BLACK LESBIAN
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Thank you for your interest in the

Black Lesbian Archives Publication Team!

Please read everything and reach out for any questions!

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OPEN CALL: OCTOBER 1ST  - APRIL 1ST, 2021 

 

The submissions for the BLA Publication (Team) are now open.

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SUBMISSIONS OPEN: OCTOBER 1ST 

SUBMISSIONS CLOSE: APRIL 1ST, 2021

POSITIONS HELD: MAY 2021 - MAY 2022 

 

All positions are open to Black Lesbian Women of African Diaspora 

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This is a call out to those who are interested and committed to the growth of:

 

1. The education, preservation, building while —- uplifting the voices of Black Lesbian (African Diaspora) communities. 

2. Black Lesbian Women of African Diaspora.

 

——- SUBMISSIONS 

 

You can send submissions in through writing, audio or video.

(No more than 5 minutes on the audio/video clips) feel free to get creative as you like

 

1. Name: 

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2. Are you a Black Lesbian Woman of African Diaspora? (Yes or No)

 

3. Contact info: (Phone/Email/Location(State-City) or Full Address (not required - for sending mail) 

 

4. Why are you interested in the Black Lesbian Archives? 

 

5. What position(s) are you interested in? (Specify: choose top 3) see below for description

 

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6. For the top 3 positions please explain what you can bring to them —- 

 

7. Do you have any experience in these positions? If you do, send examples of past/current work (If not, all good — just explain why you’re interested) 

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• POSITIONS FOR BLA PUBLICATION TEAM

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Creative Director, Proofread Editor(s), Cover Designer(s), Internal Layout Designer(s), Illustrator, Marketing/PR​, Volunteer(s)

 

CREATIVE DIRECTOR

 

• Determine how best to represent the publication visually

• Determine which photographs, art, or other design elements to use

• Develop the overall look or style of a publication, an advertising campaign, etc

• Manage graphic designers, set and exhibit designers, or other design staff

• Review and approve designs, artwork, photography, and graphics developed by other staff members

• Connect to team to develop an artistic approach and style

• Coordinate activities with other artistic and creative departments

• Develop detailed budgets and timelines

• Present designs for publication 

 

PROOF READER EDITOR(S) 

 

• Reads and evaluates material for grammatical errors and style consistency.

• Confers with writers and/or editors to resolve problems or questions.

• Formats text on a word processor.

• Maintains list of material to be edited while it is being processed.

• Maintains and updates mailing lists.

• Maintains schedule of deadlines for printing and mailing projects and makes printing and mailing arrangements.

• Assists in compiling and formatting bibliographies; performs basic library research related to project.

 

COVER DESIGNER(S)

 

• Submit an example cover (8x12)

• Includes (Black Lesbian Archives) somewhere 

 

INTERNAL LAYOUT DESIGNER

 

• Submit an example page layout (8x12)

• Includes (Black Lesbian Archives) somewhere on final submission

 

ILLUSTRATOR(S) 

 

• Submit an example Illustration (8x12)

• Includes (Black Lesbian Archives) somewhere on final submission 

 

MARKETING/ PR 

 

• Works alongside Street Team Chair 

• Responding to requests for information release or press conference from the media or designating a spokesperson or source of information.

• Establishing and maintaining relationships with, community and supporters.

• Writing press releases and other media communications to promote clients.

• Planning or directing the development of programs to maintain favorable public and stockholder views of the BLA's mission and vision. 

• Coaching client representatives in effective communication with the public and employees.

• Building public relations strategies that info the public and promote the publication, ideas, and services.

• Preparing and editing organizational publications, including employee newsletters or stockholders' reports, for internal and external audiences.

• Updating and maintaining Web content.

• Connecting with group interests and providing advice on business decisions.

 

VOLUNTEERS 

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(Open to all outside of Black Lesbian Women of African Diaspora) 

 

 LOOKING FOR 

• PRINTING PRESS

• BRICKS & MORTAR DISTRIBUTOR 

 

Send info or suggestions for what you would like to see in the publication to blacklesbianarchives@gmail.com:

 

SUBJECT: BLA PUBLICATION OPEN CALL 2020 

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