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UP students: Want to join the staff of The Beacon, KDUP radio or The Log in the 2010- 2011 school year? Apply now!
Applications available in the Student Activities Office in the St. Mary's Student Center.
APPLICATION DEADLINES: Feb 4 - Applications for Editor in Chief of The Beacon and The Log; Application for General Manager of KDUPFeb 11 - All other positions
Editor-in-Chief
Stipend $3,000 per year. One position available
Is responsible for all material appearing in the yearbook, and its appearance and form. He or she shall exercise sound judgment grounded in fairness and accuracy and the tenets of journalism to assure the yearbook truthfully and fairly reflects the entire academic year at the University in print, photos and graphics in as complete a manner as production schedules permit. In so doing, he or she will call on the Yearbook Adviser for counsel and support. Attempts to present a balanced depiction of the University and all elements of the University community during his or her year of editorship to create a publication of accurate record, which is an acknowledged goal of the yearbook. Strives to produce a yearbook that is a valid representation of the University community during one year in its history. The Log is not a publication for commentary nor a forum for personal opinions of any one part or portion of the community. Maintains an open mind and an open-door policy toward all elements of the University community while recognizing that the students are The Log's largest constituency. The editor shall personally, or through delegated staff, keep in close touch with all facets of the University and all constituencies. Establishes goals at the beginning of his or her term in conjunction with the yearbook staff. He or she is expected to coordinate all facets of yearbook production (including senior portraits and yearbook distribution) and to meet all deadlines with the publishing company.
With regard to personnel issues, the Editor-in-Chief shall:
• Foster an amicable working relationship with student services staff and with the communications faculty and students.• Establish close and productive working relationships with campus services, the contract printer and other agencies providing production assistance and services. This can be done through judicious delegation of responsibilities to staff members and continuing supervision.• Represent The Log as a non-voting member of the Student Media Committee. Meet with the SMC or its subcommittee for evaluation of the previous yearbook and consult during planning for the current year's publication.• Maintain an effective working relationship with the Yearbook Adviser in his or her role as a resource person and as a representative of the University. The editor will initiate weekly conferences with the Yearbook Adviser.• Work productively with the incoming editor during the weeks following that person's selection and appointment in order to fully acclimate him or her to the responsibilities of the position.• Oversees distribution of the yearbook in early September. Arranges for distribution tables and manages the staffing of such tables at campus events (movies, concerts) and in The Commons. Tracks who has/has not picked up his/her yearbook. Makes arrangements for and monitors yearbook distribution at the Info Desk in the Pilot House. • Performs an overall edit during pre-submission deadline weeks (about five times per year).• Follow the "Personnel Guidelines for Student Media."
Design Editor
Stipend $1,565 per year. Two positions available.
• Is responsible, along with the editor and staff, for setting goals and establishing a theme for the yearbook.• Is responsible for the design and layout of all sections of The Log yearbook.• Is responsible for designing all templates for the yearbook, such as page numbers, and managing the overall "look" of the Log throughout the production process. This should be done with the Editor• Attends yearbook design training sessions when possible.• Establishes cooperative working relationships with yearbook staff members and strives for coordinated efforts.• Checks for design consistency during pre-submission deadline weeks (about five times per year).• Attends all weekly meetings. Absences must be cleared in advance through the Editor and Yearbook Adviser.
Photographer
Stipend $1,450 per year. Three positions available
• Is responsible for taking high-quality photos as assigned by Log Editor and Copy Writers (digital format only) for all sections of The Log. Re-takes photos when asked by Editor to do so.• Supplies correctly-spelled names and year in school of each subject and a description of the action for each photo submitted.• Reserves his/her university-owned digital camera for Log use only and keeps the camera locked in the Log office when not in use (see Camera Release agreement).• Keeps organized photo files (digital photos in computer photo files/folders).• Takes initiative to take photos for The Log that are not specifically assigned.• Digitally manages and organizes photos in computer file system. • Writes photo captions.• Places finished worked into page design via InDesign with assistance from Assistant Design Editor. • Actively solicits photo submissions by campus individuals and groups through marketing efforts in residence halls and other areas on campus.• Attends all weekly meetings. Absences must be cleared in advance through the Editor and Yearbook Adviser.
Copy Writer
Stipend $1,450 per year. Three positions available.
• Covers on-campus events for the yearbook as assigned by the Editor. Writes copy using material gathered at the event and through interviews with participants.• Communicates with photographer assigned to the same event to coordinate coverage.• Supplies correctly-spelled names and year in school for subjects covered in each story submitted.• Follows a standard style for his/her writing as determined by the Editor.• In a timely manner, makes edits or completes rewrites to his/her copy after the Editor has made editing marks and suggestions.• Places finished worked into page design via InDesign with assistance from Assistant Design Editor. • Works with the editor and staff to set goals and establish a yearbook theme.• Attends all weekly meetings. Absences must be cleared in advance through the Editor and Yearbook Adviser.
