Editor-in-Chief Duties & Responsibilities

The role and function of an Editor-in-Chief includes the following duties and responsibilities:

  • Editing articles for accuracy, grammar, and style.
  • Evaluating content and making decisions on appropriateness for the publication.
  • Acting as a representative for the publication at events.
  • Developing junior writers.
  • Contributing to the recruiting and hiring process.
  • Developing the success of the publication.

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Editor-in-Chief duties and responsibilities. Job functions for specific Editor-in-Chief roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.


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