Most are career, it seems. Everyone does their own layout. Enthusiasm, ability to produce a lot under great pressures and constantly changing situations. Yes, usually a week. Slots work 2-10 p.m.
Extra pages are okay.
The Herald prides itself on being a scrappy competitor to the Globe and regularly beats the crosstown rival on local stories. Unfortunately, many people on the desk have a real inferiority complex when it comes to the competition, and this can make life difficult sometimes for editors. Also, in keeping with the paper s ultra-conservative editorial stance, there is a degree of macho conservatism that infects part of the newsroom. Occasional racist, homophobic or chauvinistic comments are voiced, usually without challenge.