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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Review provided copy
   • Identify and confirm source of the copy with the originator.
   • Confirm accuracy and intent of the copy with the originator if necessary.
   • Identify newsworthy and public affairs issues relating to the content of the copy.
   • Seek advice from a senior reporter or the editor on controversial issues.
2. Edit the material
   • Comply with organisation’s style manual and consider the needs of target audiences.
   • Factor advice and directions from the editor or sub-editor into the edited material.
   • Maintain the chosen style consistently throughout the copy, structuring news elements and attributing quotes.
   • Identify and factor public affairs objectives and constraints into editing.
3. Proofread the story
   • Check and amend any errors of style, grammar, spelling, completeness and factual accuracy.
   • Submit the story for proofreading and amend accordingly until compliant with standards.
   • Submit the story to the originator and/or the sub-editor or editor for clearance.
   • Assess story as publication ready within the required deadlines and file.
4. Review provided copy
   • Identify and confirm source of the copy with the originator.
   • Confirm accuracy and intent of the copy with the originator if necessary.
   • Identify newsworthy and public affairs issues relating to the content of the copy.
   • Seek advice from a senior reporter or the editor on controversial issues.
5. Edit the material
   • Comply with organisation’s style manual and consider the needs of target audiences.
   • Factor advice and directions from the editor or sub-editor into the edited material.
   • Maintain the chosen style consistently throughout the copy, structuring news elements and attributing quotes.
   • Identify and factor public affairs objectives and constraints into editing.
6. Proofread the story
   • Check and amend any errors of style, grammar, spelling, completeness and factual accuracy.
   • Submit the story for proofreading and amend accordingly until compliant with standards.
   • Submit the story to the originator and/or the sub-editor or editor for clearance.
   • Assess story as publication ready within the required deadlines and file.

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the candidate must demonstrate evidence of performance of the following on at least one occasion.

using appropriate information technology and software

adhering to public affairs objectives and maintaining communications ethics at all times

following clearance procedures

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Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the depth of knowledge demonstrated must be appropriate to the job context of the candidate.

how to convert provided material into different types of genres to achieve a purpose

style manual, ethical standards and clearance procedures

implications of security, privacy and libel provisions

ADF public affairs objectives and the characteristics of Defence public affairs organisations

Defence News Editorial Board guidelines

Australian Journalists Association Code of Ethics

relevant legislation

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