ISCO Specialization 2642.1.15 Political Journalist

Definition

Political Journalist: Political journalists research and write articles about politics and politicians for newspapers, magazines, television and other media. They conduct interviews and attend events.

Essential Skills

Interview People
Writing Techniques
Political Parties
Participate In Editorial Meetings
Use Specific Writing Techniques
Consult Information Sources
Apply Grammar And Spelling Rules
Grammar
Political Science
Write To A Deadline
Build Contacts To Maintain News Flow
Develop Professional Network
Follow Ethical Code Of Conduct Of Journalists
Evaluate Writings In Response To Feedback
Study Topics
Editorial Standards
Spelling
Follow The News
Interview Techniques
Stay Up To Date With Social Media
Rhetoric
Copyright Legislation

Optional Skills

Audio Editing Software
Edit Negatives
Apply Desktop Publishing Techniques
Monitor Political Conflicts
Election Law
Perform Video Editing
Pronunciation Techniques
Write Captions
Edit Digital Moving Images
Desktop Publishing
Follow Directions Of On-Site Director
Political Campaigning
Write Headlines
Read Articles
Manage Writing Administration
Promote Your Writings
Create Online News Content
Communicate By Telephone
Present During Live Broadcasts
Press Law
Ict Software Specifications
Adapt To Changing Situations
Manage Personal Finances
Multimedia Systems
Edit Photographs
Perform Image Editing
Provide Written Content
Observe New Developments In Foreign Countries
Adapt To Type Of Media
Edit Recorded Sound
Check Correctness Of Information
Document Interviews
Ask Questions At Events
Proofread Text

Alternative Names

Political Commentator
Journalist Specialising In Global Politics
Journalist Specialising In Eu Politics
Political Analyst
Political Reporter
Journalist Specialising In Us Politics
Politics Reporter
Journalist Specialising In International Politics
Political Correspondent

Higher Level

ISCO Occupation Group 2642.1 Journalist