The Extraordinary Editor: A Handbook for South African Media Leaders
Key Guidance
South African National Editors' Forum (SANEF) (2008), 194 pp.
Contains many illustrations
ISBN 978-086810-447-8
Signature commbox: 10-Management-E 2008
"The extraordinary editor” provides media leaders with the skills to run their news organisations by learning about the mistakes and successes of other experienced editors. The presented examples are mainly derived from South African newspapers, but the issues tackled may apply to other media anywhere in the world as well. The seven chapters cover the essence of editing, the editor’s self-management, staff management, content and process management, business management, public relations, change management and media convergence. The book is quite a practical resource, full of checklists as well as brief statements from acknowledged practitioners. The clear language and the excellent caricatures and design add to the value of this publication." (CAMECO Update 1-2010)
1 The job, 9
2 Managing yourself, 21
3 Managing people, 43
4 Managing content and processes, 89
5 Managing business and bosses, 113
6 Managing politics and publics, 133
7 Managing change and convergence, 155
8 Appendix, 185
2 Managing yourself, 21
3 Managing people, 43
4 Managing content and processes, 89
5 Managing business and bosses, 113
6 Managing politics and publics, 133
7 Managing change and convergence, 155
8 Appendix, 185
