-Section Editors Group, Lori Henson

1. Policy-

· Writers-

· Expand reader’s views

· Invoke passion in readers

· Editors-
· Be an example

· Act as a guide and example for opinion staff

2. Procedures and management-

· Writers-

· Validate claims with facts

· Write column with good intent

· Refrain from libel

· Editors-

· Hold writers accountable

· Equal distribution of stories among staff

3. Content-

· Writers-

· Balance positive with negative

· Keep things relevant to readers

· Be honest to yourself and to readers

· Balance local with national and global issues

· Editors-

· Keep bias out

· Be honest to yourself and to readers

· Keep meaning of story when editing- don’t change meaning of piece

· Look at columnists’ writing with open mind

· Balance local with national and global issues

· Make sure editorial fairly presents views of all staff members

4. Presentation-

· Writers-

· Don’t make stories too wordy

· Have photos to help column “hit home”

· Make sure page looks approachable

· Editors-

· Make sure page looks approachable

· Involve community- letters to editor, etc.

The Ideal Reporter

Policy:

-To report the truth in an ethical way, and on time.

Procedure and Management:

-To be well prepared, cooperate well in the newsroom, to listen, and to follow directions.

Content:

-Answer readers questions with a clear and to the point story from both
sides, while keeping them interested.

-To publish in a manner that meets the needs of the readers.

Our general mission statement:

-Get The Job Done Right! I

As an editor I will strive to lead by example, remain consistent throughout the year, and be willing, ready, and cooperative in order to produce a publication of the highest quality.

Our policy as Section Editors is to make sure that our design and content are the highest quality they can possibly be. Publications must be journalistically sound. We must seek the truth and report it. Procedurally, we will recognize our rights and responsibilities under the First Amendment. Content must meet legal and ethical standards in a timely manner. The vehicle of publication will be print.

An ideal editor-in-chief is:

-an overseer, a role model who facilitates the growth of the staff professionally, creatively, and ethically.

-an organized, authoritative figure who is a fair, inspiring delegator that maintains all lines of communication at all times.

-someone who understands what can and should be published while ensuring that content is objective, accurate, unbiased, and diverse.

-capable of distributing the publication in a responsible manner across different platforms to the school and community.

-anything and everything their readers and staff need them to be.

As section editors, we play many roles – mentors, facilitators, collaborators, and critics. In fulfilling these roles, we edit in a professional and constructive manner, remaining open-minded. We care for the section in its entirety, from start to finish.