ISCO Specialization 2642.1.13 Newspaper Editor
From Open Risk Manual
Definition
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.
Essential Skills
- Check Stories
- Follow The News
- Develop Professional Network
- Follow Ethical Code Of Conduct Of Journalists
- Adapt To Type Of Media
- Build Contacts To Maintain News Flow
- Respect Cultural Preferences
- Writing Techniques
- Editorial Standards
- Meet Deadlines
- Participate In Editorial Meetings
- Consult Information Sources
- Use Specific Writing Techniques
- Copyright Legislation
- Adapt To Changing Situations
- Delegate Activities
- Apply Organisational Techniques
- Ensure Consistency Of Published Articles
- Press Law
- Create Editorial Board
Optional Skills
- Proofread Text
- Write To A Deadline
- Manage Staff
- Apply Grammar And Spelling Rules
- Write Captions
- Interview People
- Spelling
- Edit Negatives
- Edit Photographs
- Desktop Publishing
- Accounting Techniques
- Perform Image Editing
- Check Correctness Of Information
- Graphic Design
- Ask Questions At Events
- Write Headlines
- Manage Budgets
- Create Online News Content
- Grammar
- Interview Techniques
- Apply Desktop Publishing Techniques
Alternative Names
- Graphics Editor
- Sports Editor
- Newspaper Graphics Editor
- News Editor
- Newspaper News Editor
