A news editor typically works for a print newspaper or magazine, a television channel, or an online media outlet. He or she is a professional who is normally responsible for assigning articles to other journalists and overseeing their publication. Depending on the size of the organization, he or she may have varying degrees of responsibility. An editor at a large metropolitan newspaper, for instance, might focus specifically on one area, such as local politics. On the other hand, a newspaper editor at a local publication with a smaller staff might play several roles, and have other duties in addition to editing. To be successful, he or she is usually expected to have an extensive professional background in journalism or communications.
