Suave Central European journalist (8)
I believe the answer is:
polished
'suave' is the definition.
(synonyms)
'central european journalist' is the wordplay.
'central european' becomes 'Polish' (Poland is in central Europe).
'journalist' becomes 'ed' (short for editor).
'polish'+'ed'='POLISHED'
(Other definitions for polished that I've seen before include "Buffed to a shine" , "Made shiny and smooth" , "Difference, statistical quantity" , "Genteel - flawless" , "Shining or refined" .)