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YouthScape Web Advisory Committee




The YouthScape Web Advisory Committee is helping NLC to create an online network of youth leaders, by guiding the development of this website, including the topics covered, design features, and future online events.


The structure for the YouthScape Web Advisory Committee will be similar to a newspaper staff. Below you will find some brief descriptions of positions we have available:



Editor-In-Chief: Individuals are responsible for managing all elements of the web advisory committee. Drafting layouts and planning ahead for future events and direction. He/She should feel comfortable using the appropriate technology and basic concepts of journalism. Strong leadership skills are a must as well as a positive outlook and motivating attitude.

  
Page Editors: Responsible for
designing a section of the website. They follow-up with reporters to see that interviews are being conducted and stories are written. Provide support to editor in chief. Page editors should be familiar with design layout and know how to scan and download pictures. 

 

Staff Writers/ Reporters: Individuals are responsible for brainstorming and writing assigned stories. He/She must be able to write for a variety of sections or topics. In addition staff writers should be motivated to learn and interact with a range of individuals.

 

Photographer: Individuals are responsible for shooting requested photographs for each story. He/she must be able to manage a system of photo requests. In addition he/she must have a positive and flexible attitude. Must know how to download photographs.

 

Art Editor: Individuals are responsible for creating requested art for website. He/She must be able to manage a system for requesting art. In addition, he/she should have a positive and flexible attitude. Must know how to scan images.

 




If you are interested in serving in one of these positions on the Web Advisory Committee, please send an email describing your interest and background to fellow@nlc.org.

 










 

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