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Newspaper Editor decide which news stories are interesting enough and will be covered in the paper. They assign journalists to each item. Newspaper editors determine the length of each news article and where it will be featured in the newspaper. They also ensure that publications are finished on time for publishing.

Alternative Names

Tasks

collecting, reporting and commenting on news and current affairs for publication in newspapers and periodicals or for broadcast by radio or television

collecting local, national and international news through interviews, investigation and observation, attending public events, seeking out records, reviewing written work, attending film screenings and stage performances

Improving understanding and coordinating work execution

Performing related tasks

issuing news reports every day from procured sources for the customer to be made available to the community

interviewing politicians and other public figures at press conferences and on other occasions, including individual interviews recorded for radio or television