A good editor is critical to producing a good yearbook. The editor is responsible for the overall

content and development of the yearbook. Though the duties are primarily supervisory, he or

she can’t be above helping with the day-to-day tasks of putting the yearbook together. The editor

must be able to manage and motivate the staff members.

Katt

LAYOUT EDITOR

• Helps the editor complete the overall book plan.

• Critiques layouts, suggesting changes and coaching designers so that their work improves as the year progresses.

• Answers all questions regarding design, so the editor can manage other aspects of production.

• Checks all pages for consistency, style and technical errors before they are submitted to

PHOTOGRAPHY EDITOR

• Selects and assigns photographers for each event.

• Tracks the school’s activity calender to be sure every event is photographed.

• Makes sure that no photo is used more than once.

• Checks to be sure that everyone has been photographed but no one has been photographed too much.

Isabella & Tay

DESIGNER

• Works alone or with a team to complete assigned spreads.

• Completes photo request forms for each assigned spread.

• Chooses/crops/labels photos for each assigned spread.

• Inputs spreads into computer.

• Checks pages for completion before submission to editors.

• Is responsible for making all assigned deadlines.

Milliana & O'Mara

COPY WRITER

• Brainstorms copy ideas and coverage concepts for each assigned spread.

• Conducts necessary interviews and research for all copy.

• Expands on their topics by adding supporting layers of coverage such as quote bars, timelines,

• Writes copy, captions and headlines for each assigned spread.

• Checks spelling of every name on each completed page.

• Spell checks and proofreads all copy before submitting to copy editor.

• Is responsible for making all assigned deadlines.

• Checks copy for correctness, accuracy and completion before submitting it to editors.

Princeton & Luciano

STAFFER

• Checks spelling of every name on each completed page.

• Inputs spreads into the computer.

• Spell checks and proofreads all copy before submitting to copy editor.

• Checks pages for completion before submission to editors.

• Is responsible for making all assigned deadlines.

• Responsible to editorial board and adviser.

(multiple staffers) Luciano & Vanessa