SBIS is need of Editorial Board Members

JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL, SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE STUDENTS:Saint Benilde International School is currently looking for members of the Editorial Board of the Benildian School Paper. If you think you have literary skills, please submit your application to r.manalo@saintbenilde.edu.ph. For more information, you may also call (049) 545-3530/ 049-542-5139 and look for Ms. Joy or Ms. Phine of the Student Services Department. The vacant positions are as follows:

• Editor-in-chief
• Assistant Editor
• Managing Editor
• Design Editor
• Photo Editor
• Copy Editor
• News Editor
• Feature Editor
• Opinion Editor

Editor-in-chief

The editor-in-chief is ultimately responsible for the operation of the staff and the content of each issue of the school paper. When disagreements arise amongst the staff, the ultimate decision concerning all matters rest solely with the editor-in-chief, with guidance and advice from the adviser. As a leader of the staff and of the school, the editor maintains a high profile and will strive to maintain the Tradition of Excellence of not only the staff, but of Saint Benilde International School as a whole. Duties of the editor-in-chief include, but are not limited to those listed below:
• Oversees the overall operations of the staff
• Maintains order of the staff and encouraging staff members to follow the chain of command
• Enforces consequences for missed deadlines and violation of staff policy
• Proofs pages both prior to submission to printer and at the printer before publication
• Assists the adviser and the staff as needed
• Makes final decisions on all content and controversial issues or matters brought to the editorial board
• Oversees the SBIS website by working closely with the web editor. Although the web editor will oversee the website on a daily basis, the editor-in-chief will have the final say, with advice from the adviser, in the event of a disagreement between editors

Assistant Editor

The assistant editor works side-by-side the editor-in-chief with all matters of operation of the school paper. Specifically, the assistant editor is in charge of, but not limited to:
– Assists writers and section editors with writing and leading
– Prepares for editorial board meetings by briefing editor and bringing any necessary materials
– Is editor of the package section and oversees all content, writers and issues concerned with it
– Assists editor-in-chief with assisting the web editor with the website

Managing Director

The managing editor is responsible for organizing staff events and public relations operations of the school paper by completing the following duties:
– Monitors Google Docs to make sure all drafts are posted on the day they are due
– Serves as a member of the editorial board
– Creates monthly calendar on board
– Writes ideas on board (stories, editorials, etc.)
– Writes and sends thank you cards to layout supporters
– Works directly with adviser to organize annual trips and staff events
– Responsible for public relations (advertising special editions, generating funds to pay for events/fundraising)
– Other duties as assigned by the editor-in-chief, assistant editor or the adviser

Photo Editor

The photo editor will work to ensure consistency and quality of photography within the publication by completing the following duties:
– Trains staff members in appropriate camera handling and photography
– Works with staff members to assign photos needed for each issue
– Develops and maintains a system for organizing digital photo files
– Assists staffers in the selection of photos upon request
– Checks photos on all pages to ensure that they follow the editorial policy of the school paper
– Edits photos for quality as needed
– Oversees the signing in and out of photography equipment
– Works with the web editor to assign photos for the website. Photos will be updated 2-5 times a week

Design Editor

The design editor will focus on developing trendy, professional design and maintaining a consistent look and feel to the publication by completing the following tasks:
– Develops a font library
– Designs templates for each section
– Works with the editor-in-chief and section editors to create designs for all pages
– Works with editor-in-chief in deciding final layout and design of each issue

Copy Editor

The copy editor is responsible for ensuring that all copy in each issue is of sound journalistic value, adhering to the policies for content and ethics established in the SBIS handbook. The copy editor has the following responsibilities:
– Assists staff members with the writing of meaningful copy, especially by giving input during the prewriting and revision stages of the writing process
– Proofreads all copy, particularly watching for balanced coverage which tells all sides of the story, accuracy of facts, and inclusion of solid background information and meaningful quotes
– Addresses issues of editorializing in copy so that writers may eliminate it during revision
– Assists writers in developing voice in their stories while still maintaining journalistic style
– Edits for grammar, style, content and voice
– Proofreads all copy for the website, particularly watching for balanced coverage which tells all sides of the story, accuracy of facts, and inclusion of solid background information and meaningful quotes

Section Editor

Assist each writer in your section with the writing of meaningful copy, especially by giving input during the prewriting and revision process. Give creative ideas as to what could be done to improve each person’s story.

News, feature, entertainment, sports, package
– Proofreads all copy for specific section in Google Docs, particularly watching for balanced coverage which tells all sides of the story, accuracy of facts and inclusion of solid background information and meaningful quotes
– Addresses issues of editorializing in copy so that writers may eliminate it during revision
– Assist writers in developing voice in their stories while still maintaining journalistic style
– Edits for grammar, usage and mechanics
– Meets with the editor, writer and photographer in one-on-one meetings. Needs to have read the story prior to this meeting and have suggestions prepared
– Works with editor to assign stories in specific section.
– Checks with each writer to ensure he or she has met with the photo editor and photos are assigned
– Attends layout for specific section and stays until section is completed. Editor and design editor need to sign off on section pages
– Calls section meetings and has a plan. Must be professional and know what’s going on.
– Is on time for weekly editorial meetings (you may miss them only if you’ve told the editor and managing editor and have someone in your place from your section)
– Ensures that all copy in specific section is of sound journalistic value and adheres to the policies for content and ethics established in the SBIS handbook
– Offers story ideas and content suggestions to the web editor in order to form a productive connection between the print newsmagazine and website
– Writes monthly column
– Selects two columnists to write every issue
– Selects one guest column each month
– Runs editorial meetings, makes them meaningful to the whole staff. Makes sure the opinion expressed in the editorial is the majority’s opinion
– Checks all opinion pieces (sports and entertainment columns as well) for potential libel
– Makes sure artist(s) know what art needs to be done, timely
– Runs student forums when needed. Gets the right people at the right meetings. Makes sure that each forum is meaningful to the student body.
– Calls ALL people who submit letters to the editor to verify who wrote them
– Offers column ideas and content suggestions to the web editor in order to form a productive connection between the print newsmagazine and website

Artist

The duties of the staff artist include the following:
– Meets with writers to determine art needs for each issue
– Has all work completed before layout, also has own political/issue piece — your own opinion
– Recruits artists from J1
– Draws art for the website when requested

Ad Designer

The duties of the ad designer include the following:
– Keeps a list of all ads sold for each issue/business name, size, placement and ad location
– Places all pre-made ads on ad templates for each issue
– Builds ads using information, artwork, and logos from business when needed
– Designs advertisements for the website