§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

media scientist

Media scientists research the role and impact that media has on the society.

Description

Media scientists research the role and impact that media has on the society. They observe and document the usage of different kinds of media such as newspapers, radio and TV and the response from society.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

types of media research design communication studies literature ethical code of conduct of journalists copyright legislation digital media scientific research methodology scientific literature media studies

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

musical genres sociology history film studies project management anthropology content marketing strategy history of literature media law journalism press law music literature types of literature genres literary techniques interview techniques editorial standards

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

consult information sources integrate gender dimension in research develop professional network with researchers and scientists synthesise information apply for research funding manage open publications manage personal professional development promote open innovation in research think abstractly draft scientific or academic papers and technical documentation demonstrate disciplinary expertise manage findable accessible interoperable and reusable data promote the transfer of knowledge apply research ethics and scientific integrity principles in research activities read books write scientific publications promote the participation of citizens in scientific and research activities increase the impact of science on policy and society operate open source software manage intellectual property rights speak different languages interact professionally in research and professional environments apply scientific methods evaluate research activities publish academic research communicate with a non-scientific audience manage research data conduct research across disciplines perform project management mentor individuals perform scientific research disseminate results to the scientific community perform background research on writing subject

OPTIONALOptional competences

develop scientific theories do historical research apply blended learning assist scientific research teach in academic or vocational contexts perform public relations conduct quantitative research advise on public relations apply teaching strategies interview focus groups monitor sociological trends conduct qualitative research watch video and motion picture production products write research proposals conduct public surveys use presentation software apply desktop publishing techniques

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)