[SCA-AE] Deadline extended: TI Editor and Art Director

[Tracey Stoever]

Greetings AEthelmearc - 
Did you all see that the Tournaments Illuminated is looking for an 
editor and art director? They've extended the application deadlines. 
MANY of you out there are *more* than qualified for the position(s) 
and I would highly encourage applying. It's very good experience to 
go through the process even if you do not get the job. I know for a 
fact that John, the current TI Editor, is very approachable. If you 
have any questions just give him a call or drop him an email. 

Working for the Society and the Corporation on this level is fun and 
rewarding. If you have any questions about this drop me a line. Plus 
if you let me know you're applying most likely I'd be able to write 
a letter of recommendation. 

Good Wishes! 

Teresa
Kingdom Chronicler

See below:

Positions Available   Editor, Tournaments Illuminated and Art 
Director, Tournaments Illuminated 
Deadlines for applications extended

The Society for Creative Anachronism Inc. is accepting applications 
for the positions of Editor of Tournaments Illuminated and Art 
Director of Tournaments Illuminated. Tournaments Illuminated is the 
SCA s quarterly publication showcasing material that furthers 
research, education, and  living history  recreation in the field of 
pre-seventeenth-century Western culture. 

Tournaments Illuminated Editor
In addition to producing issues, the Editor answers queries, 
develops manuscripts, maintains contact with reviewers, and submits 
quarterly reports to the Board of Directors. The position requires 
approximately 10+ hours per week, except during the two weeks before 
publication, when more time is spent putting an issue together (this 
includes proofreading, layout, correspondence, and file sharing with 
authors/reviewers).

Qualifications for the position include excellent written and oral 
communication skills, the ability to work independently to 
prioritize tasks and meet deadlines, strong computer skills, ability 
to organize a staff, familiarity with SCA publications, and a vision 
for the future of Tournaments Illuminated. Experience with academic 
citation styles and the ability to choose articles based on interest 
to Tournaments Illuminated s audience, readability, and (where 
appropriate) historical accuracy are also desirable. Professional 
experience in a modern editing environment and prior experience in 
an SCA chronicler position are desirable, but not required.

Tournaments Illuminated Art Director
The Art Director is responsible for the layout and design of each 
issue of Tournaments Illuminated. In addition, the Art Director 
maintains contact with illustration and photography contributors. 
The position requires a modest weekly time commitment, except prior 
to publication deadline when 30+ hours per week may be required. 

Qualifications for the Art Director position include expertise with 
modern magazine production, the ability to meet deadlines, and 
experience working with printers. Applicants need to have access to 
and experience with a computer running PageMaker, Quark or InDesign 
and the ability to export files to .pdf format (if working on a PC   
our printing vendor uses Macintosh computers). Professional 
experience in a modern art direction environment and prior 
experience in an SCA chronicler position are desirable, but not 
required.

Both Positions
E-mail access is absolutely vital to the position, and while high-
speed internet access is not required, it has proven to be very 
useful.

Reasonable expenses are covered by the Corporation and may include: 
paper, printer cartridges, stamps, mailing expenses, and a post 
office box. You will be asked to submit an expense report, with 
receipts attached to receive reimbursement. The Editor and Art 
Director both receive a small stipend from the SCA once an issue is 
completed.

Past experience has shown that the Editor and the Art Director work 
more easily together when they are in the same general locale. This 
arrangement is preferable, although not required, and candidate 
teams are encouraged to apply together. Individual applications will 
also be considered. The Editor/Art Director can be the same person 
if the candidate has all of the necessary skills.  

Hard copies of risumis (both professional and medieval, including 
offices held and awards received) must be sent to:
SCA Inc.
Attn: TI Editor and Art Director Positions
P.O. Box 360789
Milpitas, CA 95036-0789

With a copy sent to the current TI editor at:
John Sandstrom
11025 Vista Del Sol #2120
El Paso, TX  79935
Or e-mailed to: tieditor at sca.org
and a copy to the Art Director at: Linda Krecker
1501 Tramway Blvd. NE #245
Albuquerque, NM  87112
Or e-mailed to: tiart at sca.org

Electronic courtesy copies should also be sent to resumes at sca.org. 
Risumis must be received by October 31, 2006. Questions regarding 
the position may be directed to John Sandstrom, Tournaments 
Illuminated Editor via e-mail at tieditor at sca.org, or Linda Krecker 
at tiart at sca.org.



Teresa