WorldReview1989
Operational SOP – Editorial Workflow & Publishing
1. Purpose
This Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) defines the editorial workflow and publishing process at WorldReview1989. The objective is to ensure consistency, quality, scalability, and editorial integrity as the platform grows.
This SOP applies to founders, editors, contributors, and collaborators involved in content production.
2. Editorial Principles
All editorial operations must align with the following principles:
Independence and objectivity
Accuracy and verification
Long-term analytical value
Transparency and accountability
Speed is secondary to quality.
3. Editorial Roles & Responsibilities
Founder / Editor-in-Chief
Sets editorial direction and priorities
Approves content themes and standards
Final decision on publication
Managing Editor (Future Role)
Oversees editorial calendar
Coordinates contributors and editors
Ensures deadlines and workflow efficiency
Contributors / Writers
Pitch and produce original content
Conduct research and fact-checking
Adhere to Contributor Guidelines
Editorial Reviewer (Optional / Future)
Reviews factual accuracy and clarity
Ensures alignment with editorial standards
4. Content Planning & Editorial Calendar
Planning Cycle
Monthly editorial planning
Quarterly thematic focus (macro, geopolitics, markets)
Editorial Calendar Includes:
Article title / working headline
Author
Category
Target publication date
Status (Pitch / Draft / Review / Published)
5. Content Pitch Process
Step 1: Pitch Submission
Contributors submit:
Working title
3–5 bullet outline
Relevance and rationale
Key sources or data references
Step 2: Pitch Review
Editor evaluates:
Topic relevance
Analytical depth
Alignment with WorldReview1989 focus
Outcome:
Approved
Revision requested
Rejected
6. Writing & Drafting Phase
Draft Requirements
Original content only
Word count: typically 1,500–3,000+ words
Clear structure with headings
Proper sourcing and attribution
Author Responsibilities
Fact-check all claims
Distinguish analysis from opinion
Avoid promotional or speculative language
7. Editorial Review & Editing
Review Checklist
Accuracy and logical consistency
Source credibility
Clarity and flow
Compliance with editorial tone
EEAT alignment (author, sources, context)
Editors may request revisions before approval.
8. Fact-Checking & Verification
Critical data points must be:
Cross-verified with reliable sources
Updated to the most recent available information
If uncertainty exists, it must be clearly stated.
9. Pre-Publication Checklist
Before publishing, ensure:
Final headline approved
Author byline and bio included
Sources properly cited
Disclaimer included (where applicable)
Internal links added
Publication and update dates set
10. Publishing Process
Publishing Steps
Upload content to CMS
Format headings and layout
Add metadata (title, description)
Assign category and tags
Preview and final check
Publish
11. Post-Publication Workflow
Promotion
Share via newsletter
Social media excerpts (analysis-focused)
Monitoring
Track engagement metrics
Monitor reader feedback
Updates
Articles may be updated as new information emerges
Major updates should be noted transparently
12. Corrections & Updates Policy
If errors are identified:
Corrections are made promptly
Significant corrections are noted clearly
Transparency is prioritized
13. Archiving & Evergreen Content
Evergreen articles are reviewed periodically
Outdated content may be updated or archived
14. Documentation & Continuous Improvement
This SOP is a living document.
Reviewed periodically
Updated as the platform scales
Improved based on operational experience
15. Compliance
All contributors and editors must comply with this SOP.
Failure to adhere may result in content rejection or contributor removal.
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