ISCO Specialization 2642.1.11 Foreign Correspondent
From Open Risk Manual
Definition
Foreign Correspondent: 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.
Essential Skills
- Follow The News
- Use Specific Writing Techniques
- Editorial Standards
- Study Topics
- Interview Techniques
- Speak Different Languages
- Rhetoric
- Consult Information Sources
- Participate In Editorial Meetings
- Observe New Developments In Foreign Countries
- Develop Professional Network
- Grammar
- Spelling
- Build Contacts To Maintain News Flow
- Follow Ethical Code Of Conduct Of Journalists
- Copyright Legislation
- Evaluate Writings In Response To Feedback
- Writing Techniques
- Study Cultures
- Apply Grammar And Spelling Rules
- Interview People
- Show Intercultural Awareness
- Provide Context To News Stories
- Write To A Deadline
- Stay Up To Date With Social Media
Optional Skills
- Do Historical Research
- Apply Desktop Publishing Techniques
- Proofread Text
- Rewrite Articles
- Adapt To Changing Situations
- Promote Your Writings
- Desktop Publishing
- Manage Writing Administration
- Provide Written Content
- Multimedia Systems
- Create Online News Content
- Communicate By Telephone
- Write Headlines
- Adapt To Type Of Media
- Check Correctness Of Information
- Document Interviews
- Manage Personal Finances
- Pronunciation Techniques
- Press Law
- Write Captions
- Follow Directions Of On-Site Director
- Ict Software Specifications
- Present During Live Broadcasts
Alternative Names
- Foreign Reporter
- Foreign News Correspondent
- Foreign Journalist
- International Correspondent
- On-The-Scene Reporter
- Foreign Affairs Correspondent
