"Nation-at-Large" Editor: Responsible for soliciting and editing content for "Nation-at-Large" section of the magazine, which will contain articles, editorials, and contributions relating to domestic law and domestic public policy issues (for example, restriction of civil liberties post-Sept. 11, election coverage, immigration reform, gay marriage, etc.). This is one of the two meatiest sections in the magazine. The editor is required to obtain at least 2 submissions from contributing writers for each issue, which can include a submission written by the editor him/herself. He or she will directly mentor contributing writers through the draft phases. The editor will also attend editorial meetings every other Sunday at 2 p.m. to update the rest of the editorial staff on progress and to brainstorm ideas for future issues. No prior journalism experience required, but we are looking for creative, responsible, organized, and detail-oriented individuals with an eye for the news as well as excellent communication and writing skills.
"The World" Editor: Responsible for soliciting and editing content for "The World" section of the magazine, which will contain articles, editorials, and contributions relating to international law and international public policy issues (children soldiers in Uganda, refugee crisis in the Middle East, trade relations with Asia, etc). This is one of the two meatiest sections in the magazine. The editor is required to obtain at least 2 submissions from contributing writers for each issue, which can include a submission written by the editor him/herself. He or she will directly mentor contributing writers through the draft phases. The editor will also attend editorial meetings every other week to update the rest of the editorial staff on his/her progress with the writers and to brainstorm ideas for future issues. No prior journalism experience required, but we are looking for creative, responsible, organized, and detail-oriented individuals with an eye for the news as well as excellent communication and writing skills.
"Contributions" Editor: Responsible for soliciting and editing articles from non-WCL professors, law students, and working legal professionals. This position is part-editorial, part-communications. We are looking for an individual who will be able to network (through phone calls, e-mails, letters, and sometimes, meetings) in order to represent our magazine to the larger legal community so that we can solicit quality submissions. The Contributions Editor will create and continually update a g-doc database of all individuals contacted and information obtained as well as leads of future writers for future issues. No prior journalism experience required, but we are looking for someone with an eye for the news as well as excellent communication, writing, and people skills.
"Around WCL" Editor: Responsible for soliciting and editing section for all WCL-related content. The "Around WCL" Editor creates a one-page calendar that lists and describes the most important/relevant events for which students should prepare. Solicits short articles on various topics from and/or about professors, students, senate representatives, and alumni. Solicits fun snippets from around the school: quotes, q&a, etc. Total page count should be less than 6 pages. Amasses database of people contacted and to be contacted, such as alumni. No prior journalism experience required, but we are looking for creative, responsible, organized, and detail-oriented individuals with an eye for the news as well as excellent communication, writing, and people skills.
Co-Copy Editor (two positions available): Responsible for proofreading and editing pre-final and final copies. Requires precision, confidentiality, and time availability, especially through March 16-24.
Director of Art and Layout: Responsible for managing all art, graphics, and design content, as well as the final visual layout of the magazine. The Director will attend editorial meetings every other week to work with the editors to brainstorm ideas based on assigned stories received by contributing writers. Some sort of graphics or design experience highly preferred.
Editor of Art and Layout: Responsible for editing all art, graphics, and design content, as well as the final visual layout of the magazine. The Editor of Art and Layout will work with the Director of Art and Layout to brainstorm ideas based on assigned stories submissions received by contributing writers. Some sort of graphics or design experience highly preferred.
Director of Technology: Responsible for managing and maintaining the Web site content of the magazine. Needs html and Web/graphic experience.
Director of Marketing: Solicits advertisements from neighborhood and law-related business establishments. Establishes ad pricing and lay out position, in accord with Director and Editor of Art and Layout. Amasses database of people contacted and to be contacted.
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