Unrolling the local Saturday newspaper, I read no further than two sentences. Barely through my first sip of java, my fingers begin to contort, seeking the comfort of a red pen. My brain goes into primitive 80s robotic mode, “Error. Error.” Finding a red pen, my spasmodic grip loosens and I begin to edit the paper. Misspellings blind me, followed by the misuse of contractions, lack of gender-neutral language, incorrect formatting and absence of punctuation. The apology for misspelling names is simply unprofessional. A seasoned editor should demand accuracy from every reporter, not requests for forgiveness at the end of their exclusives. This is not an elementary school publication, but a professional career where reporters and an editor are receiving paychecks and benefits.
I call the local newspaper, but unfortunately, their “seasoned editor” does not seem interested in listening to constructive criticism. As a former Human Resources Manager, I find this more than off-putting. Managers and employees should want to grow, learn from their mistakes and flourish in their jobs. When a manager or employee has a closed-mind – controlling the big news stories that favor their friends’ accomplishments, while sacrificing editing and basic grammar for social parties, it is part of a bigger problem. Simply stated: the publisher has a bad apple. Unfortunately, these unpleasant, rotten apple seeds spread and cause poor work habits. This is not easy to contain and the ultimate resolution for close-minded managers or employees that produce sub-par articles, have poor customer service and continually lose publishing business is to fire them.
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