database management systems
The tools for creating, updating and managing databases, such as Oracle, MySQL and Microsoft SQL Server.
digital
Editorial assistants support the editorial staff at all stages of the publication process of newspapers, websites, online newsletters, books and journals. They collect, verify and process information, acquire permits and deal with rights. Editorial assistants act as point of contact for the editorial staff, schedule appointments and interviews. They proofread and give recommendations on the content.
Competences and skills
28 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 7 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
2 competencesdigital journalism
The process through which the editorial content is produced through digital media and distributed through the Internet.
digital
Cross-sector
5 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.
digital
editorial standards
The guidelines on how to deal with and report on privacy, children, and death according to impartiality, and other standards.
linguistics
The scientific study of language and its three aspects, language form, language meaning, and language in context.
media law
Set of laws related to the entertainment and telecommunications industry and regulatory activities within the fields of broadcasting, advertising, censorship, and online services.
press law
The laws concerning the licensing of books and the freedom of expression in all products of the media.
Essential skills and competences 8 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
3 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.
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.
Cross-sector
5 competencesconsult information sources
Consult relevant information sources to find inspiration, to educate yourself on certain topics and to acquire background information.
manage information sources
Identify relevant internal and external information sources and providers. Organise the information workflow and define information deliverables.
structure information
Organise information using systematic methods such as mental models and according to given standards in order to facilitate user information processing and understanding with respect to the specific requirements and characteristics of the output media.
use spreadsheets software
Use software tools to create and edit tabular data to carry out mathematical calculations, organise data and information, create diagrams based on data and to retrieve them.
digital
use word processing software
Use computer software applications for composition, editing, formatting, and printing of any sort of written material.
digital
Optional competences 1 competence
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Cross-sector
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Optional knowledge 4 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
1 competencesearch engines
The methods and techniques to navigate search engines and find information quickly.
digital
Cross-sector
3 competencesaudio editing software
The various software for editing and generating audio, such as Adobe Audition, Soundforge, and Power Sound Editor.
digital
authoring software
The software that provides pre-programmed elements which allow the development of interactive multimedia applications in order to edit, structure and lay out content intended for publication.
digital
writing techniques
The different techniques to write a story such as the descriptive, persuasive, first person and other techniques.
Optional skills and competences 8 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
5 competencesedit scripts
Rewrite scripts. Change dialogue. Mark scripts with relevant information for post-production.
interview people
Interview people in a range of different circumstances.
participate in editorial meetings
Participate in meetings with fellow editors and journalists to discuss possible topics and to divide the tasks and workload.
select scripts
Select the scripts that are going to be converted into motion pictures.
use specific writing techniques
Use writing techniques depending on the type of media, the genre, and the story.
Cross-sector
3 competencesanswer incoming calls
Respond to customers' inquiries and provide customers with appropriate information.
evaluate interview reports
Assess the quality and plausibility of the interview results on the basis of the documentation while taking various factors into account such as the weighting scale.
search databases
Search for information or people using databases.
digital