Gallery Information
2020-2021
Application for Gallery Positions
Editor-in-Chief
The editor-in-chief of Gallery is responsible for:
- along with the staff team, selecting text and artwork to be part of the magazine
- publicizing the magazine, including developing announcements for the WSCC web site and other social media to request submissions and promote Gallery
- corresponding with faculty regarding submission deadlines and submission procedures
- scheduling meetings with other staff members and ensure adherence to the schedule determined by the staff and faculty advisors
- overview of the creative writing and art submissions, striving for diversity and representation of the overall student body with the magazine
- checking placement of material in layout
- final proofreading for grammatical correctness and accuracy
- approving final decisions regarding type style and size, the format of the magazine, as well as its layout and design
- checking the final proof copy to be sure that any corrections have been made
- distribution of Gallery on Honors Night
- drafting and distributing letters of acceptance and rejection to all submissions
- researching and submitting Gallery to appropriate awards opportunities
- must be familiar with Microsoft Word and Excel
- familiarity with Adobe Photoshop and InDesign preferred
Text Editor
The text editor is responsible for:
- along with the staff team, selecting text and artwork to be part of the magazine
- proofing and editing the text of the magazine
- publicizing the magazine and encouraging fellow students to submit written material
- proofreading written submissions for grammatical errors and content
- coordinating with the faculty editorial board for review of written submissions
- ensuring the correct formatting for the table of contents
- checking layout proof for accuracy
- distribution of Gallery on Honors Night
- researching and submitting Gallery to appropriate awards opportunities
- must be familiar with Microsoft Word
Art Editor
The art editor is responsible for:
- along with the staff team, selecting text and artwork to be part of the magazine
- publicizing the magazine and encouraging fellow students to submit artwork
- corresponding with faculty regarding submission deadlines and submission procedures
- distribution of Gallery on Honors Night
- photographing and editing of all physical artworks to be appropriate for publication
- researching and submitting Gallery to appropriate awards opportunities
- familiarity with Adobe Photoshop highly preferred
Design Editor
The design editor is responsible for:
- along with the staff team, selecting text and artwork to be part of the magazine
- designing the cover and interior layout of the magazine
- assisting the Art Editor with photography and editing of artwork
- working with the Text Editor to ensure that the digital format of the layout reflects the initial text submissions
- making any adjustments to the layout after proofing
- distribution of Gallery on Honors Night
- familiarity with Adobe Photoshop and InDesign highly preferred
All staff are expected to attend all scheduled meetings. Responsibilities may vary based on staff dynamics.