#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