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
sports journalist
ESCO occupation · 22 essential, 31 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
write to a deadline
copyright legislation
consult information sources
stay up to date with social media
spelling
grammar
editorial standards
sports competition information
interview techniques
sport games rules
evaluate writings in response to feedback
apply grammar and spelling rules
build contacts to maintain news flow
participate in editorial meetings
sporting events
writing techniques
develop professional network
follow the news
study topics
follow ethical code of conduct of journalists
interview people
use specific writing techniques
Optional & specialised skills
ask questions at events
perform video editing
manage writing administration
create online news content
press law
promote your writings
adapt to changing situations
sport history
proofread text
edit negatives
adapt to type of media
perform image editing
audio editing software
manage personal finances
desktop publishing
rewrite articles
ICT software specifications
communicate by telephone
present during live broadcasts
write headlines
check correctness of information
edit digital moving images
follow directions of on-site director
edit recorded sound
write captions
edit photographs
provide written content
multimedia systems
apply desktop publishing techniques
pronunciation techniques
document interviews
Other matches: journalist · presenter · business journalist · newspaper editor · entertainment journalist
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.