Late at night, in the office building of the Times, the editor-in-chief of Conlex put down his work and stretched out tiredly. Watermark Ad Test Watermark Ad Test

There is no way, to ensure the timeliness of news, overtime in the newspaper industry is the norm.

After the news collected from various places was sorted out, summarized, typeset, and verified, it was already late at night. After the overnight printing was completed, it was almost dawn.

Generally speaking, the time when a news editor leaves work is when ordinary people go to work.

It has been in this industry for more than ten years before he has changed from a grassroots verifier to a news editor-in-chief.

The years are unforgiving, and the long-term reversal of day and night has successfully made Conlex a member of the bald army.

The most important thing is that the body is gradually unable to keep up, and after only two or three hours of work, I feel tired.

I made myself a cup of strong coffee, and was about to enjoy it when a familiar voice sounded.

"Mr. Conleus, I just got a big piece of news."

Looking at the young man with a happy face, Conlex seemed to see himself in his youth, full of youthful vitality.

"Say it, Rodman. What's in it for you? ”

Frankly, Conlex doesn't like to be in the big news at this time. Today's typesetting has been completed, and now the final round of calibration is underway, and it will be ready for printing soon.

Receiving big news at this time means that the previous work is in vain, and it must be all reversed.

The Times is already the top newspaper in Britain, and it is very difficult to increase sales, unless it is particularly big news.

Everyone's income is linked to the sales of the newspaper, and if you can't increase the sales of the newspaper, your income will not increase because you receive big news.

Rodman rejoiced: "Something big has happened in Central Asia. Our mission to Afghanistan was attacked by locals, and three staff members, including Head Walters, were killed and two were wounded. ”

Hearing this news, Conleus's face changed drastically, this is not ordinary big news, and it may even lead to a war.

Conleus hurriedly asked, "Where did you get the news to confirm the authenticity?" ”

The Times is not a street tabloid, any news can be published, this kind of current political news, must be verified to be true or false, so as not to affect their own credibility.

Rodman said confidently, "Don't worry, Mr. Conleus, this is news from the telegraph office.

Just now, Sir George, the Foreign Secretary, went to the Prime Minister's residence overnight, which matched this news. ”

The Times is not the reason why it has become a newspaper leader, it is definitely the best in the industry in terms of being well-informed.

Although it has not developed to the point of listening to cabinet meetings, they have long been aware of the whereabouts of the top government officials.

The telegraph office, a battleground for the press, was infiltrated at an early stage, and there was no secret to them in ordinary news, except for special news that had to be kept secret.

Without any hesitation, Cones immediately decided: "Everyone stop what they are doing, and tomorrow morning's newspaper will be reformatted." ”

After a pause, I looked at my watch and it was already half past three in the morning, and it was too late to revise it.

Cones immediately denied: "Forget it, there is no need to revise it." Do a separate issue of special news, now start the division of labor:

Tom, you're in charge of writing Waltes' biography, which can be embellished appropriately;

Alan, you're in charge of writing about the assassination, remember to be sensational;

Michael, you're in charge of writing the International Relations ......"

As the editor-in-chief of the news, Conlex is still very powerful. This has something to do with The Times's audience, which is mainly the social elite who follow the news and current affairs.

These customers have bulging pockets and don't care about subscribing to an extra newspaper, but more about the sense of embodiment and whether the news content interests them.

In this regard, the Times has done a very good job.

They are not the only ones who have received the news of Walters' assassination, and if it is just a simple introduction, there is no way to stand out from the crowd.

Conleus, who has been in the industry for many years, naturally knew that he suddenly decided to do a separate issue of special news, anyway, the pronunciation likes the inside story of these events the most.

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Cats have a cat path, and rats have a rat path. The big newspapers could get their news directly from the telegraph office, and the small newspapers had their own channels for listening.

The British Imperial Times, which is not lurking in the alley, also received the news, but Endri, who is also the editor-in-chief of the news, has no time to verify the authenticity.

Seeing the article sent by his subordinates, Endri immediately vetoed: "All the previous content is invalid, everyone work hard to get out as much content as possible."

Remember our core, we must highlight new ideas, and the content must have tension. ”

The young man was puzzled: "But editor-in-chief, we only know about Walters' assassination, and we don't know anything about it!" ”

It was intern Carina who asked about it, and in order to reduce running costs, the British Imperial Times liked to recruit new people.

Of course, since it is a newcomer, there are naturally various problems. Because of the salary, in general, you will leave after a few months.

But that's not a problem, it's a question of whether a street tabloid like the Imperial Times of Great Britain can survive for a few months.

Endri, the boss and editor-in-chief, frowned, and considering that it was not the time to lose his temper, he patiently explained: "I don't know, I'll make it up myself!"

Don't forget, your job is called editor, and the core of your work is all about the word "editor".

If everything is clear, what else do you want?

Using exaggerated techniques, it focuses on the bravery of our slain heroes, who would rather die than betray the interests of Britain, and highlight the ruthlessness and evil ...... of the enemy."

The truth?

What is that, and can you eat it?

For an unknown newspaper like the British Imperial Times, which does not have any popularity, finding ways to attract the attention of the public and increase sales is the first priority.

Word of mouth, credibility, these luxuries of journalism, are not something they can hope for.

"Knock Knock Knock ......"

There was a knock on the door, interrupting everyone's work, and Endri frowned, and Carina, who was a newcomer, got up first and went over to open the door.

"Sir, who are you looking for when you're so late?"

The man in gray said slowly, "Is Mr. Endri here, I want to talk to him about a business." ”

Hearing that business had come to the door, Endri's unhappiness at being disturbed disappeared in an instant.

You must know that a street tabloid like the British Imperial Times does not have much advertising revenue, and it is all sustained by the small profits from selling newspapers.

The biggest extra income is this kind of secret business. For Endri, as long as someone pays for it, there is no news that he should not dare to publish.

This can be seen from the fact that he changed his waistcoat many times. Today it is still the Imperial Times of Great Britain, tomorrow it can be the English Imperial Times, and the day after tomorrow it can be ......

Preemptively replied, "Yes!" ”

Before the voice fell, Endri had already greeted him with a smile: "Old friend hasn't seen you for a long time, please come inside." ”

"Karina, make me two cups of the best coffee."

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The two had only worked together, and there was no friendship, and even Endri didn't know the name of the man in gray.

However, this does not affect the cooperation between the two, Endrie has always regarded himself as a journalist, and has always only sought money, but only asked about the identity of the employer.

This is also the reason why he has been in the industry for many years and has published many secret news, but he has not been silenced.

The man in gray took out an article with this check and handed it over, and said slowly: "In the shortest possible time, publish the contents on it, and the fifty pounds will be yours." ”

Endri didn't rush to answer, but became more careful. There are rules for any industry, and street tabloids are no exception, and there are different prices for publishing different news stories.

Generally speaking, the more sensitive the content, the higher the price, and of course, the greater the risk that needs to be taken on.

On the other hand, normal content is similar to advertising. The Imperial Times of Great Britain, a street tabloid with only a few thousand copies sold, is worthless in advertising.

After a moment, Endrie frowned and replied, "The content is not sensitive and can be published, but this title is too much, right?"

"Prelude to the Russian Invasion of India", Your Excellency is only an assassination case, without any substantial evidence, and it is a bit too far to talk about it.

If it is published in this way, it will affect the reputation of our newspaper and must be revised, for example: "Beware of the Russian invasion of India", or "The Russian Conspiracy".

The result is the same anyway, and the suspicion of Walters' assassination will point to the Russians. ”

Endrie's request, the man in gray ignored it, and only said coldly: "55 pounds!" ”

Endri was very unhappy with the indifferent attitude of the man in gray, but he was really arrogant in the face of the gold lord.

The purchasing power of the pound was strong enough in those days that a pound could buy 100 pounds of brown bread in London. (Approx. 45 kg)

£55, the equivalent of two months' profit from Endri's newspaper run, was enough to lower his bottom line.

After a moment's hesitation, Endri tentatively offered: "£60, I have to be responsible for the newspaper." ”

The man in gray smiled slightly, and happily took out 10 pounds and handed it over. Without waiting for Endri to continue speaking, he turned and left.

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