editorial-workflow

Name: editorial-workflow
Author: jamditis

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How to install editorial-workflow?

jamditis/claude-skills-journalism/editorial-workflow

$npx -y skills add jamditis/claude-skills-journalism --skill editorial-workflow

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Summary

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

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SKILL.md

1	# Editorial workflow management
2
3	Newsrooms run on systems. This skill provides templates and processes for tracking stories, managing deadlines, and coordinating between reporters and editors.
4
5	## When to use
6
7	- Setting up story tracking systems
8	- Creating editorial calendars
9	- Establishing assignment and handoff protocols
10	- Managing multiple stories and deadlines
11	- Training new editors on workflow
12
13	## Story status taxonomy
14
15	### Standard statuses
16
17	\| Status \| Meaning \| Owner \|
18	\|--------\|---------\|-------\|
19	\| Pitch \| Idea submitted, awaiting approval \| Reporter \|
20	\| Assigned \| Approved, reporter working \| Reporter \|
21	\| Reporting \| Active reporting in progress \| Reporter \|
22	\| Draft \| First draft submitted \| Editor \|
23	\| Edit \| Editor making changes \| Editor \|
24	\| Revision \| Back with reporter for changes \| Reporter \|
25	\| Copy \| Copy editing stage \| Copy editor \|
26	\| Final \| Ready for publication \| Editor \|
27	\| Scheduled \| Queued for specific date \| System \|
28	\| Published \| Live \| Complete \|
29	\| Hold \| Paused, not abandoned \| Editor \|
30	\| Kill \| Story abandoned \| Editor \|
31
32	### Status flow
33
34	```
35	Pitch → Assigned → Reporting → Draft → Edit → Revision (loop) → Copy → Final → Scheduled → Published
36	↓
37	Hold/Kill
38	```
39
40	## Story assignment tracking
41
42	### Assignment record template
43
44	```markdown
45	## Story: [Slug/working title]
46
47	### Assignment details
48	- Reporter: [name]
49	- Assigning editor: [name]
50	- Date assigned: [date]
51	- Deadline: [date/time]
52	- Target publication: [outlet/section]
53
54	### Story specs
55	- Format: [brief, feature, enterprise, etc.]
56	- Word count: [target]
57	- Multimedia: [photos, video, graphics needed]
58	- Sources required: [minimum sources]
59
60	### The assignment
61	[What the story is, angle, key elements to include]
62
63	### Key contacts
64	[Sources to interview, PR contacts, experts]
65
66	### Background/resources
67	[Links to previous coverage, documents, data]
68
69	### Budget line
70	[One sentence for editorial budget meetings]
71
72	### Status history
73	\| Date \| Status \| Notes \|
74	\|------\|--------\|-------\|
75	\| [date] \| Assigned \| \|
76	\| [date] \| [status] \| [note] \|
77	```
78
79	### Assignment handoff checklist
80
81	When assigning a story:
82
83	```markdown
84	## Assignment handoff
85
86	### From editor to reporter
87	- [ ] Story scope clearly defined
88	- [ ] Deadline confirmed
89	- [ ] Word count/format specified
90	- [ ] Key sources identified
91	- [ ] Background materials shared
92	- [ ] Multimedia needs discussed
93	- [ ] Questions answered
94
95	### Reporter confirms
96	- [ ] Deadline is realistic
97	- [ ] Have access to necessary sources
98	- [ ] Understand the angle
99	- [ ] Know who to ask for help
100	```
101
102	## Editorial calendar
103
104	### Calendar template
105
106	```markdown
107	## Editorial calendar: [Week/Month of Date]
108
109	### Monday [date]
110	\| Time \| Story \| Reporter \| Status \| Notes \|
111	\|------\|-------\|----------\|--------\|-------\|
112	\| AM \| [story] \| [name] \| [status] \| \|
113	\| PM \| [story] \| [name] \| [status] \| \|
114
115	### Tuesday [date]
116	[same format]
117
118	### Evergreen queue
119	\| Story \| Reporter \| Ready date \| Notes \|
120	\|-------\|----------\|------------\|-------\|
121	\| [story] \| [name] \| [date] \| [can run anytime after this] \|
122
123	### Upcoming (next 2 weeks)
124	\| Story \| Reporter \| Target date \| Status \|
125	\|-------\|----------\|-------------\|--------\|
126	\| [story] \| [name] \| [date] \| [status] \|
127	```
128
129	### Planning meeting template
130
131	For weekly/daily editorial meetings:
132
133	```markdown
134	## Editorial meeting: [date]
135
136	### Today's lineup
137	\| Story \| Reporter \| Status \| Publish time \| Notes \|
138	\|-------\|----------\|--------\|--------------\|-------\|
139	\| [story] \| [name] \| [status] \| [time] \| \|
140
141	### Tomorrow's lineup
142	[same format]
143
144	### In progress (due this week)
145	\| Story \| Reporter \| Due \| Status \| Blockers \|
146	\|-------\|----------\|-----\|--------\|----------\|
147	\| [story] \| [name] \| [date] \| [status] \| [any issues] \|
148
149	### Pipeline (next 2+ weeks)
150	\| Story \| Reporter \| Target \| Status \|
151	\|-------\|----------\|--------\|--------\|
152	\| [story] \| [name] \| [date] \| [status] \|
153
154	### Discussion items
155	- [Topic 1]
156	- [Topic 2]
157
158	### Action items
159	- [ ] [Action] - [Owner] - [Deadline]
160	```
161
162	## Deadline management
163
164	### Deadline types
165
166	\| Deadline \| Purpose \| Typical lead time \|
167	\|----------\|---------\|-------------------\|
168	\| Reporting \| Complete interviews/research \| 2-5 days before draft \|
169	\| First draft \| Submit to editor \| 24-48 hours before edit \|
170	\| Final draft \| After revisions \| 12-24 hours before copy \|
171	\| Art/photos \| Visuals ready \| Same as first draft \|
172	\| Copy edit \| Language/style review \| 4-8 hours before publish \|
173	\| Publish \| Goes live \| Set time \|
174
175	### Deadline tracking template
176
177	```markdown
178	## St

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How to install editorial-workflow?

jamditis/claude-skills-journalism/editorial-workflow

$npx -y skills add jamditis/claude-skills-journalism --skill editorial-workflow

Installs into the current project.

Summary

Files · 1

View on GitHub

SKILL.md

1	# Editorial workflow management
2
3	Newsrooms run on systems. This skill provides templates and processes for tracking stories, managing deadlines, and coordinating between reporters and editors.
4
5	## When to use
6
7	- Setting up story tracking systems
8	- Creating editorial calendars
9	- Establishing assignment and handoff protocols
10	- Managing multiple stories and deadlines
11	- Training new editors on workflow
12
13	## Story status taxonomy
14
15	### Standard statuses
16
17	\| Status \| Meaning \| Owner \|
18	\|--------\|---------\|-------\|
19	\| Pitch \| Idea submitted, awaiting approval \| Reporter \|
20	\| Assigned \| Approved, reporter working \| Reporter \|
21	\| Reporting \| Active reporting in progress \| Reporter \|
22	\| Draft \| First draft submitted \| Editor \|
23	\| Edit \| Editor making changes \| Editor \|
24	\| Revision \| Back with reporter for changes \| Reporter \|
25	\| Copy \| Copy editing stage \| Copy editor \|
26	\| Final \| Ready for publication \| Editor \|
27	\| Scheduled \| Queued for specific date \| System \|
28	\| Published \| Live \| Complete \|
29	\| Hold \| Paused, not abandoned \| Editor \|
30	\| Kill \| Story abandoned \| Editor \|
31
32	### Status flow
33
34	```
35	Pitch → Assigned → Reporting → Draft → Edit → Revision (loop) → Copy → Final → Scheduled → Published
36	↓
37	Hold/Kill
38	```
39
40	## Story assignment tracking
41
42	### Assignment record template
43
44	```markdown
45	## Story: [Slug/working title]
46
47	### Assignment details
48	- Reporter: [name]
49	- Assigning editor: [name]
50	- Date assigned: [date]
51	- Deadline: [date/time]
52	- Target publication: [outlet/section]
53
54	### Story specs
55	- Format: [brief, feature, enterprise, etc.]
56	- Word count: [target]
57	- Multimedia: [photos, video, graphics needed]
58	- Sources required: [minimum sources]
59
60	### The assignment
61	[What the story is, angle, key elements to include]
62
63	### Key contacts
64	[Sources to interview, PR contacts, experts]
65
66	### Background/resources
67	[Links to previous coverage, documents, data]
68
69	### Budget line
70	[One sentence for editorial budget meetings]
71
72	### Status history
73	\| Date \| Status \| Notes \|
74	\|------\|--------\|-------\|
75	\| [date] \| Assigned \| \|
76	\| [date] \| [status] \| [note] \|
77	```
78
79	### Assignment handoff checklist
80
81	When assigning a story:
82
83	```markdown
84	## Assignment handoff
85
86	### From editor to reporter
87	- [ ] Story scope clearly defined
88	- [ ] Deadline confirmed
89	- [ ] Word count/format specified
90	- [ ] Key sources identified
91	- [ ] Background materials shared
92	- [ ] Multimedia needs discussed
93	- [ ] Questions answered
94
95	### Reporter confirms
96	- [ ] Deadline is realistic
97	- [ ] Have access to necessary sources
98	- [ ] Understand the angle
99	- [ ] Know who to ask for help
100	```
101
102	## Editorial calendar
103
104	### Calendar template
105
106	```markdown
107	## Editorial calendar: [Week/Month of Date]
108
109	### Monday [date]
110	\| Time \| Story \| Reporter \| Status \| Notes \|
111	\|------\|-------\|----------\|--------\|-------\|
112	\| AM \| [story] \| [name] \| [status] \| \|
113	\| PM \| [story] \| [name] \| [status] \| \|
114
115	### Tuesday [date]
116	[same format]
117
118	### Evergreen queue
119	\| Story \| Reporter \| Ready date \| Notes \|
120	\|-------\|----------\|------------\|-------\|
121	\| [story] \| [name] \| [date] \| [can run anytime after this] \|
122
123	### Upcoming (next 2 weeks)
124	\| Story \| Reporter \| Target date \| Status \|
125	\|-------\|----------\|-------------\|--------\|
126	\| [story] \| [name] \| [date] \| [status] \|
127	```
128
129	### Planning meeting template
130
131	For weekly/daily editorial meetings:
132
133	```markdown
134	## Editorial meeting: [date]
135
136	### Today's lineup
137	\| Story \| Reporter \| Status \| Publish time \| Notes \|
138	\|-------\|----------\|--------\|--------------\|-------\|
139	\| [story] \| [name] \| [status] \| [time] \| \|
140
141	### Tomorrow's lineup
142	[same format]
143
144	### In progress (due this week)
145	\| Story \| Reporter \| Due \| Status \| Blockers \|
146	\|-------\|----------\|-----\|--------\|----------\|
147	\| [story] \| [name] \| [date] \| [status] \| [any issues] \|
148
149	### Pipeline (next 2+ weeks)
150	\| Story \| Reporter \| Target \| Status \|
151	\|-------\|----------\|--------\|--------\|
152	\| [story] \| [name] \| [date] \| [status] \|
153
154	### Discussion items
155	- [Topic 1]
156	- [Topic 2]
157
158	### Action items
159	- [ ] [Action] - [Owner] - [Deadline]
160	```
161
162	## Deadline management
163
164	### Deadline types
165
166	\| Deadline \| Purpose \| Typical lead time \|
167	\|----------\|---------\|-------------------\|
168	\| Reporting \| Complete interviews/research \| 2-5 days before draft \|
169	\| First draft \| Submit to editor \| 24-48 hours before edit \|
170	\| Final draft \| After revisions \| 12-24 hours before copy \|
171	\| Art/photos \| Visuals ready \| Same as first draft \|
172	\| Copy edit \| Language/style review \| 4-8 hours before publish \|
173	\| Publish \| Goes live \| Set time \|
174
175	### Deadline tracking template
176
177	```markdown
178	## St

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