editor-in-chief

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.

Alternative Labels

editor-in-chief

editorial director

managing editor

head editor

executive editorial director

executive editor

chief editor

executive director of editorial

editor in chief

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

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

Essential Knowledge

Optional Skills and Competences

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

Optional Knowledge

graphic design writing techniques photography spelling desktop publishing grammar interview techniques

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/cbdb80db-c760-4b68-b074-88c397650ef5

Status

released

Occupations

editor-in-chief

Description

Skills & Competences

Concept URI