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