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