Assignment brief
A short document defining the intended reader, angle, sources, deadline, and editor for a piece.
Alt text
A text alternative that describes an informative image for people who cannot see it.
Archive
The browsable collection of a publication’s past work, usually grouped by topic or date.
Byline
The name or credit identifying the writer of a published piece.
CMS
Content management system: software used to create, edit, organize, and publish website content.
Copyedit
A review for consistency, grammar, spelling, style, and factual details after structural edits.
Corrections note
A visible record of a substantive factual change made after publication.
Deck
A short line beneath a headline that explains the subject or reason to read.
Developmental edit
A review of the argument, structure, omissions, and audience fit of a whole work.
Editorial calendar
A shared schedule showing planned pieces, owners, stages, and release dates.
Evergreen content
Material designed to remain useful over time, with periodic review as needed.
Imprint
The publishing name associated with a book or collection of editions.
Issue
A collected edition of a magazine, journal, or newsletter released as one unit.
Metadata
Descriptive information such as title, author, subject, date, and format used to identify a work.
Proof
A near-final version checked in the actual release format before publication.
Slug
The readable part of a web address identifying a page, often based on its title.
Sponsorship
A paid relationship in which a brand supports a publication or placement, disclosed to readers.
Style guide
The publication’s shared decisions on spelling, capitalization, terms, citations, and presentation.
Syndication
An arrangement for publishing a work or feed through another outlet under agreed terms.
Version control
A way to track which draft or production file is current and what changed between versions.
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