Yearbook Committee 2010Yearbook Committee 2010

Informational MeetingMay 19, 2009

What To ExpectWhat To Expect

To have your ideas listened toTo be part of creating something you can be proud ofA lot of hard work!A lot of fun!Experience for college, scholarship, and employment applicationsTo make memories that will last a lifetime

Staff PositionsStaff Positions

Chief EditorBusiness ManagerPhotographersDesign EditorsSales StaffContent Specialists

Chief EditorChief Editor

Responsibilities:Assist adviser in coordinating activities of all other yearbook staffOversee design consistency and proofreading on all pagesCoordinate photographers to ensure adequate coverage of all eventsLead meetings and train new staff as necessaryCommunicate with students, parents, and community as neededBe prepared to take on any job in any section at the last minute

Business ManagerBusiness Manager

Responsibilities:Coordinate, plan, and track all sales effortsDesign and lead all marketing campaignsCommunicate marketing and financial progress with Adviser, Chief Editor, and other staff.Oversee sales staff

PhotographersPhotographers

Responsibilities:Document daily student life in photographsAttend a variety of extracurricular activities and document in photographsProcess photographs (remove red-eye, color correction, cropping, etc.)Upload and organize imagesOwning a digital camera is strongly recommended

Design EditorsDesign Editors

Responsibilities:Design page layouts onlineWork with Chief Editor to ensure consistency in themes and stylesWork with photographers to obtain necessary imagesDepending on number of design editors on staff, this position may be specialized to include Sports Editors, Club Editors, and Activities Editors

Sales StaffSales Staff

Responsibilities:Work with Business Manager to design and execute marketing campaignsPromote sales of yearbook ads with parents, students, coaches, and community businessesPromote sales of yearbooks with students

Content SpecialistsContent Specialists

Responsibilities:Develop ideas for page content such as surveys and student interest pieces.Report on and write content for pages with text.Work with Chief Editor and Design Editors to provide content as necessary.

What Do I Do Now?What Do I Do Now?

Applications are required for the positions of Chief Editor and Business Manager, and are due back by Thursday at the end of the day.List the positions you are interested in on the sign-in sheet.Put a star by your name if you would like me to create a login for you to try out the design software over the summer. It will be emailed to you.Put a check mark by your name if you are interested in working the yearbook table at registration.’

What Happens This Summer?What Happens This Summer?

Take pictures over the summer at any school activities you may participate in.Begin coming up with ideas for the theme and the cover.Practice using the design software if you would like.Look for email updates.