editorial-workflow

Automate editorial workflow assignments, calendars, and handoffs for newsrooms.

359|61|Updated Dec 25, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/jamditis/claude-skills-journalism --skill editorial-workflow
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Skill: editorial-workflow
Source: https://github.com/jamditis/claude-skills-journalism/tree/main/editorial-workflow
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/jamditis/claude-skills-journalism --skill editorial-workflow

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Manage editorial workflows for newsrooms and publications. Use when tracking stories, deadlines, coordinating editorial calendars, or establishing handoff protocols between reporters and editors. Includes templates for assignment tracking, editorial calendars, and workflow documentation.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Assignment tracking templates for stories, statuses, and owners
  • Editorial calendar templates to plan publication schedules
  • Handoff and status-flow templates to smooth editor-reporter handoffs
  • Onboarding and training materials for newsroom teams
  • Use Case: Scale a newsroom workflow during breaking news with standardized templates to reduce miscommunication

Quick Start

Create a new assignment record for a story, include Reporter, Editor, date assigned, deadline, and target publication; map the assignment to the editorial calendar; reference the handoff checklist when sending drafts.

Frequently Asked Questions about editorial-workflow

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I track editorial assignments and deadlines for a newsroom?

You can track editorial assignments by creating records that include the reporter, editor, date assigned, deadline, and target publication. This standardizes story tracking and deadline management across multiple beats.

What is the best way to manage reporter and editor handoffs during breaking news?

Managing reporter and editor handoffs during breaking news is best handled using standardized handoff checklists. Referencing these checklists when sending drafts reduces miscommunication and smooths status transitions.

Can I use this to map story assignments to an editorial calendar?

Yes, you can map story assignments to an editorial calendar. The skill provides calendar templates to plan publication schedules and link them directly to tracked story statuses and owners.

Does this workflow support multi-beat newsrooms with various story statuses?

Yes, this workflow supports multi-beat newsrooms by enforcing templates for assignment records and status transitions. It coordinates reporters and editors across different beats to maintain consistent story tracking.

Are there templates for onboarding and training newsroom teams on workflow processes?

Yes, there are templates for onboarding and training materials. These resources help newsroom teams quickly adopt the standardized assignment tracking, calendar management, and handoff protocols.

How do I structure an assignment record for a new story?

To structure an assignment record for a new story, include the reporter, editor, date assigned, deadline, and target publication. This enforces a standardized tracking format across the newsroom.