212499: Journalists and Other Writers nec
Skill Level: 1
Assessing Authority: VETASSESS
Visa Options – ANZSCO 212499
| Visa Type | Eligibility | MLTSSL | STSOL | ROL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subclass 189 (Skilled Independent) |  | - | - | - |
| Subclass 190 (Skilled Nominated) |  | - | | - |
| Subclass 491 (State/Territory nominated) | | - | | - |
| Subclass 491 (NOT nominated by State/Territory) | | - | - | - |
| Subclass 485 (Graduate) | | - | - | - |
| Subclass 482 (TSS) | | - | | - |
| Subclass 186 (ENS) | | - | - | - |
| Subclass 187 (RSMS) | | - | | - |
| Subclass 407 (Training) | | - | | - |
State Eligibility Summary Table – ANZSCO 212499
- Occupation MAY be eligible
- Occupation in the ‘Supplementary Skilled List’ or ‘Special Conditions Apply’
- Occupation NOT on relevant ‘State Occupation List’, or ‘Closed’ status; but MAY still be eligible if you meet the requirements
- Occupation NOT eligible
212499: Journalists and Other Writers nec
Major Group: 2 – Professionals | Sub-Major Group: 21 – Arts and Media Professionals | Minor Group: 212 – Media Professionals | Unit Group: 2124 – Journalists and Other Writers
Description
This occupation group covers Journalists and Other Writers not elsewhere classified.
Skill Level
Occupations at Skill Level 1 have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. At least five years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.
Occupation in NEC Category
- Blogger
- Critic
- Editorial Assistant
- Photo Journalist
Not elsewhere classified (nec) categories are used for known, discrete occupations which are not separately identified in ANZSCO Version 1.2 because of their lack of numerical significance in Australia or New Zealand. The occupation titles listed under nec categories are illustrative of the scope and range of occupations included in the nec category.
Tasks
- Determining advertising approach by consulting clients and management, and studying products to establish principal selling features
- Writing advertisements for press, radio, television, cinema screens, billboards, catalogues and shop displays
- Making decisions about the specific content of publications in conjunction with other senior editors and in accordance with editorial policies and guidelines
- Reviewing copy for publication to ensure conformity with accepted rules of grammar, style and format, coherence of story, and accuracy, legality and probity of content
- Collecting and analysing facts about newsworthy events from interviews, printed matter, investigations and observations
- Writing news reports, commentaries, articles and feature stories for newspapers, magazines, journals, television and radio on topics of public interest
- Researching and writing technical, information-based material and documentation for manuals, text books, handbooks and multimedia products
- Critically discussing daily news topics in the editorial columns of newspapers and reviewing books, films and plays
Assessing Authority
Website
Email“Currently there is no known caveats applicable to this occupation”. Refer to Department of Home Affairs website for updated list.
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Commonwealth of Australia 2015 – Australia and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO) Version 1.2 CODER, Cat No. 1220.030.001, http://www.abs.gov.au/ausstats/abs@.nsf/mf/1220.0