copyright legislation
Legislation describing the protection of the rights of original authors over their work, and how others can use it.
Newspaper editors decide which news stories are interesting enough and will be covered in the paper. They assign journalists to each item. Newspaper editors determine the length of each news article and where it will be featured in the newspaper. They also ensure that publications are finished on time for publishing.
Competences and skills
43 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 4 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Cross-sector
4 competenceseditorial standards
The guidelines on how to deal with and report on privacy, children, and death according to impartiality, and other standards.
press law
The laws concerning the licensing of books and the freedom of expression in all products of the media.
writing techniques
The different techniques to write a story such as the descriptive, persuasive, first person and other techniques.
Essential skills and competences 16 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
11 competencesadapt to type of media
Adapt to different types of media such as television, movies, commercials, and others. Adapt work to type of media, scale of production, budget, genres within type of media, and others.
build contacts to maintain news flow
Build contacts to maintain a flow of news, for example, police and emergency services, local council, community groups, health trusts, press officers from a variety of organisations, the general public, etc.
check stories
Seek out and investigate stories via your contacts, press releases and other media.
create editorial board
Create the outline for each publication and news broadcast. Determine the events that will be covered and the length of these articles and stories.
ensure consistency of published articles
Ensure that articles are consistent with the genre and theme of the newspaper, journal or magazine.
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.
follow the news
Follow current events in politics, economics, social communities, cultural sectors, internationally, and in sports.
participate in editorial meetings
Participate in meetings with fellow editors and journalists to discuss possible topics and to divide the tasks and workload.
respect cultural preferences
Recognise different cultural preferences when creating products and concepts in order to avoid giving insult to certain people. Try to reach as broad an audience possible.
use specific writing techniques
Use writing techniques depending on the type of media, the genre, and the story.
Cross-sector
5 competencesadapt to changing situations
Change approach to situations based on unexpected and sudden changes in people's needs and mood or in trends; shift strategies, improvise and naturally adapt to those circumstances.
apply organisational techniques
Employ a set of organisational techniques and procedures which facilitate the achievement of the set goals set such as detailed planning of personnel's schedules. Use these resources efficiently and sustainably, and show flexibility when required.
consult information sources
Consult relevant information sources to find inspiration, to educate yourself on certain topics and to acquire background information.
develop professional network
Reach out to and meet up with people in a professional context. Find common ground and use your contacts for mutual benefit. Keep track of the people in your personal professional network and stay up to date on their activities.
- Scope note
- This includes the development of social relationships with patients and customers.
meet deadlines
Ensure operative processes are finished at a previously agreed-upon time.
Optional knowledge 7 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
1 competencedigital journalism
The process through which the editorial content is produced through digital media and distributed through the Internet.
digital
Cross-sector
6 competencesaccounting techniques
The techniques of recording and summarising business and financial transactions and analysing, verifying, and reporting the results.
desktop 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.
digital
grammar
The set of structural rules governing the composition of clauses, phrases, and words in any given natural language.
graphic design
The techniques to create a visual representation of ideas and messages.
digital
interview techniques
The techniques for getting information out of people by asking the right questions in the right way and to make them feel comfortable.
spelling
The rules concerning the way words are spelled.
Optional skills and competences 16 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
9 competencesask questions at events
Attend a variety of events, such as council meetings, magistrates' court proceedings, football matches, talent contests, press conferences and ask questions.
check correctness of information
Check if the information contains factual errors, is reliable, and has news value.
create online news content
Create and upload news content for e.g. websites, blogs and social media.
digital
edit negatives
Use different software products and techniques to process photographic negatives and adapt the images to the desired specifications.
digital
edit photographs
Resize, enhance and retouche photographs, using airbrushing, editing software and other techniques.
digital
interview people
Interview people in a range of different circumstances.
write captions
Write captions to accompany cartoons, drawings, and photographs. These captions can be humorous or explanatory.
write headlines
Write titles to accompany news articles. Make sure they are to the point and inviting.
write to a deadline
Schedule and respect tight deadlines, especially for theatre, screen and radio projects.
Cross-sector
7 competencesapply desktop publishing techniques
Apply desktop publishing techniques to create page layouts and typographic quality text.
digital
apply grammar and spelling rules
Apply the rules of spelling and grammar and ensure consistency throughout texts.
manage budgets
Plan, monitor, report on the budget and prepare set production budgets.
manage staff
Manage employees and subordinates, working in a team or individually, to maximise their performance and contribution. Schedule their work and activities, give instructions, motivate and direct the workers to meet the company objectives. Monitor and measure how an employee undertakes their responsibilities and how well these activities are executed. Identify areas for improvement and make suggestions to achieve this. Lead a group of people to help them achieve goals and maintain an effective working relationship among staff.
perform image editing
Edit various types of images such as analogue and digital photographs or illustrations.
digital
proofread text
Read a text thoroughly, search for, review and correct errors to ensure content is valid for publishing.
use word processing software
Use computer software applications for composition, editing, formatting, and printing of any sort of written material.
digital