Thursday 2 August 2007

Template Editor: Position Description

The position of Template Editor will be vacated at the 20 October Annual General Meeting so we are looking for a new person to take on this important communications role. The duties of the Template Editor include:

  • receive, organise, edit and layout copy for quarterly The Template newsletter;
  • gather information and write articles; take photos for use in The Template;
  • liaise with contributors and proofreaders;
  • liaise with the Guild's publicity officer, who provides advertising information and files;
  • liaise with and check colour proofs from the printer;
  • liaise with the Office Manager re printing, packing and distribution;
  • provide content for the Guild website and blog;
  • attend Guild and committee meetings; and
  • promotion of the Guild's activities and services through The Template.
The position involves the following skills and resources:
  • working with Microsoft publisher and photo editing software (both can be learned and are not difficult to master);
  • access to e-mail and the internet - preferably broadband as some files are large - home would be better than work unless you have an understanding employer;
  • the Guild provides a laptop computer with software; and
  • an eye for design (as most quilters have!) and logical organisation of information.
The Template has undergone a revamp and redesign over the past year and the handover to the new editor will include useful files, documents and training as needed. There is about a month between the closing date for copy and sending of files to the printer, so you would have four busier months in the year.

This is a really way positive way in which you can contribute to the Guild's progress. Our newsletter remains a valuable communication to members and record of events. If you're interested and would like more information, please contact Editor Ruth.

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