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→Why this functionality matters: "short staffed" is a metaphor for "insular, lazy and able to stonewall learning new efficient methods".
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* How can editors better deal with multiple layers of content. At one time, it use to be that a newspaper would edit a story at the end of the day. Now newspapers deal with multiple types of content throughout the day including breaking news updates, blogs and then the traditional story at the end of the day. | * How can editors better deal with multiple layers of content. At one time, it use to be that a newspaper would edit a story at the end of the day. Now newspapers deal with multiple types of content throughout the day including breaking news updates, blogs and then the traditional story at the end of the day. | ||
* Most newspapers, particularity small and mid-sized ones, are short staffed. Related to point one, reporters are often dealing with multiple pieces of content at the same time. Though it is a myth to do "more with less," it is important to find ways to be more efficient in the editing process. | * Most newspapers, particularity small and mid-sized ones, are short staffed. Related to point one, reporters are often dealing with multiple pieces of content at the same time. Though it is a myth to do "more with less," it is important to find ways to be more efficient in the editing process. | ||
**Another perspective is that "short staffed" is a metaphor for "insular, lazy and able to stonewall learning new efficient methods". Most newspapers have lots of eager editorialists (journalism students, frequent letter to the editor writers, activists spin doctors) who could participate in low-risk aspects of the process like finding verifiable sources for key facts | |||
* The editing process is one of the key opportunities for reporters and editors to learn and develop. Unfortunately, in the rush of the 24-hour news cycle, editing has become more rushed. Is there a way to provide insight that can help both the editor and reporter improve? Also, is there a way to promote more front-end editing, which is where the editor discusses with the reporter at the beginning of the reporting process what is necessary for the story? | * The editing process is one of the key opportunities for reporters and editors to learn and develop. Unfortunately, in the rush of the 24-hour news cycle, editing has become more rushed. Is there a way to provide insight that can help both the editor and reporter improve? Also, is there a way to promote more front-end editing, which is where the editor discusses with the reporter at the beginning of the reporting process what is necessary for the story? | ||