These issues also are discussed in the afternoon planning session. Magic is not involved, but personal communication skills used by all parties are crucial to our success. Rims always handle layout. Our slot duties often fall through the cracks. We do not have a formal slot setup.
All copy editors are page designers, and vice versa.
Everyone is responsible for their own work. To other papers. All those places. One has gone into public relations for better hours and better pay. Some earn internal promotions, too.