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name: newspaper-editor
description: "Occupational skill for the role 'newspaper editor' (also: news editor, newspaper graphics editor, sports editor, graphics editor, newspaper news editor). Use when the user asks for typical newspaper editor work such as: typical newspaper editor responsibilities"
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# Newspaper Editor

Newspaper editors 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.

## Core workflow


## How to use this skill

- Read [references/profile.md](references/profile.md) for the occupation profile and scope.
- Consult [references/tasks.md](references/tasks.md) for the full task and activity inventory.
- Check [references/skills.md](references/skills.md) for essential vs. optional competences.
- Check [references/tools.md](references/tools.md) for the software commonly used in this role.
- See [references/ai-skills.md](references/ai-skills.md) — matched external AI agent skills (per-source attribution).

## Key competences (essential)

- adapt to changing situations
- adapt to type of media
- apply organisational techniques
- build contacts to maintain news flow
- check stories
- consult information sources
- copyright legislation
- create editorial board
- develop professional network
- editorial standards
- ensure consistency of published articles
- follow ethical code of conduct of journalists
- follow newspaper house style
- follow the news
- meet deadlines

## Hot technologies

- Adobe After Effects
- Adobe InDesign
- Adobe Photoshop
- Facebook
- Hypertext markup language HTML
- IBM SPSS Statistics
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook

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*Sources: ESCO v1.2.1 (http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/26ce22fe-4018-4387-8e6b-c2555f5fc0ac), O*NET 30.3 (27-3023.00, manual nearest match). See manifest.json for licensing/attribution.*