Journalists

Definition

Professionals hired by media organizations to research, investigate, interpret, edit, write and produce news and media content through television, radio and other media. This term includes announcers/anchors employed by broadcasting organizations but excludes occupations such as public relations officer, photojournalist and camera operator (adapted from the international standard classifications of occupations 2008).

Data source

Ministry of Communications or Telecommunications, National Statistical Organizations, Audiovisual Regulatory Authority or Press Council.

Source definition

UIS Instruction Manual for Completing the Questionnaires on Media Statistics.