YEARBOOK STAFF POSITIONS

 

Editor In Chief:

This may be done by two people, dividing the duties. The editor in chief is responsible for working with the entire staff and for creating a plan to produce a quality yearbook on deadline. The editor in chief will be personally responsible for the cover, end sheets and all theme pages as well as for working with all section editors to make sure their jobs are getting done and that they are providing leadership to those working for them. The leader is also responsible for teaching where needed, reading all copy and captions before they are submitted, editing all spreads before they are sent to the publisher, reading and correcting all proofs on deadline. The editor is responsible for keeping the adviser informed and for asking for help to get the yearbook done well and with staff morale high.

 

9th Grade Editor:

The 9th Grade editor makes sure that all 9th graders are in the yearbook.  The editor makes sure that all names are spelled correctly and that the 9th grade names match the pictures throughout the book.  They are responsible for making sure the 9th grade theme is carried out successfully.

 

8th Grade Editor:

The 8th Grade editor makes sure that all 8th graders are in the yearbook.  The editor makes sure that all names are spelled correctly and that the 8th grade names match the pictures throughout the book.  They are responsible for making sure the 8h grade section is carried out successfully.

 

7th Grade Editor:

The 7th Grade editor makes sure that all 7th graders are in the yearbook.  The editor makes sure that all names are spelled correctly and that the 7th grade names match the pictures throughout the book.  They are responsible for making sure the 7h grade section is carried out successfully.

 

Photo Editor:

The photo editor makes sure that all assignments are shot and on deadline. The photo editor is responsible for teaching photographers and advising them about how to shoot various assignments. The photo editor must keep an assignment calendar and constantly reminds others about upcoming shoots. Being imaginative, this individual encourages enterprise shooting and shooting of unassigned happenings that would make good visuals of the year.

 

Photo Manager:

The Photo manager or managers make sure that the photos are downloaded from the cards, deleted from the cards and organized in the Google Drive reserved for photos.  They may also delete blurry or otherwise unsuitable photos before they are uploaded to our yearbook website.  They should be familiar with how to manage folders and files on Google Drive and the process for uploading photos to the yearbook website.

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End of Year Slideshow Editor:

The End of Year slideshow editor is responsible for creating the slideshow shown to the students at the end of the year.  They should create a folder in our Google Drive where they can put suitable images to be used and/or considered for our end of year slideshow.  They should also propose music to the adviser for use in creating the slideshow.  They should seek a variety of photos of students of all grades and a variety of different activities.  They should also seek photos of faculty members who may be retiring or leaving the school for inclusion in the slideshow at the request/direction of the adviser.

 

Section Editors:

These editors are responsible for the development of every aspect of their section. The sections are student life, sports, people, academics/organizations faculty/staff and community. All editors are responsible for creating design concept, a coverage plan, sidebar and alternative copy plans. All editors are also responsible for checking the work of those working for them to make sure quality and deadlines are adhered to. Section editors will be responsible for putting dates work is completed on the page calendar so that editors in chief, and adviser can see progress. Section editors will work as part of the leadership team to do whatever is required to get the yearbook done on time and with the quality required.

 

Staff Writers:

These members are responsible for individual spreads each deadline. They are responsible for interviewing, reporting, writing, rewriting, designing spreads according to design specifications, requesting photos, writing captions, getting photos cropped, getting story on spread, writing headlines and having spreads approved on deadline.

 

Photographers:

Photographers will shoot and upload photos for the book. They will need to have an understanding of how to use our digital cameras.  In addition, they should recognize what makes a good picture and practice good photo composition. They will have to record names of people in photos as well as additional information not obvious in the photo.

 

Gophers:

Gophers are responsible for all random tasks that may be assigned to them by the adviser and/or editor in chief.  This may include taking charge of photo packet distribution, pride card assembly and distribution or any random tasks requested by the adviser and/editors.