Journalistic Tasks & Deadlines Management Template

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Journalists often juggle multiple stories and deadlines. This template uses Priority Matrix to help you manage your time effectively, ensuring you meet all your deadlines. From pitching stories to conducting interviews and finalizing drafts, each task is organized to streamline your workflow.

By following this template, you'll be able to keep track of your tasks, prioritize effectively, and ensure timely submissions, all while maintaining high-quality journalism.

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Proposed Tasks

High Impact, Immediate Deadline

  • Task 1: Submit Pitch for Feature Story (due in 1 day)
    ☐ Research potential topics ☐ Write pitch ☐ Email pitch to editor
  • Task 7: Respond to Reader Emails (due in 1 day)
    ☐ Read reader emails ☐ Respond to questions and feedback
  • Task 9: Attend Editorial Meeting (due in 1 week)
    ☐ Prepare updates on current projects ☐ Attend meeting

High Impact, Future Deadline

  • Task 2: Conduct Interviews for Feature Story (due in 2 weeks)
    ☐ Schedule interviews ☐ Prepare questions ☐ Conduct interviews
  • Task 10: Research for Next Story (due in 2 weeks)
    ☐ Identify potential topics ☐ Conduct preliminary research
  • Task 4: Write Feature Story Draft (due in 3 weeks)
    ☐ Outline story ☐ Write draft
  • Task 5: Edit Feature Story Draft (due in 4 weeks)
    ☐ Self-edit story ☐ Send to editor for feedback
  • Task 6: Finalize Feature Story (due in 5 weeks)
    ☐ Implement editor's feedback ☐ Proofread final draft ☐ Submit final story

Low Impact, Immediate Deadline

  • Task 8: Update Social Media with Published Stories (due in 2 days)
    ☐ Select quotes or points of interest from story ☐ Post updates on social media
  • Task 3: Transcribe Interview Notes (due in 3 days)
    ☐ Listen to interview recordings ☐ Transcribe notes