digital journalism
The process through which the editorial content is produced through digital media and distributed through the Internet.
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Copy editors ascertain that a text is agreeable to read. They ensure that a text adheres to the conventions of grammar and spelling. Copy editors read and revise materials for books, journals, magazines and other media.
Competences and skills
28 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 6 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
1 competenceCross-sector
5 competencescopyright legislation
Legislation describing the protection of the rights of original authors over their work, and how others can use it.
grammar
The set of structural rules governing the composition of clauses, phrases, and words in any given natural language.
spelling
The rules concerning the way words are spelled.
typography
The procedure of arranging written texts for printing processes.
writing techniques
The different techniques to write a story such as the descriptive, persuasive, first person and other techniques.
Essential skills and competences 7 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
1 competencesuggest revision of manuscripts
Suggest adaptations and revisions of manuscripts to authors to make the manuscript more appealing to the target audience.
Cross-sector
6 competencesapply grammar and spelling rules
Apply the rules of spelling and grammar and ensure consistency throughout texts.
consult with editor
Consult with the editor of a book, magazine, journal or other publications about expectations, requirements, and progress.
follow a brief
Interpret and meet requirements and expectations, as discussed and agreed upon with the customers.
follow work schedule
Manage the sequence of activities in order to deliver completed work on agreed deadlines by following a work schedule.
track changes in text editing
Track changes such as grammar and spelling corrections, element additions, and other modifications when editing (digital) texts.
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use dictionaries
Use glossaries and dictionaries to search for the meaning, the spelling, and synonyms of words.
Optional knowledge 4 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Cross-sector
4 competencesdesktop publishing
The creation of documents using page layout skills on a computer. Desktop publishing software can generate layouts and produce typographic quality text and images.
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editorial standards
The guidelines on how to deal with and report on privacy, children, and death according to impartiality, and other standards.
literature
The body of artistic writing characterized by beauty of expression, form, and universality of intellectual and emotional appeal.
office software
The characteristics and functioning of software programs for office tasks such as word processing, spreadsheets, presentation, email and database.
digital
Optional skills and competences 11 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
8 competencesadapt to artists' creative demands
Work with artists, striving to understand the creative vision and adapting to it. Make full use of your talents and skills to reach the best possible result.
follow ethical code of conduct of journalists
Follow the ethical code of conduct of journalists, such as freedom of speech, right of reply, being objective, and other rules.
follow newspaper house style
Produce concise and accurate copy according to newspaper's house style and to strict deadlines-daily newspapers may have several each day.
read manuscripts
Read incomplete or complete manuscripts from new or experienced authors.
review unpublished articles
Read unpublished articles thoroughly to look for errors.
rewrite articles
Rewrite articles to correct errors, make them more appealing to the audience, and to ensure that they fit within time and space allotments.
rewrite manuscripts
Rewrite unpublished manuscripts to correct errors and to make them more appealing to the target audience.
write headlines
Write titles to accompany news articles. Make sure they are to the point and inviting.
Cross-sector
3 competencesapply desktop publishing techniques
Apply desktop publishing techniques to create page layouts and typographic quality text.
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consult information sources
Consult relevant information sources to find inspiration, to educate yourself on certain topics and to acquire background information.
proofread text
Read a text thoroughly, search for, review and correct errors to ensure content is valid for publishing.