Newspaper writer vs staff writer

Differences between newspaper writer and staff writer duties and responsibilities

Newspaper writer example responsibilities.

• Manage the Instagram account, which mean publishing and keeping up to date with the articles.
• Proofread all columns before being publish, train new employees, write opinion and news columns.
• Create and envision editorials for the publication.
• Coordinate and conduct interviews with article subjects, and maintain constant communication with editor-in-chief.
• Create story and editorial ideas to give to writers, to help generate interest and ensure circulation of the paper.
• Coordinate and conduct interviews with article subjects, and maintain constant communication with editor-in-chief.

Staff writer example responsibilities.

• Manage magazine's transition to a new CMS system.
• Manage website by uploading and scheduling articles, fixing errors, proofreading, optimizing for SEO, and polishing content.
• Manage arts and entertainment editorial calendar, assign stories to multiple freelancers and plan daily coverage.
• Assist with copywriting, magazine and advertisement layout.
• Research, verify facts and edit all contributor submissions.
• Create unique columns commentating on the social state of hockey and the NHL.
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