Newspaper HierarchyWho is responsible for what

Publisher

A publisher is in charge of the paper overall. He or she is sometimes the owner of the paper.

This person has absolute final say on what goes in or out of a paper.

This person signs your paychecks (or in our case hands you a diploma)

Most publishers are hands off, and trust their staff.

The Flyer’s publisher is Mr. Starzenski

Managing Editor

Oversees the day to day operations of the paper.

Consults with the editors.

Solves the major problems.

Suggests and kills stories.

Reports only to the publisher.

Editors

There are a variety of editors below the managing editor.

Each of these editors work together to ensure paper continuity, and that stories don’t over lap

City Editor

Oversees the hard news portion of the paper. This person, also for our purposes will write the editorial. Even though at papers an editorial editor would handle that duty and select the letters to the editor for publication.

This editor will coordinate with the other Flyer editors and report to me on the status of stories, problems, etc.

This person will also be responsible for reading ALL stories before they come to me.

Lifestyle

This position’s duties include:◦ Music, book, movie

reviews◦ Fashion (dress code and

you – how illegal your closet really is, etc)

◦ Prom◦ Homecoming◦ Pep rallies◦ Trends (those silly

plastic bracelets)

Sports

Is responsible for all sports stories in the paper.

This includes hunting.

Front Page

This person is responsible for how the front of the paper looks. One of the most important positions.

This editor talks to each other editor to see what important stories have happened and whether they are worthy of a front page.

Special Sections

This person oversees any special inserts or magazines the paper puts out.

They decide which stories need to be included in the special section.

Photo

This person meets with all the other editors to determine what type of pictures are needed to go with each story.

Helps other photographers select which pictures to turn in to fit the story.

After the editors come everyone else

ReportersPhotographersCartoonistsGraphic designers

Types of Reporters (beats)

General NewsCops/courts (fire and

rescue included)EducationHigher educationRegionalSportsFeaturesCounty or City

government (town hall and board of supervisors)