Editor Role Overview
Editors are trusted members of the Eureka News community who help maintain content quality while enabling fast publication of breaking news when needed.What Editors Can Do
Editors have all the capabilities of writers, plus additional responsibilities: As an editor, you can do everything a writer can do:- ✅ Create and submit articles for review
- ✅ Request access to tags/topics
- ✅ Manage your profile and author page
- ✅ View your published articles and stats
- Breaking News Publishing: Publish time-sensitive updates that go live immediately
- Article Review: Review, approve, request revisions, or reject writer submissions
- Tag Management: Assign tags to writers and manage tag permissions
- Content Curation: Help organize and prioritize content across the platform
- Edit Articles: You may Edit articles that use tags you have been assigned (in addition to editing your own articles)
Editor Responsibilities
Breaking News Publishing
Editors can publish breaking news for time-sensitive updates that need to go live quickly. This is one of the key differentiators of the editor role.Breaking News Guide
Learn how to publish breaking news effectively
Article Review
Editors review writer submissions to ensure:- Content quality and accuracy
- Proper formatting and structure
- Appropriate tag usage
- Adherence to editorial guidelines
- Approve articles for publication
- Request revisions with feedback
- Reject articles that don’t meet standards
Tag Management
Editors help manage the tag system by:- Assigning tags to writers who request access
- Ensuring tags are used appropriately
- Maintaining tag quality and relevance
Content Curation
Editors help organize and prioritize content by:- Reviewing submissions in a timely manner
- Ensuring content diversity across topics
- Maintaining editorial standards
- Coordinating with writers on improvements
Editor Workflow
Daily Tasks
- Review Submissions: Check for new articles awaiting review
- Publish Breaking News: When time-sensitive updates occur
- Manage Tags: Review and approve tag access requests
- Curate Content: Ensure quality and diversity of published content
Best Practices
- Timely Reviews: Respond to writer submissions within 1-2 business days
- Constructive Feedback: Provide clear, actionable feedback when requesting revisions
- Consistency: Apply editorial standards consistently across all submissions
- Communication: Maintain open communication with writers
Getting Started
If you’re a new editor:- Familiarize yourself with writer capabilities - Since you have all writer permissions, review the Writer Documentation
- Learn breaking news publishing - Read the Breaking News Guide
- Understand the review process - Review the Review Workflow from an editor’s perspective
- Review editorial guidelines - Check Best Practices to understand content standards
- Learn about Smart Tag Mentions - Review the Tag System documentation to understand how writers can use interactive tag mentions in articles