[michaelt]

It surprised me because I'd always assumed a lot of people in a newsroom were extremely similar, despite their different beats.

In my mind it's interchangable whether that report on Ukraine counts as world news, war, current affairs, or politics. I assumed this was the 'journalist' skill set in action.

But perhaps being fashion editor is no better a current affairs reporter than the crossword setter or cartoonist would be.

[kevinventullo]

I think crossword editors and cartoonists necessarily have a broader world view, albeit with less experience in long-form writing.