Hard Skills
AdvancedEditorial JudgmentThe ability to evaluate stories for news value, relevance, and accuracy to determine placement and priority.
IntermediateCopy Editing and ProofreadingReviewing and correcting written material to ensure grammatical accuracy, clarity, and adherence to style guides like AP or Chicago.
AdvancedFact-Checking and VerificationSystematically verifying the accuracy of claims, quotes, and data points before publication.
IntermediateSearch Engine Optimization (SEO) for NewsImplementing keywords and metadata strategies to improve the visibility of news stories in search results.
IntermediateContent Management Systems (CMS) ProficiencyExpert use of digital platforms to format, schedule, and publish multimedia news content.