Newspaper photographer competencies

Newspaper photographer competencies

In this post, you can ref competencies needed for Newspaper photographer position. The standard job competencies include knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA model).

Apart from that, you can ref a job qualification also contains other elements such as education, experience, license, qualities, training courses, physical requirements, degree or certificates…

I. Job qualifications

You can find out competencies from standard job qualification below:

      1.            Bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field desired.

      2.            Good writing, researching and interviewing skills.

      3.            Good grammar, spelling and punctuation required.

      4.            Competency in photography, Photoshop.

      5.            Good pagination skills. Experience in Quark desired.

      6.            Commitment to quality in all aspects, from news coverage to design.

      7.            Good organization and time management skills. Self-motivation and professionalism is key.

      8.            Ability to work well with other departments and employees, to include PLG News 13

      9.            Knowledge and interest in the Internet and social media.

  10.            Must have a vehicle to travel to assignments; valid drivers’ license and proof of vehicle insurance must be provided.

II. Key skills employers are looking for

Below are top 7 skills/abilities that every employers are looking for, you should pay attention to them:

1. Adaptability/Flexibility
2. Dependability/Reliability/Responsibility
3. Teamwork
4. Positive Attitude
5. Professionalism
6. Willingness to Learn
7. Communications Skills