NEWSLETTER EDITOR JOB OPENING

National
Written By WFWP USA

Position Title: WFWP USA Newsletter Editor
Location: Remotely
To Apply: Email your interest and resume to info@wfwp.us

Job Description:

WFWP USA publishes an electronic newsletter bi-monthly and a print newsletter bi-annually (spring and autumn). The Newsletter Editor is responsible to work in collaboration with President Angelika Selle and Vice President Katarina Connery to ensure timely delivery of newsletters and that content accurately reflects the vision, mission, beliefs, and activities of WFWP USA. The Editor will also communicate directly with local chairwomen on content of articles about chapter activities. It is imperative to have an overall vision of the newsletter’s message and how each piece fits in. Thus, the Editor must have a strong knowledge of WFWP or a desire to learn.

Recommended Skills:

  • Excellent writing and editing skills required

  • Layout and design skills

  • Ability to plan and maintain deadlines

  • Self-driven and ability to work independently

  • Well organized and detail oriented

  • Familiarity with Microsoft Word and Google Docs

  • Basic photo editing skills

  • Become familiar with typical content of WFWP newsletters

  • Ability to use Adobe Illustrator or similar design software a strong plus

Responsibilities:

The Newsletter Editor is a key member of a team consisting of WFWP USA President and Vice President, Outreach Coordinator, local chairwomen, and webmaster. The main task of the Editor is to solicit, review, and edit content for the WFWP USA website and regular newsletters. The Editor would also suggest new ideas for articles, interviews and features relevant to our readers to keep the newsletter interesting, engaging and current.

Manage Editorial Calendar

  • Maintain the monthly and yearly editorial calendar

  • Identify contributors

  • Delegate interest pieces to volunteer writers

  • Edit articles for newsletter and website

  • Contribute articles and interviews as needed

  • Send edited articles to Vice President, Outreach Coordinator, and any other proofreaders for proofreading and approval (cc’ing the President)

  • Forward approved articles with photos to webmaster, and set up the newsletter template on NetworkForGood platform

  • Be aware of any national initiatives that should be included in upcoming newsletters

Communication with Chairwomen

  • Receive reports from chairwomen on local activities

  • Solicit articles as possible follow-up features to events, programs or activities

  • Follow up with chairwomen to ensure key information is submitted: names, titles, location, date, etc.

  • Embellish meager articles, sharing the heart behind the event

Bi-annual Newsletter Publishing

  • Layout and design of print newsletter twice a year (PDF version, spring and autumn)

  • Send newsletter to publisher for print

  • Collaborate with Vice President and President on content for print newsletter (typically two old articles from previous 6 months and two new articles)

  • Identify contributors

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