editor-in-chief
Editors-in-chief oversee the production of news stories for newspapers, magazines, journals and other media. They manage the day-to-day operations of a publication and make sure it is ready on time.
Also called: editorial director, managing editor, head editor, executive editorial director, executive editor, chief editor, executive director of editorial, editor in chief
- 20
- essential skills
- 25
- optional skills
- 8
- related roles
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- ISCO-08 group
Where you can go from here
8 rolesOccupations sharing the most essential skills with this one. The number is a count, not an opinion.
- broadcast news editorWhat changes?15 skills in common
- newspaper editorWhat changes?15 skills in common
- magazine editorWhat changes?12 skills in common
- photojournalist11 skills in common
- columnist9 skills in common
- entertainment journalist9 skills in common
- journalist9 skills in common
- picture editor9 skills in common
Essential skills
20- adapt to changing situations
- adapt to type of media
- build contacts to maintain news flow
- check stories
- consult information sources
- copyright legislation
- create editorial board
- develop professional network
- digital journalism
- editorial standards
- ensure consistency of published articles
- follow ethical code of conduct of journalists
- follow the news
- implement strategic planning
- manage budgets
- manage staff
- meet deadlines
- participate in editorial meetings
- press law
- work closely with news teams
Optional skills
25- apply desktop publishing techniques
- apply grammar and spelling rules
- check correctness of information
- create online news content
- desktop publishing
- document interviews
- edit digital moving images
- edit negatives
- edit photographs
- follow newspaper house style
- grammar
- graphic design
- interview people
- interview techniques
- manage contracts
- perform image editing
- perform video editing
- photography
- proofread text
- recruit employees
- spelling
- study relevant writing
- use specific writing techniques
- write to a deadline
- writing techniques
Definition and skills from ESCO, published by the European Commission. Source concept
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