political editor
Government coverage chief
A political editor is a senior journalist who oversees coverage of government, elections, campaigns, and policy for a news organization.
The role typically involves both reporting and managing other political correspondents: The political editor broke the story about the cabinet reshuffle.
In broadcast media, the political editor often appears on-air to analyze developments and provide commentary.
- punditProfessional opinion-giver
- talking headTelevised commentator, closely framed
- pressApply force downward
- press galleryJournalists' designated legislative seating
- journalistNews profession practitioner
public opinion · advocacy journalism · anchor · hack · off the record · social commentary · thought leadership · reporter · breaking news · publicist · source · cub · author · media bias · media impact · byline · news cycle · scholar
political editorbeat reporter
Journalist covering specific field
cub reporter · intern · staff writer · freelance journalist · stringer
political editorspin doctor
Favorable interpretation specialist
press secretary · campaign manager · propagandist · politician · government spokesperson
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