ISCO Occupation Group 2642.1 Journalist
From Open Risk Manual
Contents
Definition
Journalist: 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.
Essential Skills
- Study Topics
- Copyright Legislation
- Stay Up To Date With Social Media
- Interview Techniques
- Use Specific Writing Techniques
- Consult Information Sources
- Follow Ethical Code Of Conduct Of Journalists
- Follow The News
- Participate In Editorial Meetings
- Grammar
- Build Contacts To Maintain News Flow
- Write To A Deadline
- Apply Grammar And Spelling Rules
- Develop Professional Network
- Writing Techniques
- Spelling
- Evaluate Writings In Response To Feedback
- Interview People
- Editorial Standards
Optional Skills
- Meet Deadlines
- Ensure Consistency Of Published Articles
- Critically Reflect On Artistic Production Processes
- Musical Instruments
- Manage Personal Finances
- Write Headlines
- Political Parties
- Types Of Literature Genres
- Art History
- Proofread Text
- Develop Film
- Analyse Trends In The Food And Beverage Industries
- Maintain Photographic Equipment
- Multimedia Systems
- Maintain An Artistic Portfolio
- Provide Context To News Stories
- Promote Yourself
- Use Photographic Equipment
- Food Science
- Follow Directions Of On-Site Director
- Sports Competition Information
- Direct Photographic Workers
- Present During Live Broadcasts
- Political Science
- Press Law
- Record Multi-Track Sound
- Sport Games Rules
- Rewrite Manuscripts
- Stock Market
- Study Cultures
- Liaise With Cultural Partners
- Document Interviews
- Read Articles
- Election Law
- Check Correctness Of Information
- Corporate Law
- Attend Trade Fairs
- Adapt To Type Of Media
- Rewrite Articles
- Show Diplomacy
- Select Photographic Equipment
- Rhetoric
- Edit Negatives
- Address Problems Critically
- Attend Performances
- Film Studies
- Political Campaigning
- Watch Video And Motion Picture Production Products
- Write Captions
- Ict Software Specifications
- Create Online News Content
- Edit Photographs
- Liaise With Celebrities
- Select Camera Apertures
- Provide Written Content
- Perform Video Editing
- Attend Book Fairs
- Food Materials
- Show Intercultural Awareness
- Speak Different Languages
- Economics
- Manage Writing Administration
- Apply Desktop Publishing Techniques
- Pronunciation Techniques
- Perform Image Editing
- Monitor Political Conflicts
- Audio Editing Software
- Read Books
- Test Photographic Equipment
- Sporting Events
- Promote Your Writings
- Set Up Photographic Equipment
- Food Hygiene Rules
- Present Arguments Persuasively
- Communicate By Telephone
- History Of Dance Style
- Law Enforcement
- Literature
- Edit Recorded Sound
- Court Procedures
- Musical Genres
- Criminal Law
- Record Court Procedures
- Tax Legislation
- Cultural Projects
- Sport History
- Do Historical Research
- Musical Theory
- Observe New Developments In Foreign Countries
- Desktop Publishing
- Financial Jurisdiction
- Adapt To Changing Situations
- Ask Questions At Events
- Photography
- Analyse Market Financial Trends
- Edit Digital Moving Images
Alternative Names
- Business Journalist
- Political Journalist
- News Writer
- Investigative Journalist
- Science Journalist
- Reporter
- Crime Journalist
- Financial Journalist
- Commentator
- Web Editor
- Sports Journalist
- Correspondent
- News Anchor
Specializations
| Specialization | Title |
|---|---|
| C2642.1.6 | ISCO Specialization 2642.1.6 Crime Journalist |
| C2642.1.5 | ISCO Specialization 2642.1.5 Copy Editor |
| C2642.1.10 | ISCO Specialization 2642.1.10 Fact Checker |
| C2642.1.3 | ISCO Specialization 2642.1.3 Business Journalist |
| C2642.1.15 | ISCO Specialization 2642.1.15 Political Journalist |
| C2642.1.17 | ISCO Specialization 2642.1.17 Vlogger |
| C2642.1.4 | ISCO Specialization 2642.1.4 Columnist |
| C2642.1.9 | ISCO Specialization 2642.1.9 Entertainment Journalist |
| C2642.1.13 | ISCO Specialization 2642.1.13 Newspaper Editor |
| C2642.1.8 | ISCO Specialization 2642.1.8 Editor In Chief |
| C2642.1.1 | ISCO Specialization 2642.1.1 Blogger |
| C2642.1.14 | ISCO Specialization 2642.1.14 Picture Editor |
| C2642.1.11 | ISCO Specialization 2642.1.11 Foreign Correspondent |
| C2642.1.2 | ISCO Specialization 2642.1.2 Broadcast News Editor |
| C2642.1.7 | ISCO Specialization 2642.1.7 Critic |
| C2642.1.12 | ISCO Specialization 2642.1.12 Magazine Editor |
| C2642.1.16 | ISCO Specialization 2642.1.16 Sports Journalist |
