columnist

Description

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.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

grammar writing techniques rhetoric digital journalism copyright legislation spelling editorial standards

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

political parties press law multimedia systems economics ICT software specifications desktop publishing stock market interview techniques political science

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 present arguments persuasively follow the news use specific writing techniques develop professional network build contacts to maintain news flow write to a deadline

OPTIONALOptional competences

check correctness of information provide written content manage personal finances manage writing administration adapt to type of media create online news content proofread text ensure consistency of published articles write headlines follow newspaper house style interview people promote one's writings document interviews rewrite articles apply desktop publishing techniques write captions