Organisation : Blind Citizens Australia
Location : Online (Remote work from home )
Time required : 3-4 hours per week
Duration of project : Ongoing
Sector : Community Support Services, Disabilities, Families, Media
Application closing date : 26 Jun, 2022
About the role
About Blind Citizens News
Blind Citizens News is BCA’s flag ship publication. Its purpose is to inform, entertain and provoke discussion and debate. Its readership is very broad and extends throughout Australia and beyond. Readers includes people who are blind or vision-impaired, professionals working in the area of blindness and vision-impairment and the broader community. As the editor of Blind Citizens News, you will be responsible for content development, consistency of style and editing of material.
About you
You are someone who loves words, whether it’s writing them or reading them. You are comfortable expressing your creativity through writing and willing to encourage and support others to do the same. You have excellent attention to detail and are an efficient proof-reader.
You are someone who values and respects time-frames and thrives on meeting them. You have also got a good grasp on technology, especially Microsoft Word and e-mail.
You have a strong commitment to the work of BCA, its members, and to the ethics, principles, practices and culture of the organisation.
The stuff you need to know
This is a volunteer position.
The hours will vary greatly throughout the year. Some weeks, there may be little to do but others, there may be a substantial amount, so flexibility is key.
You will be overseeing the creation of three editions of Blind Citizens News each calendar year. This will involve writing the editorial column, sourcing and liaising with contributors, editing articles, and compiling the issue for production.
You will have support from within BCA to identify content opportunities, provide direction and guidance and assist in the setting of time frames.
Duty Statement
- Position Title: Blind Citizens News – Editor
- Duration: Ongoing, with a one-year minimum commitment
- Commitment: Hours will vary from week to week, it is estimated each edition takes approximately 35-45 hours to compile, this work will be spread across 3-4 months.
- Remuneration: This is a volunteer position, BCA may reimburse you for any costs incurred with prior agreement.
- Reporting Relationships: The position reports to the Communications Coordinator
- It is a requirement that all BCA staff and volunteers hold a current police check.
Key Selection Criteria
- Highly developed written and oral communication skills.
- Previous experience writing and compiling written communications for publication.
- The ability to meet timeframes and support others to do so.
- Strong grasp of technology, especially Microsoft Word, Outlook, and any required assistive technology.
- The ability to network and build relationships with potential contributors and readers.
About the organisation
About Blind Citizens Australia
Blind Citizens Australia is the national representative organisation of Australians who are blind or vision impaired. Our mission is to inform, connect and empower Australians who are blind or vision impaired and the broader community.
We are a small but geographically diverse team working closely to achieve our mission. We thrive on communication, innovation, collaboration and making a difference in the lives of our members. We are a workforce made of 75% of people with disability, you will need to be comfortable working with, for and in partnership with all staff and stakeholders who are blind or vision impaired.
We enjoy supporting each other, making things happen and offer a diverse working experience.
How to apply
Applications not allowed for this volunteering opportunity.
Please quote in application: Editor BC News via Pro Bono Australia.
