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==Overview==
 
==Overview==
This is a [[staff]] position in the [[Department of Marketing]] that helps ensure the [[Tar Valon Times]] is produced on schedule. The Assistant Editor is a moderator of the Tar Valon Times forum, and has article publishing privileges in vBulletin.
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This is a [[staff]] position in the [[Department of Marketing]] that helps ensure the [[Tar Valon Times]] is produced on schedule. The Assistant Editor is a moderator of the Tar Valon Times forum, and has article publishing privileges on the blog.
  
 
'''Department:''' [[Department of Marketing]]
 
'''Department:''' [[Department of Marketing]]
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'''Position Level:''' [[Staff]]
 
'''Position Level:''' [[Staff]]
  
'''Rotation:''' Non-rotating role
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'''Rotation:''' 12 month rotation
  
 
'''Merit Eligibility:'''  [[Staff Merit]]
 
'''Merit Eligibility:'''  [[Staff Merit]]
 
===Chain of Command===
 
===Chain of Command===
 
The Tar Valon Times Assistant Editor reports to the {{TVTEditor}}.
 
The Tar Valon Times Assistant Editor reports to the {{TVTEditor}}.
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==Duties and Responsibilities==
 
==Duties and Responsibilities==
*Helps the Editor manage TVT reporter staff and guest reporters, and ensure that all article/publishing deadlines are met.
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*Communicate with TVT staff to ensure that all article/publishing deadlines are met.
*Is him/herself a reporter for the TVT, and writes articles on a regular basis. S/he helps keep other reporters motivated to write and to adhere to article deadlines.  
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*Is a TVT staff member and contributes at least one publishable item per month.
*Helps the Editor by coding the Library entries of the TVT and maintaining the TVT archive there.
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*Proofread/edit TVT content prior to publishing and/or format TVT content in WordPress prior to publishing.
*Collaborates with the Editor on new story and news ideas.  
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*Assist the Editor in archiving published TVT content to the Tower Library.
*Steps in to act as Editor when the Editor is unavailable for some reason.
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*Collaborate with the Editor on new content ideas on a regular basis.
*The assistant TVT Editor - can create, edit, and publish content in the TVT section of the vBulletin CMS.
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*Steps in to act as Editor when the Editor is unavailable, under the direction of the Director of Marketing.
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==Expectations==
 
==Expectations==
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*Maintain communication with the TVT Editor as needed.
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*Must be a member in good standing. There is NO rank requirement for this position.
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*Working knowledge of wiki formatting OR be willing to learn.
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*Working knowledge of WordPress OR be willing to learn.
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*Must be able to contribute a minimum of one item (not necessarily a written piece) for publication per month.
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*Be tactful and considerate when providing feedback and edits to fellow staff members.
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===Time Commitment===
 
===Time Commitment===
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*Must be willing to spend 4-6 hours a week at this position. The ability to check on the TVT Staff Boards on a regular basis is a necessity for this position.
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==Qualifications==
 
==Qualifications==
 
==History==
 
==History==
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===Tar Valon Times Assistant Editors===
 
===Tar Valon Times Assistant Editors===
 
;Current
 
;Current
*[[Kyla Sterling]]: March 20, 2016 - Present
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*[[Jahily al'Karee]]: December 2, 2020 - present
 
;Previous
 
;Previous
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*[[Kyla Sterling]]: March 20, 2016 - November 19, 2020
 
*[[Zandera Sommers]]: May 18, 2015 - March 20, 2016  
 
*[[Zandera Sommers]]: May 18, 2015 - March 20, 2016  
 
*[[Maibella Rhoiden]]: November 5, 2014 - April 30, 2015
 
*[[Maibella Rhoiden]]: November 5, 2014 - April 30, 2015
 
*Vacant: August 22, 2013 - November 4, 2014
 
*Vacant: August 22, 2013 - November 4, 2014
*[[Taelinn Dolivras]]: September 21, 2012 - August 22 2013
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*[[Taelinn Dolivras]]: September 21, 2012 - August 22, 2013
  
  

Revision as of 09:13, 2 December 2020

Overview

This is a staff position in the Department of Marketing that helps ensure the Tar Valon Times is produced on schedule. The Assistant Editor is a moderator of the Tar Valon Times forum, and has article publishing privileges on the blog.

Department: Department of Marketing

Position Level: Staff

Rotation: 12 month rotation

Merit Eligibility: Staff Merit

Chain of Command

The Tar Valon Times Assistant Editor reports to the Tar Valon Times Editor.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Communicate with TVT staff to ensure that all article/publishing deadlines are met.
  • Is a TVT staff member and contributes at least one publishable item per month.
  • Proofread/edit TVT content prior to publishing and/or format TVT content in WordPress prior to publishing.
  • Assist the Editor in archiving published TVT content to the Tower Library.
  • Collaborate with the Editor on new content ideas on a regular basis.
  • Steps in to act as Editor when the Editor is unavailable, under the direction of the Director of Marketing.

Expectations

  • Maintain communication with the TVT Editor as needed.
  • Must be a member in good standing. There is NO rank requirement for this position.
  • Working knowledge of wiki formatting OR be willing to learn.
  • Working knowledge of WordPress OR be willing to learn.
  • Must be able to contribute a minimum of one item (not necessarily a written piece) for publication per month.
  • Be tactful and considerate when providing feedback and edits to fellow staff members.

Time Commitment

  • Must be willing to spend 4-6 hours a week at this position. The ability to check on the TVT Staff Boards on a regular basis is a necessity for this position.

Qualifications

History

There had previously been an assistant editor under the title of the Publications Staff Manager but the position was discontinued. It was reinstated as The Tar Valon Times Assistant Editor on September 21, 2012.

Tar Valon Times Assistant Editors

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