editor-in-chief
Code 2642.1.8
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.
Essential skills
Knowledge
- copyright legislation
- press law
- editorial standards
Skills and competences
- adapt to changing situations
- adapt to type of media
- check stories
- consult information sources
- develop professional network
- follow the news
- build contacts to maintain news flow
- participate in editorial meetings
- implement strategic planning
- follow ethical code of conduct of journalists
Transversal competences
- work closely with news teams
- meet deadlines
- ensure consistency of published articles
- manage budgets
- manage staff
- create editorial board
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