Sunday, September 30, 2007

Call for Writers - Demo's Fall Issue

Demo is always on the look out for writers, photographers, and artists. See below for guidelines on how to get involved.

1. Writers:
Interested writers, see attached for a short application form. Completed applications are due by Thursday, Oct. 4th, 2007.
Sections in the magazine includes Hart House / On Campus News, Features, Student / Alum Spotlight, and Reviews (films, books, albums, live shows).

Selected writers will be contacted and article assignments will be given the week of October 8, 2007.
***Note: Writers may also submit previously unpublished articles for consideration to be included in the issue.
Writers may also submit pitches for potential article assignments.***

2. Photographers, Artists:
Demo also accepts original photography and artwork related to music. Please submit to demo.harthouse@gmail.com.
We are also looking for regular photographers to join the team. If interested, please send three sample photographs to demo.harthouse@gmail.com.

3. Getting More Involved:
If you would like to get more involved with Demo, we are looking for Section Editors, an Assistant Layout Editor and Communications Managers. These positions will be more geared towards the Spring Issue.

Section Editors (3-4)
- Work with rest of editorial team to conceptualize ideas for article assignments within section
- Edit articles within section
- Communication with writers

Assistant Layout Editor (1)
- Help Managing Editor with creative layout design for all pages of magazine
- Must have knowledge of In-Design

Communications Manager (2-3)
- Responsible for magazine outreach into local community - including distribution of magazine
- Organizing fundraising initiatives – develop system for advertisements within magazine

If interested, please e-mail us your CV and a brief cover letter. You may be contacted for an interview later on this term.

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Timeline for the FALL ISSUE:


Deadline for Writers Applications: Thursday, October 4th, 2007 (right before Thanksgiving weekend)

Submission Deadline for assigned articles, and article submissions: Friday November 2, 2007

The Fall Issue will be published in Mid November.

Feel free to e-mail us with any questions.
We hope to hear from all of you soon!!


The Demo Editorial Team

Friday, September 07, 2007



Demo is now accepting applications for the 2007-2008 Fall and Spring issues!

The following positions are available:

Section Editors (3-4)
- Work with rest of editorial team to conceptualize ideas for article assignments within section
- Edit articles within section
- Communication with writers

Assistant Layout Editor (1)
- Help Managing Editor with creative layout design for all pages of magazine
- Knowledge of In-Design an asset

Communications Manager (1-2)
- Responsible for magazine outreach into local community - including distribution of magazine
- Organizing fundraising initiatives

Please e-mail your resume and cover letter to Macy Siu (Editor-in-chief), at:
demo.harthouse@gmail.com

You may be contacted for an interview. Feel free to e-mail us with any questions!