A Newspaper Editor is charged with the duty of assigning, reviewing, editing, rewriting, and laying out all copies in the newspaper excluding advertisements. Some of the editors even write stories and editorials and offer opinions on issues. Other duties executed are listed on the Newspaper Editor Resume as – reviewing the editorial page and copy written by the writers and syndicated columnists; deciding the news stories that are to be printed in the paper daily; assigning reports to cover the news, checking for accuracy and fairness in the newspaper’s articles and writing headlines; proofreading and making necessary last-minute changes, and at times conducting personal interviews.
Those seeking this job role should have excellent oral and written communication skills and have a strong interest in current events, the ability to work well under pressure, and strict daily deadlines. Other crucial traits include experience with desktop publishing programs and proofreading skills. Candidates interested in this career must hold at least a degree in areas such as communication, English, Journalism, or creative writing.
Objective : Highly motivated individual with years of solid experience as an editor for print publications; has the ability to achieve high productivity standards and quality of work; an effective team leader with an ability to effectively manage and increase productivity of employees within the team.
Skills : Sony Vegas, Final Cut Pro, Photoshop, Painting, Drawing, Video Editing, Wordpress.
Description :
Conducted interviews.
Wrote columns, editorials, or commentaries that interpret events.
Maintained website and social media, post legal notices to the state website, promote newspapers through social media.
Maintained subscriber list in Excel.
Used Microsoft Word, Excel, Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator.
Coordinated daily activities for a newspaper staff of eight students.
Prepared, rewrote, and edited copy to improve readability, or supervise others who do this work.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
Computer Science
Newspaper Editor Resume
Headline : A newly licensed life & health insurance agent in the state. Possess skills that include: communication, critical thinking, creative thinking, and customer service. The objective is to work hard to provide the best service experience for the customer while maintaining the company's positive reputation. Will be excellent at gaining new skills from co-workers and management as well as building relationships with clients.
Skills : Time management, design, research, community relations, organization, prioritization, communication, management.
Description :
Created digital and printed content considering reader or audience appeal.
Verified facts, dates, and statistics, using standard reference sources.
Read copy or proof to detect and correct errors in spelling, punctuation, and syntax.
Reviewed and approved proofs submitted by reporters prior to publication production.
Supervised and coordinated work of the editorial department.
Planned the contents of publications according to the publication's style, editorial policy, and publishing requirements.
Worked with Audience Development team to create digital content based on audience data.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Diploma
Newspaper Editor Resume
Objective : Highly qualified Newspaper Editor with experience in the industry. Enjoy creative problem solving and getting exposure on multiple projects, and I would excel in the collaborative environment on which your company prides itself.
Skills : Speak, Read, And Write In English.
Description :
Prepared, rewrote, and edited copy to improve readability, or supervise others who do this work.
Verified facts, dates, and statistics, using standard reference sources.
Read copy or proof to detect and correct errors in spelling, punctuation, and syntax.
Developed story or content ideas, considering reader or audience appeal.
Planned the contents of publications according to the publication's style, editorial policy, and publishing requirements.
Read material to determine index items and arrange them alphabetically or topically, indicating page or chapter location.
Arranged interviews with people who can provide information about a story.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
Diploma
Newspaper Editor Resume
Objective : An aide for the attendance office at High School. Made copies, assisted people, filled out forms and worked with three different staff members. Also an aide for the AP Spanish teacher. In that position, I graded tests, input grades, sent emails to staff members and parents.
Created layouts, edited stories, fact check the claims made by the writers, and finish before the deadline.
Uploaded the stories on the Highlife website.
Made the opinion page a place of healthy debates after years of one-sided narratives.
Allowed writers to explore the controversial topics of our times.
Worked with Word, Pages, and Numbers.
Delivered quality work under harsh deadlines, and follow strict Associated Press writing style guidelines.
Demonstrated great teamwork skills, and was able to put together a quality product with great communication and organizational skills.
Experience
0-2 Years
Level
Entry Level
Education
B.S. In Education
Newspaper Editor Resume
Headline : As a Newspaper Editor, Responsible for Collaborating with various school clubs to incorporate school activities into the newspaper to improve overall quality, gathering information about events through research, interviews, experience, or attendance at political, news, sports, artistic, social, or other functions.
Skills : Skilled In Microsoft Office Suite, Basic Computer , Basic Accounting.
Description :
Managed all daily operations for 7,000-circ.
Community newspaper, including supervision of reporters and photographers.
Implemented and designed the newspaper's Facebook page, which has grown exponentially.
Pressed Association news and editorial competition.
Began as editor but was soon promoted to executive editor.
Single-handedly manage a newspaper office.
Responsible for all editorial content written by myself or a contributor.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
MFA In Creative Nonfiction
Newspaper Editor Resume
Summary : Goal-orientated, team player seeking a career in IT, currently has technical skills across various operating systems and various programming languages. Very experienced with customer service, system and database administration, shell scripting, and working under strict deadlines.
Skills : VBA, VBScript, VB.net, Networking, Linux System Administration, Windows System Administration, Technical Support.
Description :
Led the journalism class, proofreading, and editing articles, and formatting submitted articles in Adobe InDesign.
Oversaw the day-to-day management of the sports sections in 19 weekly newspapers.
In charged of a staff of 12 to create a page spread in the newspaper.
Created deadlines for my staff to turn in their assignments on time while meeting their own deadlines set by Editors-in-Chief.
Reviewed employee work; edited work to prepare for further inspection.
Supervised production and updated information on the online webpage.
Responsible for enforcing deadlines, reviewing articles for content and quality.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
BS In Computer Information Systems
Newspaper Editor Resume
Objective : A committed focused, and motivated business professional with strong legal background seeks entry-level administrative assistant, business management, human resources, legal assistant, legal secretary, or paralegal position with a company that values an organized self-starter. The candidate possesses strong computer skills on a variety of applications and platforms as well as excellent interpersonal communications, research, writing, and editing skills.
Skills : Public Relations, Process Improvement.
Description :
Organized and evaluated student article submissions pertaining to human rights concerns.
Assigned stories to other team members Layout of newspaper in PageMaker Reading & Editing Paper Distribution of newspaper Critiquing for improvements for a group of two newspapers and a magazine.
Served as Reporter, Graphic Designer, Layout, and supervisor of others working on the projects for a group of four weekly newspapers for four years.
In charged of eight people who helped create the papers.
Handled layout design and final print.
Involved with preparing, writing, and editing articles for publication.
Responsible for designing the layout to enhance the advertisement campaign.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
Elementary Education And Special Education
Newspaper Editor Resume
Objective : Editor of a newspaper is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the newspaper, as well as for the hiring and firing of employees, and for overseeing the business operations of the newspaper.
Skills : Training Skills, Editing Skills.
Description :
Responsible for news, advertisements, and layout of a weekly newspaper.
Responsible for organizing community events and representing the newspaper in public relations.
Edited grammatical, stylistic, and content errors of article submissions.
Conducted interviews of students and teachers to gather pertinent.
Produced all written content, produced layout of the paper.
Produced all pictures in newspaper Mundane office tasks.
Wrote for The Tartan, Gordon College's newspaper (interviewed individuals and attended speaker events) Arts and Life editor.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
BS In Computer Information Systems
Newspaper Editor Resume
Objective : Seeks to obtain a Newspaper Editor position that will utilize and challenge the professional skills and field experience that have been acquired, while offering positive growth and development within the organization.
Researched prevalent news stories and exercised immanent writing skills.
Organized and lead meetings, and kept track of time.
Wrote articles for school newspaper and yearbook.
Took pictures for the school yearbook.
Made page templates for the school yearbook.
Helped create the layout and style of the monthly newspaper.
Edited others' work, wrote stories and articles, assisted with the photography.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
BS In Computer Information Systems
Newspaper Editor Resume
Objective : Newspaper Editor is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the newspaper and for newsgathering and publishing. This includes writing copy, managing staff, managing advertising, handling accounts, and communicating with the editorial and marketing teams.
Skills : VBA, VBScript, VB.net, Networking, Linux System Administration.
Description :
Edited submissions, and assisted with the layout of each issue.
Handled communications with organizations throughout the community.
Managed newspaper's editorial staff (city editor) which won numerous advertising and editorial awards.
Responsible for newspaper's daily editorial.
Produced summer newspaper layout Wrote all of the publications in the newsletter.
Edited reporter's news article submissions.
Planned monthly issues and helped coworkers to express themselves in writing.
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