In order to have a multi-platform publication, it is critical that print and web work together. I don't think it is fair that print editors are now suddenly suppose to become web editors with no compensation for it. But I also don't think it is fair that web editors are shunned by many on the print side. Print is a dinosaur when compared to web -- web editors can tell you who their audience is better than a print editor can, they can tell you what articles are of most interest, and sometimes EXACTLY why, they have to "write tight" and with rich keywords -- so they could give a print writer a run for their money any day, and the list goes on and on. Right now, an editor is not an editor is an editor. Print editors just need to get on the train already. I often wonder what their problem is with web -- it creates such a divide and stops many of us from doing our best work -- which is to provide compelling and informative editorial and design. Not possible given the current print-web divide.

I think web is definitely going to be a main function for editors of paper publications. Already providing consult to our web developers as to what should be on the site and where it should be, I'm finding web is becoming part of my job description as an editor already. As well, it seems as though new contract editing jobs (magazines, at least) are requiring web knowledge.

I agree an am very interested in doing both. Knowing how both are relevant and having the skills to do both jobs is a great way to survive.