Hard Skills
AdvancedEditorial JudgmentThe ability to evaluate the significance, relevance, and accuracy of news stories to determine their priority and placement.
ExpertCopy EditingThe technical skill of revising text to improve readability, clarity, and strict adherence to style guides like AP or Chicago Style.
IntermediateSEO for JournalismOptimizing headlines, metadata, and body text to increase the visibility of news articles in search engine results.
ExpertMedia Ethics and Libel LawDeep understanding of the legal and ethical boundaries of journalism, including privacy, defamation, and sourcing protocols.
IntermediateCMS AdministrationTechnical proficiency in Content Management Systems to format, schedule, and publish multimedia content.