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How to become a Journalist in Western Sahara
Journalists find, check and report news and stories for print, radio, TV and online audiences.
Quick answers
- What does a Journalist do?
- Journalists find, check and report news and stories for print, radio, TV and online audiences.
- How do you become a Journalist in Western Sahara?
- Common ways in: Degree in journalism and communication (about 3 years); Diploma in journalism (about 2 years). Routes and durations vary by country and person.
- Which school subjects help you become a Journalist?
- English or Literature, History.
Official definition
Journalists research, investigate, interpret and communicate news and public affairs through newspapers, television, radio and other media.
ISCO-08 unit group 2642, Journalists. Contains ESCO data. (c) European Union. Reuse authorised provided the source is acknowledged (Commission Decision 2011/833/EU). ISCO-08 is the International Standard Classification of Occupations of the International Labour Organization.
What the work involves
- Research and interview sources
- Write or record stories
- Check facts before publishing
Key skills
- Writing
- Research methods
- Communication
- Photography and video
Where this career can lead
CareerProof Global guidance: common routes and typical durations compiled by our team; they vary by country and person.
Ways in
CareerProof Global guidance: common routes and typical durations compiled by our team; they vary by country and person.
Degree · about 3 years
Degree in journalism and communication
Diploma · about 2 years
Diploma in journalism
School subjects that keep this path open
- English or Literature
- History
Subjects this work relies on
How important each subject's knowledge is in the job itself, rated by people doing it (1 to 5).
- English or Literature in EnglishO*NET: English LanguageExtremely important (4.8)
- Media StudiesO*NET: Communications and MediaExtremely important (4.7)
- Computer StudiesO*NET: Computers and ElectronicsVery important (3.6)
Linked to the ESCO occupation journalist and the O*NET profile News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists through the official ESCO to O*NET crosswalk. O*NET data describe work in the United States; requirements differ by country. This page includes information from the O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA). Used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. CareerProof Global has modified all or some of this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.
Preparation needed
Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed
- Education
- Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.
- Experience
- A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.
- Training
- Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.
Linked to the ESCO occupation journalist and the O*NET profile News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists through the official ESCO to O*NET crosswalk. O*NET data describe work in the United States; requirements differ by country. This page includes information from the O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA). Used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. CareerProof Global has modified all or some of this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.
Where this career can lead
CareerProof Global guidance: common routes and typical durations compiled by our team; they vary by country and person.
Careers people move in from
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Linked to the ESCO occupation journalist and the O*NET profile News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists through the official ESCO to O*NET crosswalk. O*NET data describe work in the United States; requirements differ by country. This page includes information from the O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA). Used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. CareerProof Global has modified all or some of this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.
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