Editorial process -

Lexington News Editorial Process

1. Story Identification

Reporters and editors meet regularly to discuss potential stories.
Community feedback, press releases, and current events are monitored to identify news worth covering.

2. Assignment

Stories are assigned to reporters based on their areas of expertise and current workload.
Deadlines are set according to the urgency and depth of the story.

3. Research and Reporting

Reporters gather information through interviews, public records, and other reliable sources.
Efforts are made to source information from multiple perspectives to ensure balanced reporting.

4. Content Creation

Reporters draft articles, incorporating direct quotes, photographic evidence, and data as applicable.
Special care is taken to ensure all facts are accurate and all sources are credible.

5. First Review

The initial draft is reviewed by a senior reporter or editor. This review focuses on factual accuracy, adherence to the journalistic code of ethics, and overall quality of writing.

6. Revisions

Based on feedback, the reporter revises the article. This may involve additional research or reworking sections of the content.

7. Editorial Review

The revised article undergoes a thorough review by the editorial team. This includes checking for grammar, style consistency (according to Lexington News’ style guide), and narrative flow.
Legal review is also conducted if the content involves sensitive topics.

8. Fact-Checking

A separate fact-checking team verifies all facts stated in the article, ensuring that every claim is supported by solid evidence.

9. Final Approval

The Editor-in-Chief or a designated senior editor gives the final approval for the story to be published.

10. Publication

The story is formatted for publication on the appropriate platform, be it print, online, or multimedia.
Scheduled for release as per the editorial calendar.

11. Post-Publication

The story is monitored for reader feedback and impact.
Corrections or updates are made as necessary, with transparency to the audience.

12. Archiving

The story and all associated materials are archived for future reference and legal compliance.