Position Descriptions Applications are available at: Publications’ Editors-in-Chief AY 2020-2021 ALL POSITIONS ARE VOLUNTEER BASED Emmie UW-Madison’s student-produced music magazine, covering local shows and artists, album releases and features such as opinion pieces, coverage of venues, record stores and music labels, as well as artist interviews. Emmie covers all genres of music, from Solange to One Direction, Kendrick Lamar to Slayer, Kacey Musgraves to opera (!) and everything in between. Moda UW-Madison’s first and only life and style publication. Moda brings fashion to the forefront in a unique and fresh way, online and in print, covering fashion, lifestyle, culture, and the arts focused on trend reporting, the fashion industry, street style, DIY, relationships, décor, and events around town. Moda also coordinates UW Fashion Week every spring, culminating in the legendary Fashion Show. The Dish Food publication that includes restaurant reviews, food feature writing, and recipes in a print issue and website. All stories are accompanied by high-quality photos and cover new restaurants and food trends in Madison. Souvenirs Travel magazine that features students’ adventures while abroad or traveling in the U.S. by exploring aspects of other cultures and travel/study abroad resources. Each semester, a team of students who are studying abroad blog for Souvenirs, and everyone is welcome to submit to the print issue each semester. Souvenir’s aim is to improve cultural competency and spark wanderlust among readers. Illumination Providing a beautiful space for undergraduate students at UW-Madison to share their creative work through an award-winning print issue and online blog, Illumination is the heart of campus. The litmag showcases fiction, poetry, essays, and artwork. Sifting & Winnowing 1 UW-Madison’s first undergraduate journal for political science, public policy and law. Sifting and Winnowing is led by a team of undergraduate editors that oversee the submission, editing and publication of undergraduate research oriented towards the humanities and social sciences. In addition, the organization is supported by a Board of Directors led by S&W alumni to assist with fundraising, event planning and maintaining a strong alumni network. 1. Editor-in-Chief Reports to: WUD Publications Committee Director Time Commitment: 20 hours/week, tentatively more. Specific Duties: ● Provide training for staff members. ● Decide journal/magazine content and design. ● Oversee the production of a publication each semester. ● Build a team fit to fulfill the needs of the individual publications. ● Lead staff members in the production of a print issue and online content. ● Work with the AD of Marketing to streamline publicity and distribution efforts. ● Work with the AD of Creative Operations to design layouts and ads fit for their publication. ● Work with the AD of Programming to plan successful events. ● Work with the AD of Communications to successfully reach and engage students and community. ● Work with the AD of Finance to make administrative and financial decisions within their publication. Additionally, all Editors-in-Chief are required to: ● Maintain efficient communication with the PubCom Director and Advisor. ● Maintain close relationships with student organizations on Campus. ● Maintain efficient communication with WUD Marketing. ● Assist with organizing and promoting PubCom events. ● Attend all EIC meetings. 2