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Rewrite man
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a journalist who is responsible for revising or reworking existing news stories or information to ensure accuracy, clarity, and proper style before publication
Who is a "rewrite man"?
A rewrite man is a journalist or writer who specializes in rewriting or revising stories, often to improve clarity, style, or accuracy. This person may take articles that are poorly written, incomplete, or unclear and rework them into a more polished, readable form. Rewrite men often work in newsrooms where they handle stories that need to be quickly edited before publication. They may also update stories with new information or adjust the tone and structure to meet the publication’s standards.
Example
The rewrite man worked late into the night, making sure the article was ready for the morning edition.
She was known as the best rewrite man in the newsroom because of her ability to improve any article.
After the reporter filed his story, the rewrite man stepped in to give it a final touch.
