The Los Angeles Daily Journal newsroom eliminated its copy desk on April 8. This means deadlines will be earlier in the day, writers will suggest their own headlines, and line editors will back read each other's edited copy.

In line with a recent survey in which 57% of journalists stated they felt that they are working more now than they have been in the past few years, the LA Daily Journal's journalists will be taking on more responsibilities now.

Editor Martin Berg cites economic reasons for this elimination. "We're still committed to producing high-quality, ambitious journalism. It will take some adjustments, but we're going to find ways to continue to serve our community with the resources we have," he wrote in an email.

Source: LA Observed