Publications-Newsletters Workgroup Job Descriptions

#MilkMemos Editor

a. Job Responsibilities:

  • Assures that the publication process runs smoothly
  • Sets and enforces deadlines
  • Ensures that newsletter issues are printed on time
  • Solicits and assigns articles; gathers all content for newsletter
  • Does preliminary editing of articles
  • Verifies facts and raises queries with the authors
  • Makes a final determination of what is included in the newsletter
  • Oversees all operations of publication
  • Ensures integrity, quality, and reputation of publication
  • Updates membership list prior to distribution of each issue
  • Sends issue to copy editor and makes all corrections
  • Provides copy edited text for layout

b. Job Requirements:

  • Commits to producing entertaining and informative publications
  • Excellent written English
  • Communicates with authors and staff in a positive, productive, diplomatic way
  • Ability to retain the author's "voice" after editing

c. Estimated Time Commitment:

  • 10 hours per month

#MilkMemos Layout

a. Job Responsibilities:

  • Designs and updates as needed the template for online newsletter that incorporates organization branding in an attractive, professional-looking publication
  • Uses MailChimp to lay out articles to a set template, adding photos, links, headlines, etc. as needed
  • Checks and edits content as last "set of eyes"
  • Coordinates with Member Services and Website Committees to manage subscriber list
  • Publishes in a timely manner after receiving final copy edited content
  • Uploads final copy to the “For Members” section of the website
  • Tracks and reports campaign performance (responses to e-newsletter)
  • Provides support for other uses of MailChimp such as renewal reminders, fundraising solicitations, surveys, marketing, etc.
  • Stays current with online newsletter regulations (such as anti-spam, etc.)

b. Job Requirements:

  • Knowledge of email marketing
  • Eye for detail and design

c. Estimated Time Commitment:

  • 1 day per issue

#MilkMemos Copy Editor

a. Job Responsibilities

  • Corrects grammar and spelling
  • Ensures the text is in line with Breastfeeding USA Style Sheet
  • Ensures the text is well written and logically constructed

b. Job Requirements:

  • Copy editing experience
  • Excellent written English
  • Very detail-oriented
  • Familiar with Breastfeeding USA Style Sheet

c. Estimated Time Commitment:

  • 1 hour per issue

Newsletter Team Member

a. Job Responsibilities:

  • Provides comments and editing suggestions for the newsletter draft
  • Provides ideas for articles
  • Occasionally writes articles
  • Helps ensure appropriateness of breastfeeding information and links
  • Helps ensure that Breastfeeding USA is being represented appropriately

b. Job Requirements:

  • Provides tactful feedback
  • Excellent written English skills
  • Responds to deadlines
  • Accepts constructive criticism of one's own writing; open to editing changes

c. Estimated Time Commitment:

  • 1 hour per issue