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News Editor Jobs - Canada

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