A professional who writes critical reviews of literary, musical, or artistic works and performances for broadcast and publication. Responsibilities include:

• Attends art exhibitions, musical or dramatic performances, reads books, or previews motion picture or television presentations.
• Analyzes factors such as theme, expression, and technique, and makes comparisons to other works and standards.
• Forms critical opinions based on personal knowledge, judgment, and experience.
• Organizes material to emphasize prominent features, and writes review.
• Presents oral review in live or recorded form when working in broadcasting medium.
• May enter information into computer to prepare reviews.
• May be designated according to field of specialization as Art Critic; Book Critic; Drama Critic; Movie Critic; Music Critic.