OSCA 2024 · 231332 · Skill level 1
Journalist: OSCA 231332
ABS OSCA 2024 v1.0 · visa lists checked 21 October 2026
Journalist is OSCA 2024 code 231332. It corresponds to 4 ANZSCO codes (212413, 212414, 212416 and 212499). All of them are on Australia's skilled visa lists, which still use ANZSCO codes.
ANZSCO equivalent
ANZSCO codes for OSCA 231332
Skilled visa lists still use ANZSCO codes, so this is the code that decides your visa options.
ANZSCO 212413
Print Journalist
On the Core Skills Occupation List, Short-term Skilled Occupation List.
Visas for ANZSCO 212413ANZSCO 212414
Radio Journalist
On the Core Skills Occupation List, Regional Occupation List.
Visas for ANZSCO 212414ANZSCO 212416
Television Journalist
On the Core Skills Occupation List, Short-term Skilled Occupation List.
Visas for ANZSCO 212416ANZSCO 212499 · in part
Journalists and Other Writers nec
On the Core Skills Occupation List, Short-term Skilled Occupation List.
Visas for ANZSCO 212499
The job
What a journalist does
Collects and analyses facts about newsworthy events through interviews, investigations and observations, and then writes stories for publication in news media on platforms such as newspapers, radio, television, online platforms or combinations of these platforms.
Skill level 1: Bachelor degree or higher, or at least 5 years of relevant experience
Also known as
- News Reporter
Specialisations
- Digital or Online Journalist
- Newspaper Journalist
- Radio Journalist
- Television Journalist
Main tasks
Main tasks
- Investigates and gathers information about current events through research and observation
- Analyses and verifies facts to ensure accuracy and credibility of news stories
- Writes news stories for publication or broadcast in a news medium
- Monitors news sources and stays updated on current events to identify potential news stories
- Develops ideas or material for stories, columns or commentaries by analysing and interpreting news, current issues or personal experiences
- Attends press conferences, events and other gatherings to gather information and conduct interviews
Unit group 2313
Other occupations in Journalists and Other Writers
Questions
OSCA 231332: common questions
What is the OSCA code for journalist?
What is the ANZSCO code for OSCA 231332?
Is Journalist on Australia's skilled occupation lists?
Does Home Affairs use OSCA codes for visas?
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Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, OSCA 2024 v1.0 (CC BY 4.0); Department of Home Affairs, checked 21 October 2026. General information only, not immigration advice.
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