Research · · verified August 9, 2026
Daily Content Capacity Planning: A Research Framework
How to match a daily article queue to real editorial capacity and review time.
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Key stats
- The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects writer and author employment to grow 4% from 2024 to 2034.
- A 12-article queue needs explicit writing, research, review, and correction capacity.
- Capacity is a control variable, not a reason to lower evidence standards.
Key takeaways
- Count review hours separately from drafting hours.
- Reserve space for factual corrections and refreshes.
- Stop intake when the next article cannot receive a named reviewer.
Capacity model
| Work unit | Measure | Release gate |
|---|---|---|
| Research | Source notes per brief | Ten real sources recorded |
| Drafting | Articles in progress | One owner per article |
| Review | Claims and links checked | Reviewer sign-off |
| Refresh | Aging pages sampled | Next action assigned |
Operating method
Use the editorial calendar capacity planning page for the queue, then link each assignment to a brief and evidence record. The research brief quality gates page defines the minimum acceptance checks. A daily stand-up should report only ready, blocked, and released work.
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