Journalists' boss rioted madly (6)
I believe the answer is:
editor
'journalists' boss' is the definition.
The definition and answer can be both people as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?
'rioted madly' is the wordplay.
'madly' indicates anagramming the letters.
'rioted' with letters rearranged gives 'EDITOR'.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for editor that I've seen before include "Cudlipp, for one" , "One prepares a work for publication" , "Triode (anag.)" , "Top journalist" , "Senior publisher" .)