Skills by Occupation
The skills each role needs — from the EU's official ESCO classification.
Software developer
Data analyst
Web developer
Network engineer
Database administrator
Accountant
Registered nurse
Electrician
Civil engineer
Graphic designer
crime journalist
ESCO occupation · 22 essential, 31 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
build contacts to maintain news flow
evaluate writings in response to feedback
follow ethical code of conduct of journalists
editorial standards
use specific writing techniques
court procedures
record court procedures
interview people
develop professional network
criminal law
writing techniques
participate in editorial meetings
follow the news
write to a deadline
spelling
apply grammar and spelling rules
grammar
consult information sources
copyright legislation
stay up to date with social media
study topics
interview techniques
Optional & specialised skills
document interviews
provide written content
write captions
communicate by telephone
press law
promote your writings
manage writing administration
desktop publishing
multimedia systems
law enforcement
check correctness of information
follow directions of on-site director
show diplomacy
edit digital moving images
adapt to type of media
audio editing software
manage personal finances
perform image editing
proofread text
perform video editing
present during live broadcasts
create online news content
rewrite articles
ICT software specifications
pronunciation techniques
ask questions at events
apply desktop publishing techniques
edit photographs
write headlines
edit negatives
edit recorded sound
Other matches: journalist · sports journalist · business journalist · entertainment journalist · photojournalist
Coming next: live skill demand and trends — how often each skill
actually appears in job ads — arrive with the EURES / Cedefop integration. The skills above
are the canonical requirements for the role from the EU ESCO taxonomy.