digital journalism
The process through which the editorial content is produced through digital media and distributed through the Internet.
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Broadcast news editors decide which news stories will be covered during the news. They assign journalists to each item. Broadcast news editors also determine the length of coverage for each news item and where it will be featured during the broadcast.
Competences and skills
47 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 7 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
1 competenceCross-sector
6 competencescopyright legislation
Legislation describing the protection of the rights of original authors over their work, and how others can use it.
editorial standards
The guidelines on how to deal with and report on privacy, children, and death according to impartiality, and other standards.
grammar
The set of structural rules governing the composition of clauses, phrases, and words in any given natural language.
multimedia systems
The methods, procedures and techniques pertaining to the operation of multimedia systems, usually a combination of software and hardware, presenting various types of media such as video and audio.
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press law
The laws concerning the licensing of books and the freedom of expression in all products of the media.
spelling
The rules concerning the way words are spelled.
Essential skills and competences 12 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
7 competencesbuild 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.
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 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.
work closely with news teams
Work closely with news teams, photographers and editors.
Cross-sector
5 competencesapply 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.
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.
meet deadlines
Ensure operative processes are finished at a previously agreed-upon time.
Optional knowledge 10 competences
Occupation specific
1 competencenewsletter analysis
The study of newsletters in order to determine coverage and usefulness of newsletter.
Sector-specific
3 competencesaudiovisual equipment
The characteristics and usage of different tools that stimulate the sight and audio senses.
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file-based workflow
The recording of moving images without using tape, but by storing these digital videos on optical disks, hard drives, and other digital storage devices.
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media and information literacy
The ability to access media, to understand and critically evaluate different aspects of the media and media content and to create communications in a variety of contexts. It involves a range of cognitive, emotional, and social competencies that include the use of text, tools and technologies, the skills of critical thinking and analysis, the practice of messaging composition and creativity and the ability to engage in reflection and ethical thinking.
Cross-sector
6 competencesaudio editing software
The various software for editing and generating audio, such as Adobe Audition, Soundforge, and Power Sound Editor.
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digital compositing
The process and software for digitally assembling multiple images to make one, final image.
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graphic design
The techniques to create a visual representation of ideas and messages.
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intellectual property regime of digital content
Copyright and licencing provisions that apply to data, information and digital content.
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motion graphics
The techniques and software for creating the illusion of motion such as keyframing, Adobe After Effects, and Nuke.
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photography
Art and practice of creating aesthetically appealing images by recording light or electromagnetic radiation.
Optional skills and competences 18 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
12 competencescheck 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.
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create rough cut
Deliver a programme/film following the first editing process. Indicate future improvements.
cut raw footage digitally
Digitally cut video footage to put together the sequence of the film and decide what is usable.
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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 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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monitor broadcast programming
Monitor whether programming schedules are met and ensure that the quality of the programs is adequate. It includes reading the programming schedule in order to know which programs need to be recorded and aired.
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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put uncut recordings into computer
Put uncut footage and sound into files on the computer.
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synchronise sound with images
Synchronise recorded sound with footage.
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
6 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 grammar and spelling rules
Apply the rules of spelling and grammar and ensure consistency throughout texts.
develop digital content
Create and edit digital content in different formats, express oneself through digital means.
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manage budgets
Plan, monitor, report on the budget and prepare set production budgets.
proofread text
Read a text thoroughly, search for, review and correct errors to ensure content is valid for publishing.
use presentation software
Use software tools to create digital presentations which combine various elements, such as graphs, images, text and other multimedia.
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