Section newsletter editor

Term of office

1 year; can be re-appointed

Reports to

Section President

General function

Edit and produce the Section newsletter.

Primary responsibilities and duties

  1. Determine the objectives of the newsletter

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  2. Identify financial resources

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  3. Specify frequency of publication

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  4. Decide if newsletter will sell ad space

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  5. Recruit reporters to provide input for the newsletter: local, District, international activities; technical articles; Section officer articles; membership information, etc.

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  6. Secure photographer

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  7. Set deadlines and meet them

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  8. Prepare copy

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  9. Distribute to reach member one week before a meeting or event

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  10. Evaluate newsletter and response; make improvements as needed

Resources available

Section Newsletter Editor's Guide; other leaders and members.

Time commitment

1-2 hours each week

Meeting obligations

Monthly meetings and special events

Working relationships

  1. Other Officers and Members: Interacts as needed to accomplish objectives of newsletter.

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  2. Staff: Send copy of newsletter to Member Services

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  3. Other

Qualifications

Interested in good Section communications; well organized; dependable; a good editor.

Method of appointment

Appointed by the Section President or in compliance with the Section constitution and bylaws.



Questions? Information? Email the Section President