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Roles:
Open Roles for Fall 2024: (We encourage applicants to apply for as many roles as you like!)
Vice President:
Responsibilities:
Assisting the President in overseeing the operations and functions of the journal as well as collaborating to establish and execute the journal's vision and goals.
Acting as a liaison between the executive team, editorial board, and contributors.
Coordinating meetings, delegating tasks, and ensuring deadlines are met.
Assisting in recruitment efforts and fostering a supportive and inclusive environment within the team.
Qualifications:
Strong organizational and leadership skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
Experience in publishing, management, or related fields is preferred.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
Head Editor:
Responsibilities:
Overseeing the editorial process from submission to publication, ensuring quality and adherence to journal standards.
Managing the editorial team, including assigning workload, providing feedback, and coordinating peer review.
Collaborating with the faculty editorial board and student authors to develop and refine their submissions.
Ensuring timely publication schedules and resolving any editorial conflicts or issues.
Maintaining communication with contributors and fostering a positive and constructive editorial environment.
Qualifications:
Strong editing and writing skills, with attention to detail and accuracy.
Experience in academic editing or publishing
Familiarity with academic writing conventions and citation styles.
Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively.
Leadership and interpersonal skills.
Editor:
Responsibilities:
Reviewing and editing submissions for clarity, coherence, and adherence to journal guidelines.
Providing constructive feedback to authors to improve the quality of their work.
Contributing to editorial meetings and discussions on journal policies and procedures.
Collaborating with the editorial team to assess submissions and make publication decisions.
Qualifications:
Excellent writing and editing skills, with a keen eye for detail.
Familiarity with academic writing conventions and research methodologies.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Strong time management and organizational skills.
Interest in the humanities and academic publishing.
Head Graphic Designer:
Responsibilities:
Leading the design and layout of the journal's visual elements, including cover design, typography, and graphics.
Collaborating with the editorial team to develop a cohesive visual identity for the journal.
Creating engaging and visually appealing layouts for articles, covers, and promotional materials.
Managing the design process from concept to completion, ensuring quality and consistency.
Providing guidance and feedback to other graphic designers on the team.
Qualifications:
Proficiency in graphic design software, such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
Strong design sensibility and creativity, with an eye for typography, color, and layout.
Experience in editorial design or related fields.
Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Graphic Designer:
Responsibilities:
Assisting the head graphic designer in creating visual elements for the journal, including layouts, illustrations, and graphics.
Collaborating with the editorial and design teams to execute design concepts and meet project objectives.
Contributing ideas and solutions to enhance the visual appeal and readability of the journal.
Adhering to design guidelines and specifications provided by the head graphic designer and editorial team.
Communicating regularly with team members to ensure project progress and coordination.
Qualifications:
Proficiency in graphic design software, such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
Strong design skills and creativity, with an understanding of layout, typography, and composition.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and take direction from senior designers.
Attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work.
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