newspaper editor
Newspaper editors decide which news stories are interesting enough and will be covered in the paper. They assign journalists to each item. Newspaper editors determine the length of each news article and where it will be featured in the newspaper. They also ensure that publications are finished on time for publishing.
Also called: graphics editor, sports editor, newspaper graphics editor, news editor, newspaper news editor
- 20
- essential skills
- 23
- optional skills
- 8
- related roles
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Where you can go from here
8 rolesOccupations sharing the most essential skills with this one. The number is a count, not an opinion.
- editor-in-chiefWhat changes?15 skills in common
- broadcast news editorWhat changes?13 skills in common
- magazine editorWhat changes?13 skills in common
- photojournalist12 skills in common
- crime journalist10 skills in common
- critic10 skills in common
- foreign correspondent10 skills in common
- sports journalist10 skills in common
Essential skills
20- adapt to changing situations
- adapt to type of media
- apply organisational techniques
- build contacts to maintain news flow
- check stories
- consult information sources
- copyright legislation
- create editorial board
- develop professional network
- editorial standards
- ensure consistency of published articles
- follow ethical code of conduct of journalists
- follow newspaper house style
- follow the news
- meet deadlines
- participate in editorial meetings
- press law
- respect cultural preferences
- use specific writing techniques
- writing techniques
Optional skills
23- accounting techniques
- apply desktop publishing techniques
- apply grammar and spelling rules
- ask questions at events
- check correctness of information
- create online news content
- desktop publishing
- digital journalism
- edit negatives
- edit photographs
- grammar
- graphic design
- interview people
- interview techniques
- manage budgets
- manage staff
- perform image editing
- proofread text
- spelling
- use word processing software
- write captions
- write headlines
- write to a deadline
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