What Does an Editor in Chief Do? Musings Within an AI-Generated Framework

Abstract: In this article, Matthew Hoch describes his role as editor in chief of the Journal of Singing , providing an overview of the production process and articulating specific tasks he and others carry out prior to final publication. Using an AI-generated framework, the author considers the identity and role of the editor within the context of peer-reviewed scholarship. Hoch argues that the success of any scholarly journal depends on the expertise of many and that the editor in chief is simply one of many individuals whose work is essential to the success of a publication like the Journal of Singing .