A reporter writes the news.
A computer operator sets the copy.
A sales representative calls on a local business and discusses possible advertisements.
A lithographer photographs the page and makes a plate from the negative. This plate is then sent to the rotary, printing press.
A photographer takes the pictures.
A proof reader checks the computer printout for errors.
A graphic designer draws a rough layout of the advertisement to show to the client. If this is accepted, the graphic designer draws the finished art work.
A publisher receives the printed pages and makes them into bundles for delivery throughout the South Island.
Agency reports from New Zealand and overseas arrive by teleprinter. The news editor and assistants decide which stories will appear in the paper.
A member of the Illustrations Department arranges for pictures to be prepared for printing.
A compositor pastes up the typescript.
A runner delivers the paper to your gate.
A sub-editor checks the stories and writes the headlines.
A keyboard operator arranges copy on the screen, according to the layout instructions.
A compositor assembles a page according to the layout designed by the sub-editor.
You enjoy “The Press” with your breakfast.
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Press, 23 February 1987, Page 17
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196A reporter writes the news. A computer operator sets the copy. A sales representative calls on a local business and discusses possible advertisements. A lithographer photographs the page and makes a plate from the negative. This plate is then sent to the rotary, printing press. A photographer takes the pictures. A proof reader checks the computer printout for errors. A graphic designer draws a rough layout of the advertisement to show to the client. If this is accepted, the graphic designer draws the finished art work. A publisher receives the printed pages and makes them into bundles for delivery throughout the South Island. Agency reports from New Zealand and overseas arrive by teleprinter. The news editor and assistants decide which stories will appear in the paper. A member of the Illustrations Department arranges for pictures to be prepared for printing. A compositor pastes up the typescript. A runner delivers the paper to your gate. A sub-editor checks the stories and writes the headlines. A keyboard operator arranges copy on the screen, according to the layout instructions. A compositor assembles a page according to the layout designed by the sub-editor. You enjoy “The Press” with your breakfast. Press, 23 February 1987, Page 17
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