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political journalist

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Description

Political journalists research and write articles about politics and politicians for newspapers, magazines, television and other media. They conduct interviews and attend events.

EssentialOptional

Theoretical Knowledge

editorial standards grammar spelling political parties writing techniques rhetoric political science copyright legislation interview techniques audio editing software ICT software specifications multimedia systems political campaigning pronunciation techniques desktop publishing election law press law

Practical Skills

stay up to date with social media build contacts to maintain news flow study topics consult information sources apply grammar and spelling rules follow ethical code of conduct of journalists interview people participate in editorial meetings develop professional network write to a deadline use specific writing techniques evaluate writings in response to feedback follow the news promote one's writings follow directions of on-site director present during live broadcasts edit photographs edit recorded sound write captions provide written content check correctness of information write headlines edit negatives ask questions at events perform video editing manage writing administration document interviews apply desktop publishing techniques monitor political conflicts review unpublished articles observe new developments in foreign countries communicate by telephone perform image editing adapt to changing situations edit digital moving images analyse the comments of selected audiences create online news content manage personal finances adapt to type of media proofread text