§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

editor-in-chief

Editors-in-chief oversee the production of news stories for newspapers, magazines, journals and other media.

Description

Editors-in-chief oversee the production of news stories for newspapers, magazines, journals and other media. They manage the day-to-day operations of a publication and make sure it is ready on time.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

press law digital journalism copyright legislation editorial standards

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

grammar writing techniques photography desktop publishing spelling interview techniques graphic design

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

check stories consult information sources work closely with news teams participate in editorial meetings implement strategic planning follow ethical code of conduct of journalists manage staff adapt to type of media meet deadlines create editorial board ensure consistency of published articles follow the news adapt to changing situations manage budgets develop professional network build contacts to maintain news flow

OPTIONALOptional competences

study relevant writing apply grammar and spelling rules perform image editing edit photographs manage contracts check correctness of information perform video editing create online news content proofread text recruit employees edit digital moving images follow newspaper house style interview people edit negatives use specific writing techniques document interviews apply desktop publishing techniques write to a deadline

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)