News Editor Job Opportunities
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News Editor Job Description
News editors are responsible for overseeing the content that composes a news publication. They must assign stories to reporters and photographers, edit content and write or approve headlines. News editors may work for newspapers, magazines and websites.
News Editor Job Duties
- Pay close attention to the happenings in their coverage area
- Monitor police scanners and police blotters
- Inform reporters and other editors as to what needs to be covered for each edition
- Ensure that clear instructions are given to reporters
- Review, edit and approve or disapprove stories that reporters and news writers have prepared
- Oversee content layout of publication
- React to events that occur without warning, such as a traffic accident or the firing of a city official
Majors that apply to a career as a News Editor: