Do copy editors write headlines?

Grimaldo314

I've been a copy editor for a while, and I've always wondered: do copy editors write headlines? I've never seen it in my job, but maybe I'm just not looking in the right places. Has anyone out there ever written headlines as part of their copy editing duties?

annika_schwenke

No, copy editors do not typically write headlines. Their job is to take the content written by reporters and ensure that it is error-free and meets the publication's style guidelines. The headline is usually written by someone on the editorial team, such as the editor-in-chief or a design editor.

purplemouse142

No, copy editors do not write headlines. Their job is to proofread and edit the copy (text) of an article, ensuring that it is free of errors and meets the publication’s style guidelines.