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