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News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists — Skills Profile

Complete breakdown of skills, knowledge, and abilities required for this occupation.

Skills Overview

WritingSpeakingReading Compre…Active ListeningSocial Percept…Critical Think…Time ManagementActive Learning

Skills (35)

Knowledge Areas (33)

Communications and Media
5.5
English Language
5.4
Geography
4.0
Customer and Personal Service
3.9
Computers and Electronics
3.7
Law and Government
3.7
History and Archeology
3.5
Telecommunications
3.4
Sociology and Anthropology
3.3
Administration and Management
3.2
Philosophy and Theology
3.2
Administrative
3.1
Psychology
3.0
Education and Training
3.0
Public Safety and Security
3.0
Mathematics
2.9
Transportation
2.3
Foreign Language
2.2
Sales and Marketing
2.2
Economics and Accounting
2.1
Personnel and Human Resources
2.0
Fine Arts
2.0
Medicine and Dentistry
1.9
Engineering and Technology
1.8
Production and Processing
1.8
Design
1.7
Biology
1.6
Therapy and Counseling
1.5
Mechanical
1.5
Physics
1.4
Food Production
1.4
Building and Construction
1.4
Chemistry
1.3

Interest Profile (RIASEC)

Artistic

5.1

Investigative

4.2

Enterprising

4.0

Conventional

3.6

Social

2.8

Realistic

1.5