digital journalism
The process through which the editorial content is produced through digital media and distributed through the Internet.
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Columnists research and write opinion pieces about new events for newspapers, journals, magazines and other media. They have an area of interest and can be recognised by their writing style.
Competences and skills
45 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.
rhetoric
The art of discourse that aims at improving the ability of writers and speakers to inform, persuade or motivate their audience.
spelling
The rules concerning the way words are spelled.
writing techniques
The different techniques to write a story such as the descriptive, persuasive, first person and other techniques.
Essential skills and competences 13 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
9 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.
evaluate writings in response to feedback
Edit and adapt work in response to comments from peers and publishers.
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.
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.
use specific writing techniques
Use writing techniques depending on the type of media, the genre, and the story.
write to a deadline
Schedule and respect tight deadlines, especially for theatre, screen and radio projects.
Cross-sector
4 competencesapply grammar and spelling rules
Apply the rules of spelling and grammar and ensure consistency throughout texts.
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.
present arguments persuasively
Present arguments during a negotiation or debate, or in written form, in a persuasive manner in order to obtain the most support for the case the speaker or writer represents.
Optional knowledge 9 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
1 competenceICT software specifications
The characteristics, use and operations of various software products such as computer programmes and application software.
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Cross-sector
8 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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economics
Economic principles and practices, financial and commodity markets, banking and the analysis of financial data.
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.
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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political parties
The ideas and principles that political parties stand for and the politicians representing them.
political science
The systems of government, the methodology concerning the analysis of political activity and behaviour, and the theory and practice of influencing people and acquiring governance.
press law
The laws concerning the licensing of books and the freedom of expression in all products of the media.
stock market
The market in which shares of publicly held companies are issued and traded.
Optional skills and competences 16 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
12 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.
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.
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ensure consistency of published articles
Ensure that articles are consistent with the genre and theme of the newspaper, journal or magazine.
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.
interview people
Interview people in a range of different circumstances.
manage personal finances
Identify personal financial objectives and set up a strategy to match this target in seeking support and advice when necessary.
manage writing administration
Manage the financial and administrative side of writing including making up budgets, maintaining financial records, checking contracts, etc.
promote one's writings
Talk about one's work at events and conduct readings, speeches and book signings. Establish a network among fellow writers.
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.
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.
Cross-sector
4 competencesapply desktop publishing techniques
Apply desktop publishing techniques to create page layouts and typographic quality text.
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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.
proofread text
Read a text thoroughly, search for, review and correct errors to ensure content is valid for publishing.
provide written content
Communicate information in written form via digital or print media according to the needs of the target group. Structure the content according to specifications and standards. Apply grammar and spelling rules.