BAVS Newsletter Editor and Assistant Editor 

BAVS are looking for a new Communications Team (BAVS Newsletter Editor and Assistant Editor) to join the Executive Committee. They will be responsible for compiling and distributing the triannual Newsletter, sourcing and administering the book reviews process, and maintaining regular communication between the BAVS Committee and members. These roles are a good opportunity for early career colleagues looking to develop experience in academic administration and editing, and to expand their role within the BAVS community. 

To apply, please send a 2-page CV and 1-page covering letter, specifying for which role(s) you’d like to be considered, explaining any previous experience, and stating what you’d seek to bring to the communications team, to bavsnews@gmail.com by Monday 12 August 2024 (9:00BST). Please use the email subject ‘Application: BAVS Newsletter Editor and/or Assistant Editor’. 

BAVS Newsletter Editor Role: 

• Compiling and editing the BAVS Newsletter on a triannual basis (circa March, July, November). 

• Responding to correspondence sent to the bavsnews@gmail.com account 

• Liaising with members of the BAVS executive committee to communicate news of the BAVS conference, funding opportunities, new initiatives, etc. 

• Providing supportive and constructive feedback on submitted reviews, including copy-editing and proofreading. 

• Identifying new book releases (and other items of Victorianist interest), assigning reviewers to these, and corresponding with publishers to obtain review copies.  

• Sending all official correspondence to BAVS members (MailPoet). 

• Updating the BAVS Newsletter webpage and archives (WordPress). 

• Developing the format and content of the BAVS Newsletter to meet the needs of BAVS and its diverse membership. 

• Working with the editor/s of the Victorianist blog and circular to share CFPs, events, and other news in a timely manner. 

• Working with members of the BAVS executive committee to develop the association’s communication strategy and web presence. 

• Writing reports for the BAVS committee meetings and AGM. 

BAVS Newsletter Editorial Assistant Role: 

• Compiling issues of the BAVS Newsletter and readying them for publication, including proofreading content and formatting. 

• Working with the editor to ensure the smooth running and timely publication of the BAVS Newsletter; including, but not limited to, responding to email correspondence, providing feedback on submitted reviews, including copy-editing and proofreading, identifying new book releases (and other items of Victorianist interest), assigning reviewers to these, liaising with publishers to secure review copies, updating webpages, and working with the editor/s of the Victorianist blog and circular. 

• Other tasks commensurate to the role, as identified by the Editor in partnership with the Editorial Assistant. 

In common with all BAVS executive committee roles, both the Editor and Assistant Editor are expected to 

• Attend the BAVS committee meetings and AGM. 

• Review funding applications made to BAVS in consultation with the Funding Officer, as needed. 

Please direct queries about the roles to Clare Stainthorp at bavsnews@gmail.com. It is anticipated that the handover will take place in September, with the new team taking on responsibility for the winter issue of the BAVS newsletter (published in November).