Flexible time, like coming in an hour earlier or leaving a couple of hours earlier is a perk. They will probably move up to full editing slots. First editor to look over copy is extremely knowledgeable aobut the area - names, places, etc. This is extremely helpful. Second editor has a flair for the dramatic and often sees something we don't.
Third editor is extremely objective and can smell an opinion getting in the way a mile off.
Probably our city editor. 3 years 13. About a week of working with someone else, learnng the job and some review sessions. We also send them to workshops and seminars regularly. Extra pages are okay.