Copyeditor

Title: Copyeditor (WORD version )

Industry: Newspaper

Function: Advertising

Value-Added Results/Weights Performance Standards

Accurate, clear, timely stories (70%) The Copy Desk Chief is satisfied that:
• Content is easily understood.

• All sides of the story are covered.

• Information is accurate.

• Lead paragraphs are enticing.

• Stories, headlines and outlines are filed before page deadline.

• Exceeds = Stories are filed at least 10 minutes before deadline on a consistent basis.

Enticing headlines, presentation (20%) • The Copy Desk Chief is satisfied that:
• The headlines reflect story content.

• The headlines clearly describe content.

• The headlines use key words to entice readers.

• The story contains eye-catching visual elements.

More highly skilled reporters (10%) • Writer is satisfied that:
• Story is discussed with Copyeditor.

• Useful comments are received.

• Suggestions are agreed upon.

• Style/voice is preserved.

• Supervisor says that the Copyeditor delivers advice clearly, respecting readers’ needs and writer’s voice.

• Supervisor recognizes improvement with writer’s subsequent, comparable stories.

Value-Added Results/Weights	Performance Standards
Accurate, clear, timely stories (70%)	The Copy Desk Chief is satisfied that: • Content is easily understood. • All sides of the story are covered. • Information is accurate. • Lead paragraphs are enticing. • Stories, headlines and outlines are filed before page deadline. • Exceeds = Stories are filed at least 10 minutes before deadline on a consistent basis.
Enticing headlines, presentation (20%)	• The Copy Desk Chief is satisfied that: • The headlines reflect story content. • The headlines clearly describe content. • The headlines use key words to entice readers. • The story contains eye-catching visual elements.
More highly skilled reporters (10%)	• Writer is satisfied that: • Story is discussed with Copyeditor. • Useful comments are received. • Suggestions are agreed upon. • Style/voice is preserved. • Supervisor says that the Copyeditor delivers advice clearly, respecting readers’ needs and writer’s voice. • Supervisor recognizes improvement with writer’s subsequent, comparable stories.