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Header and Intro Section for News

Header and Intro Section for News

Overview

The Header and Intro section is the first part of every news article. It establishes the article’s identity, provides essential context, and ensures consistency across all news content. This section includes the article’s title, subtitle, topic (eyebrow category), author(s), publish date/time, hero image, and summary text. Completing these fields accurately is critical for discoverability, editorial quality, and user engagement.

 

Access the Article Editor

  • Navigate to the News Article Editor in Beatrix.

  • Select the desired article format or open an existing draft.

2. Complete the Header Fields

  1. Title: Enter a concise, descriptive headline for the article. (Required)

  2. Subtitle: Add a brief supporting line to provide additional context. (Optional)

  3. Topic (Eyebrow): Select the main category or topic for the article (e.g., Research, Awards).

  4. Author(s): Select the primary author(s) or contributors. (Optional)

  5. Publish Date: Set the date the article will be published. (Required)

  6. Publish Time: Specify the time of publication, if relevant, e.g. for establishing sort order for news articles published the same day. (Optional)

  7. Hero Image: Upload a prominent image to visually represent the article. (Optional)

3. Add the Summary Text

  • Locate the Summary Text or Intro field in the editor.

  • Write a 1–2 sentence summary that captures the main point or news value of the article.

    • This summary can appear in summaries and previews.

    • More importantly, this summary is used as description text when the article is linked to by search engines and social media platforms.

Additional Notes

  • For Q&A/Interview articles, an optional Intro/Description field may be available before the main Q&A content.

  • If the article is an Opinion or requires a disclaimer (e.g., NIH-funded), ensure the appropriate disclaimer field is completed as per editorial policy.