40 - 50 copy editors, handling page design, proofing and editing copy. 10 on metro desk. No career path on desk. Half career copy editors, other half wants to be reporters or in management.
Slots primarily work with assignment editors.
However, slots talk directly to reporters on weekends. Assignment editors, reporting, other desks, leave the newspaper, leave the business. An assistant managing editor. Average age is 33. Extra pages are okay.