DESKTOP PUBLISHER

The Desktop Publisher is a resource for design and creation of printed materials for the Society. On request, the Desktop Publisher produces camera‑ready copy for duplication and/or distribution by other NSCS Committees. 

The Desktop Publisher reports to the Vice President for Public Relations.

DEADLINES       DUTIES

June                       Participate in the transitional board meeting to discuss position with predecessor, review job description and annual report.

July                        Meet with Music Director, President, General Manager, Publicity Chairperson, Vice President for Public Relations, and Art Chairperson ("Brochure Committee") on development of the annual brochure.

August                   Work with Art Chairperson to transform images and text into format required for brochure production. 

Six weeks before audition, concert or event

Work with Art Chairperson to create camera‑ready copy for concert poster/flyer, notice, or special event announcement, as requested. 

Five weeks before concert

Work with Program Chairperson to create camera‑ready copy for concert program.

On‑going              Provide other material when requested.  This includes providing computer files or camera‑ready copy by desktop publishing for other NSCS Committees, as requested:

Fund Raising       ·               Program Ad solicitation letter

·               Patron solicitation letters

·               Benefit Concert information sheet, poster, invitation, response card

·               Benefit Concert donation solicitation materials

·               Benefit Concert program

·               Silent Auction Catalogue, Bid Sheets, Results Sheet

Concert Operations

·               Tickets

·               Subscriber letters

·               Program Note pages for distribution to patrons and members

·               Signs

Membership        ·               Information sheet (for inclusion in Welcome Wagon packet)

·               Audition notices

·               Membership Guide

·               Name tags

Publicity               ·               Bookmarks

·               Brochures

·               Concert posters/flyers

·               Concert programs

·               Program ads

NSCS Board        ·               Stationery listing this year's officers and committee chairs

·               Fact Sheet for grant applications

May                       Notify General Manager of value of in‑kind contributions. 

Prepare annual report, revise job description if necessary, and discuss position with successor at transitional board meeting.®