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Poynter · Kristen Hare · last updated

‘Always read the copy all the way through before putting your hands in it’

When I coach young journalists, one of the first things I tell them is a lesson I’ve learned myself many times: It’s not where you work, but who you work for.

Of course, the newsroom, its values and its culture matter. But the editor does, too.

I asked the four smart editors behind our popular “Edit to Elevate” virtual workshop for one tip any editor might need to hear. Here’s what they said.

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