Chain Reaction needs a new Editor
Sadly, our current Editor, Di Lawrence, needs to step back from the wonderful contribution she has been making all this time, publishing Chain Reaction each week. We now need someone – or perhaps a few people – to take on the role of Editor.
Our members love Chain Reaction. Through it we share our passion for cycling, give ideas for exotic places to ride, hear the latest news about Bike North and cycling generally, and keep informed about changes – and threats – to our cycle paths and routes. Above all, it helps us see who we are: a welcoming group of people enjoying life in the saddle, powered by volunteers who give freely of their time for the benefit of each other.
It is hard to imagine Bike North without our weekly emailed newsletter.
So, would you like to become our new Editor? Or do you know of another Bike North member who would be suitable? Of course, we would show you how it all works and train you in the various steps involved. Di is very keen to share with you the tricks and shortcuts she has developed and discovered, which streamline the process.
What makes a good Editor?
- Able to develop confidence using the ClubExpress publishing process: we would teach you how to use it and help as you build experience and confidence
- An eye for detail and design: the articles need close proof-reading for spelling and grammar
- Able to help communicate messages: knowing what people need to hear and how to say it well
- Willingness to publish on time every week: until now we have published every Wednesday and we would be happy to negotiate a weekly deadline that works well for you.
The Editor is an important part of the Comms Team, which includes the Communications Coordinator and the Social Media Gurus. Occasionally that team communicates or meets by Zoom to discuss publishing issues and opportunities as well as the delivery of any specific campaigns that align with strategies developed by the Executive Committee. So you won’t be alone, but part of a small team delivering comms to our members, stakeholders and others.
What is involved?
In brief, these are the main steps in preparing and publishing each issue. Typically, members send articles to editor@bikenorth.org.au, ideally with an image or two, that makes the article more appealing to readers. The Editor transfers those articles into the pre-prepared template, adjusts the formatting and proof-reads the text for typos and grammar. Once the email is complete, the Editor then uses ClubExpress to send it to all our members. Di says that, with practice, it takes between 3 and 4 hours a week.
Would you like to know more?
If you would like to know about this in more detail, please don’t hesitate to contact Di at editor@bikenorth.org.au.
Di would be very happy to discuss the role with you or feel free to contact me at president@bikenorth.org.au or the Comms Co-ordinator, Sarah Gillis at communications@bikenorth.org.au
Thank you Di!
In next week’s issue of Chain Reaction, we will express our gratitude to Di more thoroughly. For now, we just say ‘thanks!’ Thanks for your wonderful contribution to the members. It has been a great journey together and we wish you luck on the next phase of your journey.
Phill Hart, President |