Journalism employability skills in China

Journalism is a field that has undergone profound transformations, with the application of advanced technologies altering the production, consumption, and dissemination of news. In this context, higher education institutions and journalism must rethink and innovate the way we teach and then practice journalism. Analyzing the core employability skills required for journalism positions is beneficial in enhancing the quality of training for journalism students in higher education institutions, as well as improving the competitiveness of experienced journalism practitioners. This research uses content analysis to investigate job advertisements for journalism positions, while also exploring the skills that future journalism practitioners should acquire through interviews with experts in the field. The findings indicate that traditional journalism skills such as interviewing, writing, and editing remain critically important. Technology skills have emerged as essential skills in journalism. Furthermore, attributes like adaptability and motivation also appear to be significant. The research findings hold significant relevance for the design of journalism curricula, particularly in the integration of employability skills within journalism courses

Advertising · Business · China · Content analysis · Employability · Journalism · Pedagogy · Political science · Public relations · Social science · Sociology · Higher Education and Employability · Higher Education Governance and Development · International Student and Expatriate Challenges · Mathematics · Psychology

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  Open Access•Deb Wenger, Deb Halpern Wenger et al.•Journalism & Mass Communication…•2018

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