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foreign correspondent
Description
Code
2642.1.11
Description
Foreign correspondents research and write news stories of international importance for newspapers, journals, magazines, radio, television and other media. They are stationed in a foreign country.
Alternative Labels
foreign affairs correspondent
foreign correspondent
foreign journalist
foreign news correspondent
foreign reporter
international correspondent
on-the-scene reporter
Regulatory Aspect
To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:
Skills & Competences
Essential Skills and Competences
apply grammar and spelling rules
build contacts to maintain news flow
consult information sources
develop professional network
evaluate writings in response to feedback
follow ethical code of conduct of journalists
follow the news
interview people
observe new developments in foreign countries
participate in editorial meetings
provide context to news stories
show intercultural awareness
speak different languages
stay up to date with social media
study cultures
study topics
use specific writing techniques
write to a deadline
Essential Knowledge
Optional Skills and Competences
adapt to changing situations
adapt to type of media
apply desktop publishing techniques
check correctness of information
communicate by telephone
create online news content
do historical research
document interviews
follow directions of on-site director
manage personal finances
manage writing administration
present during live broadcasts
promote one's writings
proofread text
provide written content
rewrite articles
write captions
write headlines
Concept URI
Status
released
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