from 20 to 70 thousand rubles a month. Serious income can be expected only by working in television or mainstream media or other large companies.

The average salary of a correspondent is approximately 25,000 rubles. Therefore, many have to cooperate with several publications at once.

Where to get training

In addition to higher education, there are a number of short-term studies on the market, usually from a week to a year.

Institute vocational education "IPO" invites you to take distance courses in the direction "" (there are options 256, 512 and 1024 academic hours) with the receipt of a diploma or state-recognized certificate. We have trained over 8,000 graduates from nearly 200 cities. You can take external training, get an interest-free installment plan.

 

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