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political editor

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/pəˈlɪtɪkəl ˈɛdɪtər/
Forms:political editors
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a journalist or editor who specializes in covering political news and events, overseeing the reporting and analysis of political developments, policies, elections, and other related topics

A political editor is a journalist who specializes in covering political news and events for a publication, such as a newspaper, magazine, or news website. This role involves reporting on government activities, elections, policies, political parties, and other related topics. The political editor is responsible for overseeing the political content, ensuring that the coverage is accurate, timely, and balanced. They may also guide other reporters in the newsroom on how to cover political stories and may write or edit articles related to political developments.

  • After the debate, the political editor analyzed the candidates' performances in an article.
  • The political editor wrote a detailed report on the latest government policy changes.
  • In the meeting, the political editor discussed strategies for covering the upcoming referendum.
  • The newspaper hired a new political editor to cover the upcoming national elections.