Usage Note
Textredakteur is an editor who works primarily on the written text of articles — correcting language, structure, factual errors, and style — as distinct from a Bildredakteur (photo editor) or Layouter (page designer). The role is central in print journalism but is evolving in digital newsrooms where multimedia tasks overlap.
Examples
"Der Textredakteur kürzte den Bericht auf die vorgegebene Zeilenzahl und prüfte alle Fakten."
Natural Translation
The copy editor cut the report to the specified line count and verified all the facts.
Literal Translation
The text-editor shortened the report to the specified line-count and checked all facts.
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