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Bloggers write online articles on a wide range of subjects such as politics, fashion, economics and sports. They can relate objective facts, but often they also give their opinion on the related topic. Bloggers also interact with their readers via comments.

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Competences
43
Groups
4
Essential
18
Optional
25

Competences and skills

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Essential knowledge 6 competences

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ethics of sharing work through social media

The ethics around the appropriate use of social networks and media channels through which to share your work.

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ICT software specifications

The characteristics, use and operations of various software products such as computer programmes and application software.

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online moderation techniques

The strategies and methods used to interact online and moderate online users and groups.

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copyright legislation

Legislation describing the protection of the rights of original authors over their work, and how others can use it.

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social media management

The planning, development, and implementation of strategies aimed at managing social media platforms, the publications, the social media management tools, and the image of organisations in them.

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writing techniques

The different techniques to write a story such as the descriptive, persuasive, first person and other techniques.

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Essential skills and competences 12 competences

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Sector-specific

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create online news content

Create and upload news content for e.g. websites, blogs and social media.

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evaluate writings in response to feedback

Edit and adapt work in response to comments from peers and publishers.

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follow the news

Follow current events in politics, economics, social communities, cultural sectors, internationally, and in sports.

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manage online content

Ensure the website content is up to date, organised, attractive and meets the target audience needs, the requirements of the company and international standards by checking the links, setting the publishing time framework and order.

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stay up to date with social media

Keep up with the trends and people on social media such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

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study topics

Carry out effective research on relevant topics to be able to produce summary information appropriate to different audiences. The research may involve looking at books, journals, the internet, and/or verbal discussions with knowledgeable persons.

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use specific writing techniques

Use writing techniques depending on the type of media, the genre, and the story.

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Cross-sector

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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.

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develop digital content

Create and edit digital content in different formats, express oneself through digital means.

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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.

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This includes the development of social relationships with patients and customers.
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follow up online user requests

Take feedback from online visitors and take actions that address their requests according to their specific needs.

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manage website

Provide different services related to website management such as monitoring online traffic, managing content, providing website support and making estimations and improvements to one's website.

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Optional knowledge 6 competences

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Cross-sector

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audio editing software

The various software for editing and generating audio, such as Adobe Audition, Soundforge, and Power Sound Editor.

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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.

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grammar

The set of structural rules governing the composition of clauses, phrases, and words in any given natural language.

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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.

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social media marketing techniques

The marketing methods and strategies used to increase attention and website traffic through social media channels.

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spelling

The rules concerning the way words are spelled.

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Optional skills and competences 19 competences

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Sector-specific

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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.

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check correctness of information

Check if the information contains factual errors, is reliable, and has news value.

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develop online community plan

Create the community's plan to grow the online community, build usage, retain recent users and increase the user's participation.

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edit digital moving images

Use specialised software to edit video images for use in an artistic production.

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edit photographs

Resize, enhance and retouche photographs, using airbrushing, editing software and other techniques.

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edit recorded sound

Edit audio footage using a variety of sofware, tools, and techniques such as crossfading, speed effects, and removing unwanted noises.

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interview people

Interview people in a range of different circumstances.

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manage personal finances

Identify personal financial objectives and set up a strategy to match this target in seeking support and advice when necessary.

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manage writing administration

Manage the financial and administrative side of writing including making up budgets, maintaining financial records, checking contracts, etc.

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perform video editing

Rearrange and edit video footage in the course of the post-production process. Edit the footage using a variety of sofware, tools, and techniques such as colour correction and effects, speed effects, and audio enhancing.

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report live online

'Live' online reporting or real-time blogging when covering important events-a growing area of work, especially on national newspapers.

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write to a deadline

Schedule and respect tight deadlines, especially for theatre, screen and radio projects.

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Cross-sector

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apply desktop publishing techniques

Apply desktop publishing techniques to create page layouts and typographic quality text.

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apply grammar and spelling rules

Apply the rules of spelling and grammar and ensure consistency throughout texts.

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apply social media marketing

Employ website traffic of social media such as Facebook and Twitter to generate attention and participation of existing and potential customers through discussion forums, web logs, microblogging and social communities for gaining a quick overview or insight into topics and opinions in the social web and handle inbound leads or inquiries.

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document interviews

Record, write, and capture answers and information collected during interviews for processing and analysis using shorthand or technical equipment.

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perform image editing

Edit various types of images such as analogue and digital photographs or illustrations.

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perform online data analysis

Analyse online experiences and online data for purposes of understanding user behaviour, triggers of online attention, and other factors that could optimise webpage development and exposure.

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research website users

Record and analyse website traffic by distributing surveys or using e-commerce and analytics. Identify the needs and preferences of target visitors in order to apply marketing strategies to increase website traffic.

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