EDITOR

It is the editor's job to ensure the Legacy reaches Graphic Services in a finished form in order to be ready by the date established. This is usually one month prior to the street date. Exercise authority over all aspects of the magazine's production, design, photography, editing and writing. Coordinate the editors, designers, photographers, writers and production personnel at LSU Graphic Services to produce four complete magazines according to the production schedule developed by the administration of Student Media. Set policy for the magazine Act as liaison to campus and community Allocate the pay of freelancers. Works closely with advisers on all aspects of writing, editing, production and planning of the Legacy Works with adviser and Student Media staff to monitor budget, sign payroll, and determine freelance pay. Works with adviser to conduct comprehensive training sessions for students and will attend all training sessions. Will attend advisory board meetings.

MANAGING EDITOR

Exercise authority over the writers, photographers, and the copy editor. See that editorial copy is produces according to the policies and deadline schedule developed by the editor. Assist the copy editor in proofing stories. Will attend all training sessions.

DESIGN EDITOR

Coordinate the design of the magazine with the editor and the managing editor. Exercise authority over the senior and junior designers Produce digital files ready for LSU Graphic Services on the deadline schedule developed by the editor. Coordinate prepress processes with LSU Graphic Services; responds promptly to Graphic Services' needs. Will attend all training sessions.

COPY EDITOR

Edit and correct all grammatical, spelling and style mistakes in accordance with AP style. Assist the editor and managing editor to ensure there are no mistakes in the text of the magazine. Revise copy as assigned by editor and managing editor for readability. Work according to the policies and deadline schedule developed by the editor. Will attend all training sessions.

WRITER

Pursue stories as assigned by the editor or the managing editor according to the angle and direction set forth by the editors. Complete quality stories according to the deadline schedule developed by the editor. Will attend all training sessions.

PHOTOGRAPHER

Accompany writers on story assignments; take photos as assigned by the editor and managing editor. Develop the subsequent film and scan negatives (if necessary) as assigned by editor and managing editor, working according to the deadline schedule developed by the editor. Will attend all training sessions.

DESIGNER

Produce page designs and layouts as assigned by the design editor and the editor. Meet deadlines. Will attend all training sessions.

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