If a job description is not readily available, look in the book "Dictionary
of Occupational Titles" for a list of tasks involved in various jobs.
For example, some of the work duties of a Reporter:
Collects and analyzes information about newsworthy events to write news
stories for publication or broadcast: Receives assignment or evaluates
news leads and news tips to develop story idea. Gathers and verifies factual
information regarding story through interview, observation, and reseach.
Organizes material, determines slant or emphasis, and writes story according
to prescribed editorial style and format standards...