EDITOR

SUMMARY:

The Editor is responsible for researching and writing articles used in institution publications and disseminating information to the general public. This position is governed by state and federal laws and institution policy.

TYPICAL FUNCTIONS:

Performs a supervisory or lead role in coordinating predetermined work assignments of co-workers and/or subordinate employees by communicating prioritization of activities, project deadlines, reviewing and monitoring the work performed, interpreting policies, procedures, or precedents. Provides supervisory or management staff with project updates on a regular and recurring basis to ensure adherence to project goals and timeframes.

Reads or proofs copies of news, feature stories, press releases, and other articles written by subordinates to detect and correct errors in spelling, punctuation, and syntax.

Verifies facts, dates, and statistics using standard reference sources.

Prepares, rewrites, and edits copies of the agency