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How do editors ensure they produce engaging content while maintaining editorial integrity?
**Host:** Welcome back to Sunday Interview. Today we’re joined by Marloes van de Wakker, a journalist who recently penned a thought-provoking piece on the role of editors in today’s media landscape. Marloes, thank you for being here.
**Marloes:** It’s a pleasure to be here.
**Host:** In your article, you discussed the critical skills needed to be a successful editor. Could you elaborate on that for our viewers?
**Marloes:** Absolutely. As I wrote, editors need to be meticulous, organized, and collaborative. They’re responsible for ensuring the accuracy, clarity, and flow of content, whether it’s a news article, a blog post, or a feature story.
**Host:** You also mentioned the importance of understanding reader engagement. How do editors balance editorial integrity with the need to attract and retain an audience?
**Marloes:** That’s a crucial question. Editors need to be aware of their audience’s interests and preferences, but ultimately, their responsibility is to uphold ethical standards and deliver high-quality journalism. It’s a delicate balancing act, but one that’s essential for building trust with readers. [[1](https://www.glassdoor.com/Interview/editor-interview-questions-SRCH_KO0,6.htm)]
