Slot editor vs news editor

Differences between slot editor and news editor duties and responsibilities

Slot editor example responsibilities.

• Supervise all editorial activities, including developing editorial story boards, managing freelance copywriters and directing contract photo assignments.
• Proofread completed pages for factual accuracy and spelling mistakes before sending them to be print.
• Used InDesign, InCopy, Photoshop, QuarkXPress.
• Provide general proofreading services and fact checking for authors prior to publication of their historical novel
• Edit stories for accuracy, style, grammar and consistency under constant deadline pressure for A1 and all other sections.
• Analyze FrameMaker source document and provide feedback to XML architects to improve accuracy of conversion.

News editor example responsibilities.

• Manage the day-to-day production of the Olympics section as needed.
• Manage online web CMS, updating metadata, optimizing SEO, editing HTML/CSS, and directing UX/UI updates.
• Manage content on various CMS systems, including HTML coding and training numerous staff members on various CMS systems.
• Maintain editorial calendar, manage freelance budget and coordinate with photo editor and designers to help ensure optimal presentation of stories.
• Cover NFL playoffs and NCAA tournament games.
• Cover UConn s 2014 NCAA tournament championship run on site.
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