Monday, June 18, 2018

A new story at the top of the page

Years ago, I was the slot guy a few days a week at the local newspaper. That meant I decided what went on each page, and I handed out assignments to the other copy editors.

 I also laid out the sports front and the jump page, plus other pages as necessary.

 I don't know why I decided to do this, but I was always concerned that a big story would come up at deadline that had to make the paper. So I made room for it. I made sure the top story and bottom story were the same size, and the bottom story was one that could come out of there if need be.

 If a bigger story came along, I'd take out the bottom story and move the top story to the bottom with a new headline. Then I put the big story at the top, replacing the moved story.

 I wouldn't be able to jump either story, but that was OK. At least the big story could get on the front.

 I don't know if anyone realized I was doing this, but no one ever complained.

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