There are several key position in the newsroom that help in bringing the newspaper together, read on to learn more about those key positions. They guide, coach, push, cajole and reward reporters to do their best work. They help reporters fill gaps in stories, catch errors or inconsistencies, and write headlines. Often oversee single sections of the newspaper, deciding what art the section needs and how it should look, before assigning graphic editors and page designers to produce it. They also provide the templates on which the rest of the newspapers are based.
Most papers have room for only one in-house cartoonist.
The flow of advertisements, news material and newspaper pages must be managed and monitored to meet deadlines. Press starts and stops must be controlled carefully to get newspaper bundles to delivery vehicles on time. New technology must be investigated and proposals prepared to keep up with the latest production methods. Other valuable characteristics for production professionals included a basic understanding of business knowledge, good math skills and the ability to communicate effectively. Entry-level production opportunities range from handling special projects to general production coordination at individual Gannett newspapers.