Allocate print space for story text, photos, and illustrations according to space parameters and copy significance, using knowledge of layout principles.
Monitor news-gathering operations to ensure utilization of all news sources, such as press releases, telephone contacts, radio, television, wire services, and other reporters.
Prepare, rewrite and edit copy to improve readability, or supervise others who do this work.
Select local, state, national, and international news items received from wire services, based on assessment of items' significance and interest value.
Supervise and coordinate work of reporters and other editors.
Discuss production content and progress with others.