Senior technical editor vs assistant editor

Differences between senior technical editor and assistant editor duties and responsibilities

Senior technical editor example responsibilities.

• Identify and initiate wholesale computer upgrade to accommodate new CMS while allocating and managing staff resources devote to developing the software.
• Create, maintain, and post documents to the Internet in HTML, SHTML, Wiki, and XML formats.
• Maintain the release notes on the web, using HTML to provide ongoing/daily updates.
• Assess XML authoring tools in preparation for migrating FrameMaker documents to a modular, reusable, structure authoring environment.
• Translate DOD issuances into JTF capm issuances.
• Train writers on principles of indexing (with FrameMaker and IXgen).
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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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