IT Journalist Requirements, Skills & Qualifications

The following common skills and qualifications are required of an IT Journalist:

  • Passion, knowledge and interest in new trends on all social media platforms (Twitter, Facebook, Reddit, Imgur, Tumblr, Pinterest, Vine, YouTube, Instagram, SnapChat and other emerging platforms)
  • Ability to find, source and verify original content 
  • Previous working experience in journalism
  • Excellent portfolio of published articles 
  • Hands on experience in writing and editing

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of IT Journalist skill, qualifications and experience. Job requirements for specific IT Journalist roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.

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