journalist

Description

Journalists research, verify and write news stories for newspapers, magazines, television and other broadcast media. They cover political, economic, cultural, social and sport events. Journalists must conform to ethical codes such as freedom of speech and right of reply, press law and editorial standards in order to bring objective information.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

grammar writing techniques digital journalism copyright legislation spelling interview techniques editorial standards

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

apply grammar and spelling rules consult information sources evaluate writings in response to feedback participate in editorial meetings follow ethical code of conduct of journalists study topics stay up to date with social media follow the news interview people use specific writing techniques develop professional network build contacts to maintain news flow write to a deadline

OPTIONALOptional competences

liaise with celebrities perform image editing present during live broadcasts edit recorded sound record court procedures show diplomacy manage personal professional development do historical research edit photographs use photographic equipment check correctness of information communicate by telephone review unpublished articles liaise with cultural partners rewrite manuscripts develop film read books provide written content maintain photographic equipment test photographic equipment perform video editing manage personal finances address problems critically maintain an artistic portfolio manage writing administration critically reflect on artistic production processes analyse market financial trends adapt to type of media ask questions at events select photographic equipment meet deadlines create online news content speak different languages proofread text use word processing software present arguments persuasively watch video and motion picture production products observe new developments in foreign countries analyse trends in the food and beverage industries ensure consistency of published articles provide context to news stories study cultures edit digital moving images select camera apertures write headlines follow newspaper house style attend trade fairs adapt to changing situations attend performances promote one's writings show intercultural awareness edit negatives record multi-track sound document interviews rewrite articles direct photographic workers apply desktop publishing techniques follow directions of on-site director attend book fairs set up photographic equipment write captions monitor political conflicts