News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists

Does not pass

• Analyze and interpret news and information received from various sources to broadcast the information.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 6.2% of the role's time · $242M

• Write commentaries, columns, or scripts, using computers.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 5.9% of the role's time · $228M · waiting on a check

• Examine news items of local, national, and international significance to determine topics to address, or obtain assignments from editorial staff members.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 5.7% of the role's time · $219M · waiting on a check

• Select material most pertinent to presentation, and organize this material into appropriate formats.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 5.6% of the role's time · $215M · waiting on a check

• Gather information and develop perspectives about news subjects through research, interviews, observation, and experience.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 5.1% of the role's time · $197M

• Coordinate and serve as an anchor on news broadcast programs.

  physical work, outside the screen · 4.7% of the role's time · $183M

• Receive assignments or evaluate leads or tips to develop story ideas.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 4.4% of the role's time · $171M · waiting on a check

• Research a story's background information to provide complete and accurate information.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 4.4% of the role's time · $169M · waiting on a check

• Present news stories, and introduce in-depth videotaped segments or live transmissions from on-the-scene reporters.

  physical work, outside the screen · 4.1% of the role's time · $161M

• Review written, audio, or video copy, and correct errors in content, grammar, or punctuation, following prescribed editorial style and formatting guidelines.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 4.0% of the role's time · $157M · passed by Claude Sonnet · the models disagreed · waiting on a check

• Report news stories for publication or broadcast, describing the background and details of events.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 3.8% of the role's time · $147M

• Review and evaluate notes taken about news events to isolate pertinent facts and details.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 3.8% of the role's time · $146M · waiting on a check

• Arrange interviews with people who can provide information about a story.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 3.7% of the role's time · $143M · passed by GPT-6 Sol · the models disagreed · waiting on a check

• Establish and maintain relationships with individuals who are credible sources of information.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 3.6% of the role's time · $138M

• Revise work to meet editorial approval or to fit time or space requirements.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 3.3% of the role's time · $126M · waiting on a check

• Determine a published or broadcasted story's emphasis, length, and format, organizing material accordingly.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 3.1% of the role's time · $119M · waiting on a check

• Check reference materials, such as books, news files, or public records, to obtain relevant facts.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 2.7% of the role's time · $104M · passed by Claude Sonnet · the models disagreed · waiting on a check

• Investigate breaking news developments, such as disasters, crimes, or human-interest stories.

  physical work, outside the screen · 2.5% of the role's time · $97.9M

• Discuss issues with editors to establish priorities or positions.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 2.5% of the role's time · $97.0M · waiting on a check

• Present live or recorded commentary via broadcast media.

  physical work, outside the screen · 2.4% of the role's time · $92.2M

• Communicate with readers, viewers, advertisers, or the general public via mail, email, or telephone.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 2.3% of the role's time · $90.3M · waiting on a check

• Transmit news stories or reporting information from remote locations, using equipment such as satellite phones, telephones, fax machines, or modems.

  physical work, outside the screen · 2.3% of the role's time · $89.4M

• Report on specialized fields such as medicine, green technology, environmental issues, science, politics, sports, arts, consumer affairs, business, religion, crime, or education.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 2.2% of the role's time · $84.5M

• Write online blog entries that address news developments or offer additional information, opinions, or commentary on news events.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 2.1% of the role's time · $81.8M · waiting on a check

• Photograph or videotape news events.

  physical work, outside the screen · 2.1% of the role's time · $80.9M

• Conduct taped or filmed interviews or narratives.

  physical work, outside the screen · 2.0% of the role's time · $78.5M

• Develop ideas or material for columns or commentaries by analyzing and interpreting news, current issues, or personal experiences.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 1.8% of the role's time · $70.5M · waiting on a check

• Take pictures or video, and process them for inclusion in a story.

  physical work, outside the screen · 1.6% of the role's time · $61.5M

• Assign stories to other reporters or duties to production staff.

  an accountable sign-off — stays with a person · 1.1% of the role's time · $44.0M

• Write columns, editorials, commentaries, or reviews that interpret events or offer opinions.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 1.1% of the role's time · $40.7M