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Overview
Political journalists research politics, politicians, parties and public events, then turn interviews and verified information into articles, broadcasts or other media pieces.
In job descriptions, look for interview techniques, political science, editorial standards, source checking, contacts for news flow, grammar, copyright and ethical journalism rules.
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Search jobsWhat the work can involve
Political journalism combines reporting routines with knowledge of parties, institutions, campaigns and public decisions. Work can involve interviews, event coverage, source checks, article drafts and rapid edits under editorial standards.
Skills and specializations
Strong practice depends on interview technique, political science, grammar, copyright and ethical journalism. Specialization may focus on elections, parliament, local politics, policy areas or explanatory political analysis.
Salary context
Pay context is shaped by medium, beat responsibility, deadlines, travel, live coverage and whether the journalist owns analysis, interviews or commentary. A staff reporter and freelance contributor can have different terms.
Career paths
Career paths may move from local political reporting to correspondent work, desk editing, investigative projects, broadcast analysis, newsletter writing or specialist coverage of parties and elections.
Good to know
A useful vacancy names the publication format, political beat, expected sources, editing process and deadline rhythm. Check whether commentary is part of the role or separate from reporting.
Editorial note
This guide is editorial career context, not official labour-market statistics or role-specific pay data.
Where might this occupation occur?
This occupation may occur in several kinds of economic activity. Here are some examples and other occupations that may be found in the same areas.
Publishing of newspapers
This is one example. Other occupations in this activity include entertainment journalist, business journalist and critic.
Explore this activityPublishing of journals and periodicals
This occupation may also occur in this activity. Other occupations there include entertainment journalist, business journalist and critic.
Explore this activityLiterary creation and musical composition activities
Another possibility is this activity. Other occupations there include journalist, critic and writer.
Explore this activityThese examples offer an overview but do not show every economic activity where the occupation may occur.
About this information
The selection is based on how occupations are connected to economic activities in ESCO and NACE. Only a few examples are shown to make the information easier to use. The occupations were selected because they are close in occupation area and important skills. The examples are not a ranking. They do not show where most people work, where demand is highest, or which occupation is best suited to a particular person.
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O*NET relationships
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O*NET relationships: 1
Political Scientists
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Close relationship
The occupations are closely related, but the official mapping does not treat them as exact equivalents.
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NACE Rev. 2.1
Economic activities linked to this occupation.
58.13Publishing of journals and periodicals90.11Literary creation and musical composition activities58.12Publishing of newspapers
Alternative labels
Occupation group
journalist (2642.1)
Source facts
| ESCO URI | http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/eb7e42d0-9b3f-49ad-81f1-b9ee8491bf39 |
|---|---|
| ESCO code | 2642.1.15 |
| ISCO group | 2642 |
| Concept type | Occupation |