Position Title: TWC Outreach and Communications Editor

Committee: TWC

Reports to: TWC editors

Time Requirements: Averages around 1 hour per week, with heavier activity around the release of new issues and lighter activity in between. Outreach Editors are expected to check email at least once a week.

Term: 1 Year

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform or delegate all outward-facing communications on behalf of TWC (press releases, searches, issue/article signal boosts, CFP blasts).
• Maintain a social media presence: Discord, BlueSky, Facebook, Tumblr, etc.
• Keep on top of what others say about TWC in various forums to ensure accuracy, accountability, and engagement.
• Keep in touch with the editorial side of TWC so as to help obtain content.
• Work with OTW groups such as Communications and Fanhackers as needed, to ensure intracommittee engagement and consistent messaging.

Experience:

• Familiarity with social media.
• Familiarity with academic writing and interaction desired.
• Familiarity with fan discourses desired.

Skills and attributes:

• Proactive in engaging with the fan community to represent TWC and provide an environment that encourages friendly discourse, resulting ultimately in submissions.
• Approachability and quick turnaround for inquiries.
• Able to communicate in a timely and professional manner.
• Ability to work independently.
• Time management skills.

Training requirements:

• The editor will be trained in committee tools and Open Journal Systems.
• The editor will be trained in all relevant TWC-branded social media channels.

Recruitment for this role has now closed for this round. Please check the volunteering page for future openings.