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
photojournalist
ESCO occupation · 25 essential, 24 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
develop professional network
write to a deadline
spelling
meet deadlines
select camera apertures
editorial standards
follow ethical code of conduct of journalists
evaluate writings in response to feedback
build contacts to maintain news flow
study topics
use specific writing techniques
photography
follow the news
adapt to type of media
select photographic equipment
interview people
writing techniques
grammar
copyright legislation
participate in editorial meetings
interview techniques
apply grammar and spelling rules
stay up to date with social media
set up photographic equipment
consult information sources
Optional & specialised skills
follow directions of on-site director
promote yourself
manage personal finances
record multi-track sound
maintain photographic equipment
maintain an artistic portfolio
edit photographs
edit negatives
check correctness of information
audio editing software
develop film
edit digital moving images
use photographic equipment
edit recorded sound
write captions
perform video editing
write headlines
press law
adapt to changing situations
create online news content
direct photographic workers
perform image editing
test photographic equipment
manage writing administration
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.