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