General Overview:

Plans and directs editing of publications such as newspapers, magazines and journals prior to printing and distribution.

Tasks Include:

• makes decisions about the content of publications with other senior editors and in accordance with editorial policies and guidelines
• reviews copy to ensure that it conforms with accepted rules of style and format
• manages the day-to-day running of a newspaper or magazine
• assigns staff and photographers to stories
• writes articles, editorials or reviews
• edits copy, writes headlines and plans layout of news items in appropriate sections of publications
• may supervise journalists and undertake administrative tasks