Newspaper, periodical and broadcast editors

This pivotal role oversees the content, quality, and direction of publications or broadcasts. They are crucial for shaping narratives, ensuring accuracy, and delivering compelling and relevant information to specific audiences.

Key responsibilities involve planning editorial calendars, commissioning articles or segments, and assigning tasks to writers, reporters, or producers. They review, edit, and fact-check content for clarity, grammar, style, and accuracy. A core function is ensuring adherence to journalistic standards, legal guidelines, and ethical considerations, while also managing deadlines and overall content flow. They guide the tone and voice, and may be involved in strategic content development.

They also collaborate closely with writers, journalists, designers, producers, and management teams to align content with editorial vision and organizational goals. Ultimately, they are accountable for the integrity, quality, and impact of the published or broadcast content, directly shaping public discourse and audience engagement.