Blogger Legal, Social & Cultural Professionals
SaveWhat Does a Blogger Do?
Bloggers write online articles on a wide range of subjects such as politics, fashion, economics and sports. They can relate objective facts, but often they also give their opinion on the related topic. Bloggers also interact with their readers via comments.
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Copyright Legislation
Legislation describing the protection of the rights of original authors over their work, and how others can use it.
These are common skills for this role, based on a European framework. Requirements vary between jobs, including in the UK. Real-world experience matters more than ticking every box - use this as a guide, not a checklist.
Skills You Need to Become a Blogger
Essential Skills
Essential Skills
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EssentialCopyright Legislation knowledge
Legislation describing the protection of the rights of original authors over their work, and how others can use it.
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EssentialOnline Moderation Techniques knowledge
The strategies and methods used to interact online and moderate online users and groups.
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EssentialWriting Techniques knowledge
The different techniques to write a story such as the descriptive, persuasive, first person and other techniques.
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EssentialICT Software Specifications knowledge
The characteristics, use and operations of various software products such as computer programmes and application software.
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EssentialSocial Media Management knowledge
The planning, development, and implementation of strategies aimed at managing social media platforms, the publications, the social media management tools, and the image of organisations in them.
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EssentialConsult Information Sources skill
Consult relevant information sources to find inspiration, to educate yourself on certain topics and to acquire background information.
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EssentialCreate Online News Content skill
Create and upload news content for e.g. websites, blogs and social media.
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EssentialDevelop Professional Network skill
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 …
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EssentialEvaluate Writings In Response To Feedback skill
Edit and adapt work in response to comments from peers and publishers.
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EssentialFollow The News skill
Follow current events in politics, economics, social communities, cultural sectors, internationally, and in sports.
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EssentialManage Online Content skill
Ensure the website content is up to date, organised, attractive and meets the target audience needs, the requirements of the company and international standards by checking the links, setting the …
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EssentialStay Up To Date With Social Media skill
Keep up with the trends and people on social media such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
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EssentialStudy Topics skill
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 …
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EssentialUse Specific Writing Techniques skill
Use writing techniques depending on the type of media, the genre, and the story.
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EssentialFollow Up Online User Requests skill
Take feedback from online visitors and take actions that address their requests according to their specific needs.
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EssentialManage Website skill
Monitor online traffic, make estimations and improvements to one's website.
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Optional Skills (5 of 25 displayed)
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OptionalGrammar knowledge
The set of structural rules governing the composition of clauses, phrases, and words in any given natural language.
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OptionalSocial Media Marketing Techniques knowledge
The marketing methods and strategies used to increase attention and website traffic through social media channels.
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OptionalAudio Editing Software knowledge
The various software for editing and generating audio, such as Adobe Audition, Soundforge, and Power Sound Editor.
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OptionalDesktop Publishing knowledge
The creation of documents using page layout skills on a computer. Desktop publishing software can generate layouts and produce typographic quality text and images.
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OptionalSpelling knowledge
The rules concerning the way words are spelled.
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OptionalInterview Techniques knowledge
The techniques for getting information out of people by asking the right questions in the right way and to make them feel comfortable.
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OptionalApply Desktop Publishing Techniques skill
Apply desktop publishing techniques and software to create page layouts and typographic quality text.
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OptionalApply Grammar And Spelling Rules skill
Apply the rules of spelling and grammar and ensure consistency throughout texts.
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OptionalApply Social Media Marketing skill
Employ website traffic of social media such as Facebook and Twitter to generate attention and participation of existing and potential customers through discussion forums, web logs, microblogging and social communities …
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OptionalBuild Contacts To Maintain News Flow skill
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, …
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OptionalCheck Correctness Of Information skill
Check if the information contains factual errors, is reliable, and has news value.
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OptionalDocument Interviews skill
Record, write, and capture answers and information collected during interviews for processing and analysis using shorthand or technical equipment.
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OptionalEdit Digital Moving Images skill
Use specialised software to edit video images for use in an artistic production.
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OptionalEdit Photographs skill
Resize, enhance and retouche photographs, using airbrushing, editing software and other techniques.
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OptionalEdit Recorded Sound skill
Edit audio footage using a variety of sofware, tools, and techniques such as crossfading, speed effects, and removing unwanted noises.
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OptionalInterview People skill
Interview people in a range of different circumstances.
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OptionalManage Personal Finances skill
Identify personal financial objectives and set up a strategy to match this target in seeking support and advice when necessary.
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OptionalManage Writing Administration skill
Manage the financial and administrative side of writing including making up budgets, maintaining financial records, checking contracts, etc.
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OptionalPerform Image Editing skill
Edit various types of images such as analogue and digital photographs or illustrations.
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OptionalPerform Online Data Analysis skill
Analyse online experiences and online data for purposes of understanding user behaviour, triggers of online attention, and other factors that could optimise webpage development and exposure.
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OptionalPerform Video Editing skill
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 …
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OptionalWrite To A Deadline skill
Schedule and respect tight deadlines, especially for theatre, screen and radio projects.
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OptionalDevelop Online Community Plan skill
Create the community's plan to grow the online community, build usage, retain recent users and increase the user's participation.
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OptionalReport Live Online skill
Given an account of a situation in real-time via online technologies when covering important events, especially on national newspapers.
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OptionalResearch Website Users skill
Record and analyse website traffic by distributing surveys or using e-commerce and analytics. Identify the needs and preferences of target visitors in order to apply marketing strategies to increase website …
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