broadcast news editor

Description

Broadcast news editors decide which news stories will be covered during the news. They assign journalists to each item. Broadcast news editors also determine the length of coverage for each news item and where it will be featured during the broadcast.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

grammar press law multimedia systems digital journalism copyright legislation spelling editorial standards

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

intellectual property regime of digital content audiovisual equipment newsletter analysis audio editing software digital compositing motion graphics photography file-based workflow media and information literacy graphic design

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

check stories consult information sources work closely with news teams participate in editorial meetings follow ethical code of conduct of journalists manage staff meet deadlines create editorial board follow the news apply organisational techniques develop professional network build contacts to maintain news flow

OPTIONALOptional competences

apply grammar and spelling rules edit recorded sound create rough cut check correctness of information monitor broadcast programming put uncut recordings into computer develop digital content perform video editing cut raw footage digitally create online news content synchronise sound with images proofread text edit digital moving images write headlines adapt to changing situations use presentation software manage budgets write to a deadline