Sample editor evaluation

SAMPLE EDITOR EVALUATION FORM

Editor: ___________________________

1 = Needs significant improvement.
2 = Needs some improvement.
3 = Meets expectations.
4 = Exceeds expectations.

Sets goals for the newspaper and works with staff to accomplish them.	1	2	3	4
Ensures the newsroom meets all deadlines and commitments.	1	2	3	4
Handles financial matters in cooperation with adviser, business office.	1	2	3	4
Informs staff of Daily ethics, policies and standards and ensures compliance.	1	2	3	4
Oversees all matters related to Daily’s credibility, diversity, reader complaints, corrections, retractions, libel and other sensitive areas.	1	2	3	4
Ensures newsroom equipment and facilities are respected and secure.	1	2	3	4
Conducts weekly editors’ meetings to plan coverage and discuss management matters.	1	2	3	4
Conducts weekly staff meetings for announcements, training, awards and other matters.	1	2	3	4
Participates in daily budget meetings to ensure coverage and presentation are timely and of highest quality.	1	2	3	4
Plans and directs projects and special sections in conjunction with appropriate editors.	1	2	3	4
Participates in the vice president for Student Affairs leadership council.	1	2	3	4
Serves as a non-voting member of the Publications Board and attends to any board concerns and advice relating to the newsroom.	1	2	3	4
Communicates and cooperates with the advertising department on content and publication matters, and participates in interdepartmental efforts of Student Media.	1	2	3	4
Consults with the adviser on matters in question.	1	2	3	4
Handles any other matters that may come up regarding The Daily and its efficient management.	1	2	3	4

Adviser: ___________________________ Date: ___________________________

Editor: ___________________________ Date: ___________________________