Weekly Publishing Workflow

Day 1 – Planning & Assignment

  • Review editorial calendar for the week.
  • Assign breaking news coverage, family narratives, emotional living features, and daily life reflections to contributors.
  • Confirm multimedia slots (video/audio broadcasts).

Day 2 – Content Creation

  • Contributors draft stories, articles, or multimedia pieces.
  • Ensure alignment with Community Guidelines and Content Submission Policy.
  • Collect supporting visuals (photos, graphics, video clips).

Day 3 – Editorial Review

  • Editors fact‑check breaking news and verify sources.
  • Review family and emotional stories for sensitivity and privacy compliance.
  • Edit for clarity, tone, and alignment with GoStoryUSA’s mission.

Day 4 – Multimedia Integration

  • Upload video features and audio broadcasts.
  • Embed multimedia into homepage sections.
  • Test playback and accessibility across devices.

Day 5 – Community Engagement

  • Publish “Submit Your Story” prompts.
  • Highlight reader comments and discussion threads.
  • Feature one Community Voice story.

Day 6 – Publishing & Promotion

  • Publish all reviewed content to homepage and relevant categories.
  • Share highlights on social media (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter/X, YouTube).
  • Send newsletter with weekly top stories.

Day 7 – Performance Review

  • Analyze traffic, engagement, and reader feedback.
  • Identify top‑performing stories.
  • Adjust upcoming editorial calendar based on insights.