Editor / Journalist
Nature
In board sports, an editor works in specialized magazines, which can be free or not. He/she is usually specialized in one board sport but needs to possess extensive global culture. His/her responsibilities include writing articles, organising interviews and sometimes even choosing illustrations. He/she must have a proper personal writing style, which is in line with the editorial orientation of the channel he/she writes for.
Mission
An editor is constantly travelling and usually works alone.
Writing articles
Testing equipment
Interviewing riders
Compétences
Excellent writing skills
Curiosity
Communication and people skills
Autonomy
Accès
Journalism schools provide solid writing skills. Above all, it the writing style sometimes referred to as « the pen », which enables individuals to make a name for themselves in this field.