Description
Research, evaluate, and interpret news and public information to deliver clear, contextual analysis for print, digital, and broadcast outlets. Synthesize data, interviews, and reports to explain significance, trends, and implications for audiences.
- • Write analytical articles, columns, and scripts using computers.
- • Appear on-air or in podcasts to deliver news analysis and commentary.
- • Monitor and evaluate local, national, and international news to identify topics for analysis.
- • Analyze and interpret news and data from multiple sources to inform audiences.
- • Receive assignments or pitch analytical angles based on leads and developments.
- • Research background, history, and context to provide complete and accurate explanations.
- • Arrange and conduct interviews with experts and stakeholders to inform analysis.
- • Gather information and develop perspectives through research, interviews, observation, and experience.
- • Select the most pertinent material and organize it into clear analytical formats.
- • Collaborate with anchors, hosts, editors, and producers to frame segments and questions.
- • Maintain relationships with credible sources, analysts, and subject-matter experts.
- • Produce explainers, FAQs, timelines, and backgrounders for complex stories.
- • Revise work to meet editorial standards, legal considerations, and time or space requirements.
- • Review notes, transcripts, and source documents to isolate key facts and insights.
- • Track breaking news and update analysis as events evolve.
- • Edit or review written, audio, or video content for accuracy, clarity, and style.
- • Specialize in a beat and provide informed forecasts, risks, and implications.
- • Determine emphasis, length, and format of analytical pieces and segments.
- • Verify claims using public records, datasets, expert reviews, and reference materials.
- • Discuss priorities, framing, and ethics with editors and standards teams.
- • Prepare on-screen talking points, graphics notes, and interview briefs.
- • Present live or recorded commentary via broadcast or digital platforms.
- • Develop ideas for columns or commentaries by interpreting news and current issues.
- • Engage with audiences via social media, email, or events to answer questions and gather feedback.
- • Coordinate with data visualization and graphics teams to create charts and maps that support analysis.
- • Mentor reporters on analytical framing or contribute guidance to newsroom projects.
- • Adhere to newsroom policies on attribution, sourcing, conflicts, and impartiality.
- • Archive sources, datasets, and notes for transparency and future reference.
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Last reviewed: Jan 2026
