staff writer
Plural
staff writers
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a professional writer who is employed by a publication, media outlet, or organization on a regular basis to produce written content, such as articles, features, or news stories
A staff writer is a journalist or writer who is employed full-time or part-time by a publication, such as a newspaper, magazine, or website. They are responsible for creating regular content, such as articles, features, or reports, based on assignments or their own ideas. Staff writers typically work closely with editors and other team members to ensure their work meets the publication's standards. Unlike freelance writers, who are independent contractors, staff writers are usually employed by the publication and may cover a specific area of interest or a variety of topics.
- As a staff writer for the magazine, she writes articles on travel and lifestyle.
- After working as a freelance journalist, he was hired as a staff writer at the news website.
- The staff writer's piece on environmental issues was well-received by the readers.
- He was promoted from a junior reporter to a staff writer at the city's largest daily paper.
- The staff writer worked late into the night to meet the deadline for the special edition.