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

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

Essential Knowledge

press law copyright legislation editorial standards

Optional Skills and Competences

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

Optional Knowledge

spelling photography desktop publishing interview techniques graphic design grammar writing 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