The post of editor-in-chief is both transactional and academic, and the editor-in-chief should have sufficient professional knowledge and rich editing and publishing experience. The work of the editor-in-chief varies according to the nature of the publication. Generally speaking, it is the responsibility of the editor-in-chief to determine the intention of the publication, draw up the model, stipulate the style, write the preface, arrange editors, determine the division of labor among editors, and even decide the cover, layout and binding of the publication.
Large series of books, such as encyclopedias, are equipped with several assistants (deputy editors) in addition to the chief editor. Some have editorial committees under the chief editor. Under the editor-in-chief of the editorial board, there are also the editor-in-chief and editorial board of the book.
Extended data
Under the leadership of the editorial board or editor-in-chief, according to the editorial policy, carry out a certain specific business. Its job content is to study and formulate a work plan in a certain aspect, organize and lead daily editorial affairs, such as reviewing manuscripts, reviewing manuscripts, writing important speeches, etc.
Some editorial departments do not have an editor-in-chief. The editor-in-chief is the head of the department, and his authority is equivalent to that of the editor-in-chief In addition to the news and publishing departments, there is sometimes an editor-in-chief in the compilation of monographs, who is appointed as an expert by the compilation Committee. The editor-in-chief of the monograph shall convene the relevant editing meeting, preside over the drafting of the editing plan and examine and approve the manuscript.
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