Daily article operations guide
Run a caption and alt-text pass on VA-published images
Describe approved images in the context of the page where they actually appear.
Where the routine breaks
Reused inventory may carry copied language that describes another article or repeats the caption verbatim.
A workable daily rule
Write alt text for the visible subject and its purpose here. Use a caption only when the reader needs context beyond the image.
Make the handoff explicit
The publisher records the approved asset path and proposed alt text with the metadata package.
Check the result
Load the image, inspect the rendered words, and confirm that an empty or failed asset would be noticed.
Keep ownership clear
A Philippines-based assistant can prepare records, run repeatable checks, and raise exceptions. The editor retains authority over claims and publication. Legal, security, financial, and business exceptions stay with their authorized owners.
Read the related research notes or plan a research support lane.