The Editor's Challenge
A key challenge for the Online Editor in today's information saturated world is deciding which content should be placed where on a front page and for how long. Content promotion is a fast paced business where windows of opportunity are small and the returns expected in those windows are high.
Today's editor juggles dozens, if not hundreds of articles a day. On top of
maintaining his publication's identity and voice, he is expected to understand what’s resonating with his audience, know which stories are trending up (or down), and effectively program his site's front page in real-time. He is expected to assume the responsibilities of an editor and an analyst.