Editor (School Publications, Newton MRT)

Contract Period: 01 July 2024 to 30 June 2025

Option to Extend: 01 July 2025 – 30 June 2027

Mondays to Fridays: 7:00am to 7:00pm, inclusive of 1hr lunch break.

Estimated Monthly hours capped at 60, ensuring a balanced workload.

Responsibilities:

• Content Excellence: Enhance the quality of school publications through content editing, copy editing, and line editing.
• Creative Direction: Provide expert guidance on artistic direction, technical specifications, and print media resources.
• Layout and Design: Execute layout and design tasks to ensure visually appealing publications.
• Heritage Gallery Oversight: Supervise projects involving Heritage Gallery, including write-ups, collection of ACS memorabilia, and archival work.

Specific Tasks:

Echo (Quarterly Issue):

1. Initial Editing: Review and edit the first draft of Echo.
2. Collaborative Review: Coordinate with the Echo team and Advisor to incorporate changes and feedback.
3. Quality Assurance: Verify that all revisions are accurately implemented before submission to Blueskies.
4. Artwork Management: Manage updated artwork requests and confirm final artwork for printing.

School Magazine (Annual Publication):

1. Pagination Preparation: Organize pagination for the School Magazine.
2. Content Coordination: Liaise with the School Magazine Committee to address article submissions and necessary revisions.
3. Expert Consultation: Offer professional advice to the Committee on magazine specifications and artistic direction.
4. Vendor Collaboration: Work closely with vendors on design, layout, and artistic direction.
5. Production Management: Ensure timely submission of articles and materials according to production schedules.
6. Proofreading Oversight: Collaborate with vendors to ensure accurate implementation of required changes.
7. Quality Assurance: Verify error-free, print-ready final proofs before publication.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in English Language, publishing, media, or related field.
• Software Proficiency: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Language Skills: Excellent command of the English language.
• Work Ethic: Methodical approach, attention to detail, ability to multitask.
• Interpersonal Skills: Diplomacy, tact, and negotiation skills for effective communication with writers and staff.
• Deadline Management: Capacity to meet tight deadlines and adhere to work schedules.
• Motivation: Self-driven and proactive attitude towards work.
• Experience: Minimum 5 years of experience in school publications.

EA License 22C1383

EA Personnel R22110043