News copy editor vs assistant editor

Differences between news copy editor and assistant editor duties and responsibilities

News copy editor example responsibilities.

• Manage copy editing and proofreading responsibilities of weekly business newspaper and special supplements.
• Manage copy editing and proofreading responsibilities of weekly business newspaper and special supplements.
• Supervise newsroom staff of producers, writing teams in absence of main editorial supervisor.
• Supervise and train editorial assistants.
• Design and produce interactive DVD motion menus and authoring for various promotional marketing campaigns.

Assistant editor example responsibilities.

• Lead bureau newsgathering in high-pressure, breaking news situations.
• Manage the budget for all of VOA s primary newsgathering.
• Produce e-newsletters, manage website content, write headlines and captions, utilize SEO and analyze digital traffic.
• Communicate with transportation managers, administrators, equipment operators and others for fulfillment of copy to achieve editorial goals.
• Ensure compliance with PRC and FDA guidelines.
• Increase social media presence and traffic through Facebook and Instagram.
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