Consultation on National Occupational Standards for
Journalism
 

Journalism is going through a period of unprecedented change. New and emerging technologies, the convergence of traditional media, the growth of social media and the changing nature of the relationship between journalists and the public are all factors. This has created great opportunities and even greater challenges – particularly in terms of the knowledge and skills required of contemporary journalists.

The Journalism Standards intend to cover the essential skills, knowledge and competencies that are fundamental to different roles throughout the various sectors of the UK media in a converged world. This is your chance to feed back and let us know if this first draft of the Standards accurately reflects your area of work.

Please look at the ‘key areas’ of Journalism below, and click the links to download the related Standards in PDF format. Alternatively, you can download here a PDF of the full suite of these Standards: Draft NOS - Journalism

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A very short questionnaire below offers you a chance to provide your feedback.
   
News on the web Industry context and the market
  Understand the practice of journalism in the UK media
  Understand the market, consumers and audiences for content created by journalists
  Contribute to the creative process in journalism
 
 
 
     
       
Shorthand image Ideas and research
  Originate and develop ideas for content
  Undertake research and gather information
  Cover events
  Prepare for and conduct interviews
  Take and use shorthand 
 
     
       
News on PDA image Content creation
  Write copy for print
  Write for radio and audio
  Write for TV and video 
  Write for the web and mobile platforms  
  Write captions 
  Write headings
  Write promotional material 
  Take photographs
  Use specialist photographic equipment
  Acquire content for programmes
  Record audio visual material
  Prepare for location reporting
       
Online news Content delivery
  Edit copy
  Manage digital images
  Design and produce page layout
  Control the print production process
  Edit audio material
  Edit video material
  Edit material for the web and mobile platforms
  Deliver content from a radio or TV studio
  Develop voice and presentation skills
  Evaluate the success of editorial content
 
 
       
Exchanging business cards Managing your own work
  Develop productive working relationships with colleagues
  Network and communicate with external contacts
  Create and pitch content for commission
  Manage and market yourself as a freelancer
 
 
     
       
Big Ben image Public affairs, law, regulation and ethics
  Report on government and politics in Britain
  Comply with the law and media regulation 
  Conduct yourself ethically as a journalist
  Make sure your own actions reduce risks to health and safety
  Conduct a health and safety risk assessment of a workplace
  Develop procedures to safely control work operations
  Work in challenging or hostile environments
                                                                                                      
Now have your say
This consultation has now closed. For more information on Skillset's Standards work, please visit www.skillset.org/standards
       

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