editorial-judgment

Vocabulary Word

Definition

'Editorial judgment' is the power an editor exercises to decide what goes into a publication. It's like the final say in what content reaches the audience and what doesn’t.

Examples in Different Contexts

In publishing, 'editorial judgment' refers to the editor's ability to decide what content is suitable for publication, based on relevance, quality, and audience interest. An editor might say, 'Using my editorial judgment, I selected articles that align with our readers' expectations and our publication's standards.'

Practice Scenarios

Business

Scenario:

We are on a tight schedule for our January blog posts, we need to finalize the lineup soon. Quality and relevance to our brand should be the primary considerations.

Response:

Let's utilize our best editorial judgment in finalizing the lineup of blog posts. Brand alignment and content quality should be our guiding lights.

Creative

Scenario:

Our readership's taste has been leaning towards literary fiction recently. The challenge now would be identifying materials that reflect this shift in interests.

Response:

Given this shift, we need to apply an even-sided editorial judgment. We should find materials that reflect our reader's the current preferences without compromising our literary standards.