Editor Role Overview
EditorAs an Editor on the PATHS platform, you play a critical role in maintaining content quality. You are the gatekeeper between contributor submissions and published material that learners rely on.
Your Responsibilities
- Review submitted content — Read through articles that contributors have moved to "In Review" status and assess them for accuracy, clarity, and formatting.
- Ensure quality standards — Verify that content meets the platform's editorial guidelines before it moves forward in the pipeline.
- Provide actionable feedback — When content needs improvement, give contributors clear, constructive notes so they can revise effectively.
- Approve publication-ready content — Move articles that meet standards to "Approved" status so Publishers can take them live.
Accessing the Admin Panel
Log in to the PATHS admin panel at your organization's admin URL.
Navigate to Articles in the left sidebar to see all content.
Use the status filter to find articles marked In Review — these are waiting for your attention.
What you can and cannot do
Editors can change an article's status between Draft, In Review, and Approved. You cannot publish content directly — that responsibility belongs to Publishers. This separation ensures a two-person review process for all published material.
Editorial Workflow at a Glance
The content lifecycle follows a structured path: Draft → In Review → Approved → Published → Archived. As an Editor, you operate in the middle of this pipeline. Contributors submit drafts for review, and you decide whether the content is ready to move forward or needs further work.
Next Steps
- Reviewing Content — Learn how to evaluate submitted articles
- Approving Content — How to approve or request changes
- Editorial Status Workflow — Understand every status transition
- Working with Contributors — Best practices for feedback