Description: The interim assistant design editor works alongside the design editor to train new correspondents and ensure content readiness. They assume the design editor position in the case of emergency.

Requirements:

• Must have completed correspondency
• Must have at least an intermediate level of Adobe Indesign proficiency and be comfortable with teaching their design skills to new correspondents

Responsibilities:

• Conduct editorial shadows for design correspondents in lieu of the design editor
• Train design correspondents in Adobe Indesign in lieu of the design editor
• Checks in with correspondents to ensure all spreads are complete and ready for the design editor to compile in the layout
• Ensures all embedded images/graphics in magazine spreads are properly linked
• Takes up the post of design editor (with the responsibilities and increased pay that entails) if the current design editor is incapacitated.

Perks:

• First dibs on design assignments
• More opportunities for flat rate pay
• Joins editor’s channel and may optionally join editor’s meetings

Reccomended Preparation:

• Familiarize yourself with the Roundabout Style guide