Skills, Education and Experience
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Skills
- excellent written language and communication skills
- research skills and attention to detail
- working well with others
- good computer skills
- knowledge of current events
- willingness to take risks
- critical thinking
- initiative and persistence
- knowledge of journalistic ethics, laws, and standards
- able to work within tight deadlines
- able to take in a wide variety of information quickly and accurately
Education and Experience
Education and Experience
Journalists must have a college diploma or a university degree in journalism or a related field (i.e., communications). Other requirements may include:
- A university degree in English or history with proven writing skills.
- One to two years of experience for daily newspapers
- Newspaper layout experience and proven competency with a digital camera
Reporters are not required to get post-secondary training, but, you are not likely to get a job without it. You can earn a degree or diploma in journalism or communications. Many programs offer an internship in a newsroom.
Sources: WorkBC and Career Cruising
Qualifications
Qualifications
This occupation is not regulated in British Columbia.