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The News Editor, also known as the Head of News, or (from 2018) Head of The Record, is responsible for STAR's online news and opinions section, [[The Record|The Record]].
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The Head of The Record is responsible for STAR's online news and opinions section, [[The Record|The Record]].
  
Their responsibilities include finding writers, organising photographers for events, editing articles, and publishing articles on STAR's website. They are also expected to write a few of their own articles.
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Their responsibilities include finding writers, organising reviews and photographs for events, editing articles, and publishing articles on STAR's website. They are also expected to write a few of their own articles.
  
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They are contactable via [mailto:[email protected] [email protected]].
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== Head of The Record ==
 
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| [[2015/16|2015/16]]
 
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| Unknown
 
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| News Editor in Chief
 
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| [[2016/17|2016/17]]
 
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| Natasha Frank
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| Natasha Franks
 
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| [[2018/19|2018/19]]
 
| [[2018/19|2018/19]]
 
| Jamie Rodney
 
| Jamie Rodney
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| Head of The Record
 
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| [[2019/20|2019/20]]
 
| [[2019/20|2019/20]]
 
| Cady Crowley
 
| Cady Crowley
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| Head of The Record
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| [[2020/21]]
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| Joseph Luke
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| Head of The Record
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| [[2020/21]]
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| Maddie McCall
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| Head of The Record
 
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== Assistant News Editor ==
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=== Assistant Head of The Record ===
The inclusion of an assistant varies each year. The responsibilities of the assistant are usually decided by the Head of News.
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The inclusion of an assistant varies each year. The responsibilities of the assistant are usually decided by the Head of The Record.
  
 
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| [[2014/15|2014/15]]
 
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| Katherine Gemmell
 
| Katherine Gemmell
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| Director of Press
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| [[2015/16|2015/16]]
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| Unknown
 
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| Kaylee Kelley
 
| Kaylee Kelley
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| Assistant Head of The Record
 
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| [[2019/20|2019/20]]
 
| [[2019/20|2019/20]]
 
| Shannon Fox
 
| Shannon Fox
| Assistant Head of News
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| Assistant Head of The Record
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| [[2020/21|2020/21]]
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| Maddie McCall
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| Assistant Head of The Record
 
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== Handover ==
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=== Intro ===
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The Head of The Record manages The Record, the news and opinions branch of STAR. This involves recruiting authors and illustrators, navigating Wordpress, and handling The Record's social media presence.
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=== Tasks ===
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* Recruit writers; give them topics to write about, if they need it. (Re)Freshers' Fayre is a good place to do this.
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* Write articles yourself.
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* Use Wordpress to post articles on [https://standrewsradio.com/the-record standrewsradio.com/the-record]
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* Contact other committees to arrange press passes for events, for both your writers and photographers. This is important for both big and small events.
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* Plan events to preview/review well in advance.
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* Schedule regular writers' meetings, ideally every fortnight, to discuss columns, playlists, and event coverage.
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* Respond to emails asking for coverage.
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* Publicise The Record's Facebook page, and share articles on this page. If it's a particularly good article, ask the Head of Marketing to share The Record's post on STAR's Facebook page.
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* Create a Messenger group for your writers and illustrators, and send regular reminders of deadlines.
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* Ensure articles are at least 500 words long, with exceptions for editorial statements and interactive content.
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* Make sure articles include plenty of (relevant) photos.
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* Ask the Head of Web, Head of Tech, or Station Manager for help with Wordpress, especially when you first join the committee. The Head of Web should give you a restricted account, so you shouldn't have to worry about breaking the whole website.
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* When posting an article on Wordpress, be sure to include the date and author's name at the top of the post.
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* Split these tasks between yourself and your assistant.
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=== Links and tips ===
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* [https://www.facebook.com/TheRecordStA The Record] on Facebook
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* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/252359109303348 The Record Writers Group] on Facebook – consider making a new group if the current one is full of ancient graduates
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* [http://standrewsradio.com/wp-admin Wordpress login]
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* [https://drive.google.com drive.google.com]
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* [https://www.facebook.com/events Facebook events] – use this to browse for events to cover
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=== Contacts ===
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* Previous Head of The Record/Assistant Head of The Record

Latest revision as of 10:16, 13 April 2021

The Head of The Record is responsible for STAR's online news and opinions section, The Record.

Their responsibilities include finding writers, organising reviews and photographs for events, editing articles, and publishing articles on STAR's website. They are also expected to write a few of their own articles.

They are contactable via [email protected].

Head of The Record

Year Name Position Title
2012/13 Francesca Vaghi News Editor in Chief
2013/14 Mark Gregory News Editor in Chief
2014/15 Matt Gibson News Director
2015/16 Unknown News Editor in Chief
2016/17 Natasha Franks Head of News
2017/18 Euan Elder Head of News
2018/19 Jamie Rodney Head of The Record
2019/20 Cady Crowley Head of The Record
2020/21 Joseph Luke Head of The Record
2020/21 Maddie McCall Head of The Record

Assistant Head of The Record

The inclusion of an assistant varies each year. The responsibilities of the assistant are usually decided by the Head of The Record.

Year Name Position Title
2014/15 Katherine Gemmell Director of Press
2015/16 Unknown Director of Press
2017/18 Claire Fenerty Deputy Head of News
2018/19 Kaylee Kelley Assistant Head of The Record
2019/20 Shannon Fox Assistant Head of The Record
2020/21 Maddie McCall Assistant Head of The Record

Handover

Intro

The Head of The Record manages The Record, the news and opinions branch of STAR. This involves recruiting authors and illustrators, navigating Wordpress, and handling The Record's social media presence.

Tasks

  • Recruit writers; give them topics to write about, if they need it. (Re)Freshers' Fayre is a good place to do this.
  • Write articles yourself.
  • Use Wordpress to post articles on standrewsradio.com/the-record
  • Contact other committees to arrange press passes for events, for both your writers and photographers. This is important for both big and small events.
  • Plan events to preview/review well in advance.
  • Schedule regular writers' meetings, ideally every fortnight, to discuss columns, playlists, and event coverage.
  • Respond to emails asking for coverage.
  • Publicise The Record's Facebook page, and share articles on this page. If it's a particularly good article, ask the Head of Marketing to share The Record's post on STAR's Facebook page.
  • Create a Messenger group for your writers and illustrators, and send regular reminders of deadlines.
  • Ensure articles are at least 500 words long, with exceptions for editorial statements and interactive content.
  • Make sure articles include plenty of (relevant) photos.
  • Ask the Head of Web, Head of Tech, or Station Manager for help with Wordpress, especially when you first join the committee. The Head of Web should give you a restricted account, so you shouldn't have to worry about breaking the whole website.
  • When posting an article on Wordpress, be sure to include the date and author's name at the top of the post.
  • Split these tasks between yourself and your assistant.

Links and tips

Contacts

  • Previous Head of The Record/Assistant Head of The Record