Subeditor

/ˈsʌbedɪtər/

noun

A person in a newspaper or magazine who checks and edits the text before it is published.

The subeditor made some edits to ensure the article was free of errors before publishing.

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A subeditor works in publishing, especially newspapers and magazines, but also online media.

She landed a job as a subeditor at an online news portal.

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A subeditor must be detail-oriented to catch errors and ensure the highest quality of published content.

Thanks to the vigilant subeditor, the typo was corrected before going to print.

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Subeditors usually work behind the scenes and are not bylined, unlike writers or reporters.

The subeditor worked diligently on the article, though her name wouldn't appear in it.

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