Journalist jobs in Finland
Journalists research, verify and write news stories for newspapers, magazines, television and other broadcast media. They cover political, economic, cultural, social and sport events. Journalists must conform to ethical codes such as freedom of speech and right of reply, press law and editorial standards in order to bring objective information.
Journalist - Which skills are essential?
Participate in meetings with fellow editors and journalists to discuss possible topics and to divide the tasks and workload.
The techniques for getting information out of people by asking the right questions in the right way and to make them feel comfortable.
The guidelines on how to deal with and report on privacy, children, and death according to impartiality, and other standards.
Carry out effective research on relevant topics to be able to produce summary information appropriate to different audiences. The research may involve looking at books, journals, the internet, and/or verbal discussions with knowledgeable persons.
Edit and adapt work in response to comments from peers and publishers.
Interview people in a range of different circumstances.
Keep up with the trends and people on social media such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
Consult relevant information sources to find inspiration, to educate yourself on certain topics and to acquire background information.
The different techniques to write a story such as the descriptive, persuasive, first person and other techniques.
Apply the rules of spelling and grammar and ensure consistency throughout texts.
The rules concerning the way words are spelled.
Reach out to and meet up with people in a professional context. Find common ground and use your contacts for mutual benefit. Keep track of the people in your personal professional network and stay up to date on their activities.
Follow the ethical code of conduct of journalists, such as freedom of speech, right of reply, being objective, and other rules.
Use writing techniques depending on the type of media, the genre, and the story.
The set of structural rules governing the composition of clauses, phrases, and words in any given natural language.
Build contacts to maintain a flow of news, for example, police and emergency services, local council, community groups, health trusts, press officers from a variety of organisations, the general public, etc.
Legislation describing the protection of the rights of original authors over their work, and how others can use it.
Schedule and respect tight deadlines, especially for theatre, screen and radio projects.
Follow current events in politics, economics, social communities, cultural sectors, internationally, and in sports.
Journalist - Which skills are useful but not essential?
Provide substantial context to national or international news stories to explain things in more detail.
The body of artistic writing characterized by beauty of expression, form, and universality of intellectual and emotional appeal.
Attend a variety of events, such as council meetings, magistrates' court proceedings, football matches, talent contests, press conferences and ask questions.
Use different software products and techniques to process photographic negatives and adapt the images to the desired specifications.
The ideas and principles that political parties stand for and the politicians representing them.
The regulations concerning the procedures during elections, such as voting regulations, campaign regulations, which procedures candidates must follow, how votes are counted, and other electoral procedures.
Establish and maintain sustainable partnerships with cultural authorities, sponsors and other cultural institutions.
The purpose, organisation and management of cultural projects and related fundraising actions.
Direct and manage the daily activities of photographic workers.
Monitor and forecast the tendencies of a financial market to move in a particular direction over time.
The different musical instruments, their ranges, timbre, and possible combinations.
Master foreign languages to be able to communicate in one or more foreign languages.
Observe political, economic and societal developments in the assigned country, gather and report relevant information to the relevant institution.
Use scientific methods to research history and culture.
The systems of government, the methodology concerning the analysis of political activity and behaviour, and the theory and practice of influencing people and acquiring governance.
Create and upload news content for e.g. websites, blogs and social media.
Quality and range of raw materials, half finished products and end products of a specific food sector.
Art and practice of creating aesthetically appealing images by recording light or electromagnetic radiation.
Present arguments during a negotiation or debate, or in written form, in a persuasive manner in order to obtain the most support for the case the speaker or writer represents.
Choose the best position and orientation of the camera to capture the scene, along with other necessary equipment.
The different organisations involved in law enforcement, as well as the laws and regulations in law enforcement procedures.
Maintain portfolios of artistic work to show styles, interests, abilities and realisations.
Apply desktop publishing techniques and software to create page layouts and typographic quality text.
The procedures involved in conducting a succesful political campaign, such as the specific research methods, promotional tools, liaising with the public, and other strategic aspects concerning the organising and conducting of political campaigns.
Check if the information contains factual errors, is reliable, and has news value.
Different musical styles and genres such as blues, jazz, reggae, rock, or indie.
Attend exhibitions organised to enable companies in a specific sector to demonstrate their latest products and services, study the activities of their competitors, and observe recent market trends.
Change approach to situations based on unexpected and sudden changes in people's needs and mood or in trends; shift strategies, improvise and naturally adapt to those circumstances.
Study and internalise a culture that is not your own to truly understand its traditions, rules, and workings.
Attend fairs and events to get familiar with new book trends and to meet with authors, publishers, and others in the publishing sector.
Rearrange and edit video footage in the course of the post-production process. Edit the footage using a variety of sofware, tools, and techniques such as colour correction and effects, speed effects, and audio enhancing.
Adjust lens apertures, shutter speeds and camera focus.
Investigate trends in foodstuffs related to consumers preferences. Examine key markets based on both product type and geography as well as technological improvements in the industry.
Attend concerts, plays, and other cultural performances.
Read a text thoroughly, search for, review and correct errors to ensure content is valid for publishing.
The history of art and artists, the artistic trends throughout centuries and their contemporary evolutions.
The background history of players and athletes and the history of sport events and games.
Manage the financial and administrative side of writing including making up budgets, maintaining financial records, checking contracts, etc.
Adapt to different types of media such as television, movies, commercials, and others. Adapt work to type of media, scale of production, budget, genres within type of media, and others.
Identify personal financial objectives and set up a strategy to match this target in seeking support and advice when necessary.
The study of the physical, biological, and chemical makeup of food and the scientific concepts underlying food processing and nutrition.
Monitor the possibility and development of political conflicts in specific contexts, such as in or between political parties, governments, or between different countries, as well as identifying its potential impact on government operations, and public safety.
The set of national and international regulations for hygiene of foodstuffs and food safety, e.g. regulation (EC) 852/2004.
The different literary genres in the history of literature, their technique, tone, content and length.
Show sensibility towards cultural differences by taking actions which facilitate positive interaction between international organisations, between groups or individuals of different cultures, and to promote integration in a community.
The information regarding latest results, competitions and events in the sporting industry.
Talk about your work at events and conduct readings, speeches and book signings; establish a network among fellow writers.
Th legal rules, constitutions and regulations applicable for the punishement of offenders.
Economic principles and practices, financial and commodity markets, banking and the analysis of financial data.
Record all the information necessary for proper record maintenance during court hearings, such as the people present, the case, the evidence presented, the sentence made, and other important matters which were brought up during the hearing.
The pronunciation techniques to properly and understandably pronounce words.
Rewrite unpublished manuscripts to correct errors and to make them more appealing to the target audience.
The origins, history and development of the dance styles and forms used, including current manifestations, current practices and methods of delivery in a chosen dance style.
Ensure operative processes are finished at a previously agreed-upon time.
Edit various types of images such as analogue and digital photographs or illustrations.
Read unpublished articles thoroughly to look for errors.
Liaise with actors, musicians, writers, and other celebrities to establish a good relationship with them.
Recording and mixing audio signals from different sound sources on a multi-track recorder.
Watch films and television broadcasts closely and with attention to detail to give your objective view on them.
Use specialised software to edit video images for use in an artistic production.
The characteristics, use and operations of various software products such as computer programmes and application software.
Market one's own strengths in terms of skills and knowledge.
The methods, procedures and techniques pertaining to the operation of multimedia systems, usually a combination of software and hardware, presenting various types of media such as video and audio.
Ensure that articles are consistent with the genre and theme of the newspaper, journal or magazine.
The art of discourse that aims at improving the ability of writers and speakers to inform, persuade or motivate their audience.
The theoretical, historical, and critical approaches to films. This includes the narrative, artistic, cultural, economic, and political implications of cinema.
Write titles to accompany news articles. Make sure they are to the point and inviting.
The rules and regulations of sport games such as football, soccer, tennis, and others.
Critically reflect upon processes and outcomes of the artisitc production process in order to ensure quality of experience and/or product.
The market in which shares of publicly held companies are issued and traded.
Select appropriate photographic equipment and background properties, and adapt it according to subjects, materials, and conditions.
Identify the strengths and weaknesses of various abstract, rational concepts, such as issues, opinions, and approaches related to a specific problematic situation in order to formulate solutions and alternative methods of tackling the situation.
Read the latest book releases and give your opinion on them.
Possess an understanding of different sporting events and conditions that can affect a result.
Execute maintenance tasks to keep photographic equipment functioning properly.
Communicate information in written form via digital or print media according to the needs of the target group. Structure the content according to specifications and standards. Apply grammar and spelling rules.
Edit audio footage using a variety of sofware, tools, and techniques such as crossfading, speed effects, and removing unwanted noises.
The creation of documents using page layout skills on a computer. Desktop publishing software can generate layouts and produce typographic quality text and images.
Use analogue or digital camera equipment, along with a variety of accessories such as tripods, filters and lenses.
Rewrite articles to correct errors, make them more appealing to the audience, and to ensure that they fit within time and space allotments.
The various software for editing and generating audio, such as Adobe Audition, Soundforge, and Power Sound Editor.
The body of interrelated concepts that constitutes the theoretical background of music.
Tax legislation applicable to a specific area of specialisation, such as import tax, government tax, etc.
The legal rules that govern how corporate stakeholders (such as shareholders, employees, directors, consumers, etc) interact with one another, and the responsibilities corporations have to their stakeholders.
The regulations which are in place during the investigation of a court case and during a court hearing, and of how these events occur.
Liaise via telephone by making and answering calls in a timely, professional and polite manner.
The laws concerning the licensing of books and the freedom of expression in all products of the media.
Resize, enhance and retouche photographs, using airbrushing, editing software and other techniques.
Test photographic equipment, tools and accessories.
Record, write, and capture answers and information collected during interviews for processing and analysis using shorthand or technical equipment.
Financial rules and procedures applicable to a certain location, whose regulatory bodies decide on its jurisdiction
Deal with people in a sensitive and tactful way.
Follow the instructions of the director when covering events on location.
Present live on political, economic, cultural, social, international or sport events, or host a live broadcast program.
Prepare tools and developing and printing equipment. Develop and print exposed film using chemicals.
Write captions to accompany cartoons, drawings, and photographs. These captions can be humorous or explanatory.