We do everything from edit society and sports copy to design all pages except classifieds and stocks. We decide which wire stories will make it to our readers, too. We use a rimmer if we have the time and the personnel. Our copy desk is a mosaic of people. We have been known to train copy editors for bigger, better positions on other news staffs, to give up editors to reporter positions, and to make room for ex-reporters.
Copy editors are a vital part of our newsroom staff.
We are listened to and treated as equals to all other editorial personnel. When they finish with the copy, they send it to us. Any correction or modification must be cleared through the copy desk. We like to say we are a universal desk. Rimmers can be anything from page designers to sports people.