Journalists and Other Writers NEC

ANZSCO Code: 212499 / Group B

Journalists and other writers gather information and create news stories, write and edit news reports, commentaries, and feature articles for print and electronic media. They also write material to advertise products and services.

This job category includes journalists and writers who do not fit into other specific classifications.

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Occupation Descriptions

Journalists and other writers gather and create news stories, write and edit reports, commentaries, and feature articles for print and electronic media. They also write material to advertise products and services.

This job category includes journalists and writers who don’t fit into other specific classifications.

Occupations considered suitable under this ANZSCO code:

Blogger
Critic
Editorial Assistant
Photojournalist
Vlogger

Occupations not considered suitable under this ANZSCO code:

Copywriter
Newspaper or Periodical Editor
Print Journalist
Radio Journalist
Television Journalist
Technical Writer
Author
Book or Script Editor

These occupations are classified elsewhere in ANZSCO or are not at the required skill level.

Journalists and Other Writers NEC is a VETASSESS Group B Occupation

To be eligible for assessment in the occupation of Journalists and Other Writers (nec), applicants must possess a qualification equivalent to an Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Bachelor’s degree or higher.

There are four ways for applicants to meet the assessment criteria:

If employment precedes the completion of the required qualification, applicants must have at least one year of highly relevant employment at an appropriate skill level within the past five years. The remaining pre-qualifying period of five years may fall within the last ten years.

A positive assessment of both the qualification level and the duration of employment is necessary for a favorable Skills Assessment outcome.

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Additional qualifications in a highly relevant field of study can include those equivalent to the following levels:

AQF Diploma
AQF Advanced Diploma
AQF Associate Degree or AQF Graduate Diploma

For the category of “Bachelor degree or higher degree,” it encompasses:

AQF Master Degree or AQF Doctoral Degree

Regarding highly relevant paid employment duration (20 hours or more per week):

1-3 years:

A minimum of 1 to 3 years of highly relevant employment completed at an appropriate skill level within the five years before the date of application for a Skills Assessment.

4 years:

A minimum of 4 years of relevant employment is required. This can comprise three years of relevant employment (which can fall outside the last 5-year period) in addition to at least one year of highly relevant employment within the last five years before applying.

Qualification and Employment Criteria

Qualification

Qualifications at the level of an AQF Bachelor’s degree or higher encompass degrees assessed at AQF Bachelor, Master, and Doctoral levels.

Qualifications pertinent to the specialization of Critic may be evaluated on a case-by-case basis if the employment is deemed highly relevant. For instance, critics may hold qualifications relevant to the specific areas of the creative arts they review, such as Dance, Drama, Fine Arts, Film Studies, Literature, Music, or Theatre Studies.

Highly relevant major fields of study include:

Journalism: The study of researching current affairs, events, and other matters of interest, and reporting them.
Media Studies: The study of the forms and effects of media, encompassing various mediums such as books, radio, film, television, photography, print, digital, and electronic media.
Written Communication: The study of developing effective written communication skills.

Not Elsewhere Classified (nec)

Some occupations assessed by VETASSESS are labeled as ‘nec,’ which stands for ‘not elsewhere classified.’ If you’re nominating one of these occupations, ensure that your qualifications and employment align closely with one of the occupation titles listed in the ANZSCO description for that particular occupation. Other specific occupation titles not found elsewhere in ANZSCO will be considered on a case-by-case basis as long as they are relevant to the ‘nec’ codes. To be assessed against an ‘nec’ code, your occupation is typically described as non-classified but specialized or related to its ANZSCO Unit Group description.

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Your employment in these nominated occupations should not be better suited to another ANZSCO code, regardless of whether it has been assessed by VETASSESS or not. When considering whether to nominate an ‘nec’ occupation, evaluate the sub-major group description to determine if your skills align best with this category.

VETASSESS conducts a case-by-case assessment to determine whether the employment is highly relevant to the classification.

If your employment is highly relevant to another ANZSCO occupation, that period of employment cannot be suitably assessed against an ‘nec’ classification, regardless of whether the occupation is available for migration purposes or not. Provide a cover letter justifying the rationale for choosing an ‘nec’ category.

Employment

Highly relevant tasks include, but are not limited to:

Consulting clients and management to determine advertising approaches, and studying products to identify key selling features.
Making decisions regarding the specific content of publications.
Reviewing written material for publication to ensure it adheres to accepted rules of grammar, style, and format, as well as ensuring coherence of the story, accuracy, legality, and integrity of content.
Gathering and analyzing information about newsworthy events through interviews, printed sources, investigations, and observations.
Writing commentaries, articles, and stories for presentation in both print and digital media.
Engaging in critical discussions of daily news topics in the editorial columns of newspapers, as well as reviewing books, films, and plays.

Not Elsewhere Classified (nec)

Some occupations assessed by VETASSESS are labeled as ‘nec,’ which stands for ‘not elsewhere classified.’ If you’re nominating one of these occupations, ensure that your qualifications and employment closely align with one of the occupation titles listed in the ANZSCO description for that particular occupation. Other specific occupation titles not found elsewhere in ANZSCO will be considered on a case-by-case basis as long as they are relevant to the ‘nec’ codes. To be assessed against an ‘nec’ code, your occupation is typically described as non-classified but specialized or related to its ANZSCO Unit Group description.

VETASSESS conducts a case-by-case assessment to determine whether the employment is highly relevant to the classification.

Employment information

Journalists and other writers research, compose, edit, and present stories, feature articles, and opinion pieces across various media platforms including print, digital, online publications, radio, and television. Some writers specialize in particular areas and require in-depth knowledge in their field.

Their work environment can vary widely, from working in an office at a media organization, from home, or on the field gathering information.

This occupation falls under ANZSCO Unit Group 2124 and includes Journalists and Other Writers that are not classified elsewhere in that Unit Group, or classified elsewhere in ANZSCO. Occupations suitable under this ANZSCO code include:

Blogger: Maintains and updates a blog or weblog.

Critic: Evaluates the quality or merits of literary or artistic works and shares their opinions in the media.

Editorial Assistant: Provides administrative and editorial support to senior editorial staff during the publication process.

Photojournalist: Captures images to tell a news story.

Vlogger: Regularly posts short videos to a vlog (video blog), typically on platforms like YouTube or Facebook.

NOTE: Copywriters, Newspaper or Periodical Editors, Radio Journalists, Television Journalists, and Print Journalists—whether their work is published in print or online—are classified elsewhere in ANZSCO and are not considered under this particular occupation.

Not Elsewhere Classified (nec)

Some occupations assessed by VETASSESS are labeled as ‘nec,’ meaning ‘not elsewhere classified’. If you are nominating one of these occupations, it’s important to ensure that your qualifications and employment closely align with one of the occupation titles given in the ANZSCO description for that particular occupation. Other specific occupation titles that cannot be found elsewhere in ANZSCO will be considered on a case-by-case basis as long as they are relevant to the ‘nec’ codes. To be assessed against an ‘nec’ code, your occupation is generally described as non-classified, yet specialized or related to its ANZSCO Unit Group description.

Your employment in these nominated occupations should not better match another ANZSCO code, regardless of whether it has been assessed by VETASSESS or not. When deciding whether to nominate an ‘nec’ occupation, consider the sub-major group description and determine if your skills align best with this category.

VETASSESS conducts a case-by-case assessment to determine whether the employment can be considered highly relevant to the classification.

Supporting Material for Assessment

When applying for a Skills Assessment, it’s crucial to submit sufficient evidence supporting your proof of identity, qualifications, and employment claims. You can find a full list of the required documents on the VETASSESS website under Eligibility Criteria.

Additionally, it’s important to provide a cover letter that explains your rationale for choosing an ‘nec’ category.

If you are self-employed and nominating this occupation, you must provide the following:

Evidence of self-employment, such as sole trading or business registration details, and/or official statements issued by your (registered) Accountant and/or legal team. The statement from your Accountant or Solicitor should include their letterhead, your full name, the duration of your continuous self-employment, including official dates in each role, the nature of the business conducted, and the signature and contact details of the Accountant or Solicitor.
A statutory declaration listing your main duties during self-employment.
Payment evidence demonstrating regular income from self-employment, such as client invoices along with corresponding bank statements and/or official taxation records.
Supplementary evidence, such as contracts with clients or suppliers, client testimonials, evidence of completed projects, etc.

Not Elsewhere Classified (nec)

When applying for a Skills Assessment with VETASSESS, some occupations may be categorized as ‘nec,’ which stands for ‘not elsewhere classified.’ This indicates that the occupation doesn’t fit into any other specific ANZSCO classification. If you’re nominating one of these ‘nec’ occupations, it’s crucial to ensure that your qualifications and employment closely align with one of the occupation titles provided in the ANZSCO description for that particular occupation.

Occasionally, specific occupation titles that cannot be found elsewhere in ANZSCO will be assessed on a case-by-case basis as long as they are relevant to the ‘nec’ codes. Generally, occupations categorized as ‘nec’ are considered non-classified but specialized or related to their ANZSCO Unit Group description.

When deciding whether to nominate an ‘nec’ occupation, consider the sub-major group description and determine if your skills best fit this category. VETASSESS conducts a case-by-case assessment to determine whether the employment can be considered highly relevant to the classification.

If your employment is highly relevant to another ANZSCO occupation, it cannot be assessed suitably under an ‘nec’ classification, regardless of whether the occupation is available for migration purposes. In such cases, provide a cover letter justifying the rationale for choosing an ‘nec’ category.

How to apply

If you’re a professional considering migration to Australia, there’s a good chance you’ll need to undergo assessment by VETASSESS. We evaluate 360 different professional occupations, examining your skills, experience, and qualifications to ensure they meet Australian standards.

1. Find

Find the VETASSESS occupation that best matches your abilities and experience.

2. Match

Match your skills and experience to your chosen occupation.

3. Prepare

Get ready to apply by preparing all the information and documents you need.

4. Apply

Apply online when you’re ready. If you’re still unsure, skills assessment support is available when you need it.