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foreign correspondent

Foreign correspondents research and write news stories of international importance for newspapers, journals, magazines, radio, television and other media.

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Description

Foreign correspondents research and write news stories of international importance for newspapers, journals, magazines, radio, television and other media. They are stationed in a foreign country.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

grammar writing techniques rhetoric copyright legislation spelling interview techniques editorial standards

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

pronunciation techniques press law multimedia systems ICT software specifications desktop publishing

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 speak different languages stay up to date with social media observe new developments in foreign countries provide context to news stories study cultures follow the news interview people show intercultural awareness use specific writing techniques develop professional network build contacts to maintain news flow write to a deadline

OPTIONALOptional competences

present during live broadcasts do historical research check correctness of information communicate by telephone provide written content manage personal finances manage writing administration adapt to type of media create online news content proofread text write headlines adapt to changing situations promote one's writings document interviews rewrite articles apply desktop publishing techniques follow directions of on-site director write captions

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