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
presenter
ESCO occupation · 19 essential, 21 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
follow time cues
consult information sources
pronunciation techniques
develop professional network
adapt to type of media
breathing techniques
follow directions of the artistic director
memorise lines
grammar
rehearse role
meet expectations of target audience
vocal techniques
spelling
audiovisual equipment
follow the news
perform improvisation
copyright legislation
gather information on theme of the show
read pre-drafted texts
Optional & specialised skills
moderate a debate
consult with production director
prepare broadcasts
use audio reproduction software
lighting techniques
press law
work with a voice coach
communicate by telephone
present during live broadcasts
check correctness of information
adopt a relaxed posture
select music
proofread text
interview people
compose playlist
develop program ideas
perform market research
interview techniques
photography
practice humour
apply grammar and spelling rules
Other matches: news anchor · weather forecaster · zookeeper · activity leader · hair stylist
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.