Skip to content

Chefin vom Dienst

chief of the day (female editor on duty)

noun SHEF-in fom DEENST Rare
Communication Media

Also means

managing editor on shift (female)

Usage Note

Chefin vom Dienst (abbrev. CvD) is the editor who coordinates the day's production in a newsroom, managing deadlines and page planning; the role is central to daily print and broadcast operations.

Examples

"Die Chefin vom Dienst entschied, die Meldung noch in die Abendausgabe aufzunehmen."

Natural Translation

The editor on duty decided to include the report in the evening edition.

Literal Translation

The chief of duty decided to include the report still in the evening edition.

Explore German by topic