eindredacteuren

Eindredacteuren are senior editors in Dutch-language media who are responsible for the final content checks before publication. They ensure accuracy, consistency, coherence and adherence to the outlet’s editorial standards, and they often share final responsibility for the published work with the hoofdredacteur (editor-in-chief) or other senior editors.

The typical tasks of eindredacteuren include copy-editing and fact-checking, verifying quotes and sources, correcting grammar and spelling, and refining headlines and standfirsts. They check for legal and ethical concerns, such as privacy, defamation, and accuracy, and ensure compliance with the publication’s style guide and editorial policy. They also coordinate with production teams on deadlines and the layout of print or digital editions.

Eindredacteuren work in various settings, including newspapers, magazines, online newsrooms and broadcasting organizations. They usually supervise other editors, reporters, and freelance contributors, and collaborate closely with section editors, designers and digital editors to ensure a coherent final product.

Skills commonly associated with the role include strong journalistic training, excellent language proficiency, attention to detail, and knowledge of media law and ethics. They are proficient in newsroom workflows and often use content management systems to manage revisions, version control, and publication timing.

In smaller outlets, the function may be combined with other senior editorial roles, whereas in larger organizations the eindredactie is a distinct unit that handles the final checks across sections before publishing.