This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to assist in the routine operations involved in the production of a Defence news publication.It includes analysing and interpreting incoming material for newsworthiness and distributing the material for response from the relevant sectors within Defence.This unit applies to reporters who are required to be involved in the day-to-day operation of a unit that has responsibility for the production of Defence publications, such as services newspapers, magazines and internet sites. All reporters will be involved with this activity on an asneeds basis; this competency is required by all Defence reporters.The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to.Persons undertaking this unit act in a broad range of contexts under limited supervision as part of a team, and perform specific tasks. Assistance and direction from senior reporters or editors would be provided.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.