Definition
Individuals who formulate editorial policy and direct the operation of newspapers. Included are executive editors, managing editors, assignment editors and copy editors. Executive editors have the final say about what stories are published and how they are covered. They also oversee assistant editors who have responsibility for particular subjects such as local news, international news, feature stories or sports. Managing editors are responsible for daily operation of the news department. Assignment editors determine which reporters will cover a given story; and copy editors review and edit a reporter's copy for accuracy, content, grammar and style.
URL Name
YO-4950-1800-600
Third Level Code
YO-4950
Taxonomy Code
YO-4950.1800-600
Parent Code
YO-4950.1800
Family Code
Y
Second Level Code
YO
Fifth Level Code
YO-4950-1800-600
Fourth Level Code
YO-4950-1800
Use References
Assignment Editors, Copy Editors, Executive Editors, Managing Editors
Publication Status
Online