All Staff Positions

Writing

SQ Features Writer

Writers will compose a feature article for publication in the Saltman Quarterly Research Journal. These in-depth and scientifically rigorous articles focus on the innovative research from one UCSD-affiliated lab and are intended for an audience of other UCSD biology majors. This position is closed for fall all staff recruitment.

UTS Features Writer

Writers will compose an article with a partner for publication in the Under the Scope magazine. These in-depth articles synthesize research from multiple student researchers on related topics and should be approachable to non-biology majors.

Research Features Writer

Writers will work closely with student researchers to compose an accompanying article for their manuscripts, reviews, and/or Master’s brevias. They will develop a thorough understanding of one manuscript in order to synthesize a piece accessible to non-biology majors.

Online Reporter

Online Reporters will compose formal articles on biology topics they find fascinating, often fine-tuned with interviews. Online articles are posted quarterly on SQ Online. 

Blogger

Bloggers will write and develop a blog with a consistent theme within biology. Blogs are posted quarterly on SQ Online and provide a less formal, personal perspective on scientific topics.

Editing

Technical Editor

Technical editors oversee the style and readability of all Saltman Quarterly publications by checking for grammar, spelling, structure, and adherence to style guidelines. Experience with reading scientific literature is preferred, and strict adherence to all deadlines is essential.

Review Board Member

Review Board members will receive 1-3 manuscripts each quarter for personal review. Members will then submit a review form detailing their analysis and opinion of the paper to be seriously considered by both the author and the SQ editorial staff. Review Board members will also participate in scientific literacy workshops throughout the year.

Outreach

Community Outreach Member

Community Outreach Members are dedicated to various SQ outreach projects throughout the year, such as STEM education and science communication for K-12 students in the San Diego area. Assignments and responsibilities will be in accordance with the Community Outreach Coordinator, and each member will have an opportunity to help create, plan, and execute the outreach activities.

Media Analyst

Media Analysts will grow Saltman Quarterly’s online presence and foster student interaction. In general, the goal of the Media Analyst is to help Saltman Quarterly create a strong social media presence and find innovative ways to interact with the student body at UCSD. They work directly with the Content Creators to operate as a singular Social Media team.

“SQ’Use Me” Podcast Team Member

“SQ’Use Me” is an educational and informational podcast focused on disseminating current biological research in the UCSD community. Roles include writers, editors, interviewers, equipment coordinators, and publishers.

Graphics

Illustrator

Illustrators are responsible for complementing written content with creative and appropriate illustrations to enhance the readers’ experience in both understanding and appreciation of the subject matter. Illustrators are not required to be biology majors, although a strong understanding of biology is helpful.

Photographer

Photographers are responsible for capturing “biology in action” through high-quality images. They will also work together with the different groups within SQ to capture images that will be incorporated into both the print and online media published by SQ.

Layout Designer

Layout Designers are responsible for creating the layout and style of Saltman Quarterly’s print publications. Designers must be experienced in producing visually interesting, professional-looking publications using Adobe InDesign. Each layout designer is responsible for a different section of the SQ Journal or UTS Magazine.

Content Creator

Content Creators are responsible for creating graphics to accompany SQ’s posts on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and more.  Content Creators should have an eye for graphic design and will largely use Canva for their projects. They work directly with the Media Analysts to operate as a singular Social Media team.

 

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Core Staff Positions

Writing Editors

SQ Features Editor

 The SQ Features Editor is responsible for staff writers, guiding them towards completion of features articles for the Saltman Quarterly research journal. They are responsible for providing writer’s workshops, peer editing sessions, and other events necessary to ensure the completion of a professional features article by each of the SQ Features writers.

UTS Features Editor

The UTS Features Editor is responsible for staff writers, guiding them towards completion of a features article for the Under the Scope magazine. They are responsible for providing writer’s workshops, peer editing sessions, and other events necessary to ensure the completion of a well-written article by each of the UTS Features writers.

Online Editor

The Online Editor is responsible for overseeing all feature-style content posted to SQ Online. They provide creative direction and regularly review and accept article pitches from Online Reporters. They are responsible for providing writer’s workshops, peer editing sessions, and other events necessary to ensure the completion of high-quality pieces by Online Reporters. They will coordinate with the Blog Manager and Web Director to ensure that articles are published by appropriate deadlines.

Blog Manager

The Blog Manager is responsible for overseeing all blogs posted on the SQ Online website. They approve blog themes, provide creative direction, and regularly review and accept article pitches from Bloggers. They are responsible for providing writer’s workshops, peer editing sessions, and other events necessary to ensure the completion of high-quality pieces by Bloggers. They will coordinate with the Online Editor and Online Outreach Coordinator to ensure that articles are published by appropriate deadlines.

Editing

Head Technical Editor

The Head Technical Editor works with their technical editing team to ensure that all Saltman Quarterly pieces have consistent grammar, spelling, and style. They help guide the voices of SQ pieces as according to each specific publication, and work closely with executive staff and other writing editors to ensure that deadlines are met.

Research Editor

The Research Editors are responsible for advertising and ensuring the submission of UCSD undergraduate research manuscripts, reviews, and Master’s brevias. They work closely with the Review Board Manager to advance scientific writing and scholarship.

Review Board Manager

The Review Board Manager is responsible for the SQ Review Board. They organize regular workshops focused on building reviewing skills and coordinate the reviewing and editing of SQ research submissions with the Review Board. They work closely with the Research Editors to engage undergraduates in the process of editing manuscripts and scientific reviews.

Outreach

Community Outreach Coordinator

The Community Outreach Coordinator is in charge of communicating Saltman Quarterly’s passion for science to the community through service projects. They are responsible for coordinating with external partners to host events, staffing members of the Community Outreach team at events, and overseeing the development of new activities and content throughout the year. They are also responsible for coordinating the annual SQ High School Essay Contest.

Media Director

The Media Director is responsible for curating creative content to increase science accessibility with the assistance of the Media Analysts and Content Creators. They coordinate inter-team collaboration to generate science content for SQ’s social media platforms, and they also oversee the publicizing of SQ events and opportunities. They work closely with the executive team to grow SQ’s reach to external audiences through innovative use of online media.

Podcast Manager

The Podcast Manager is responsible for ensuring that podcasts are created in a timely manner. Their roles include but are not limited to creating a timeline of when and how many podcasts must be produced per quarter, working with the podcast committee in reaching out to prospective interviewees as well as creating relevant interview questions, corresponding with those who supply podcast equipment, deciding the location and time for interviews, hosting meetings for the podcast committee, and releasing the finalized version of the podcast on relevant platforms.

Web Director

The Web Director oversees all aspects of SQOnline. They will publish quarterly articles from Online Reporters and Bloggers, and update and implement improvements to the website.

Graphics Editors

Head Illustrator

The Head Illustrator is responsible for setting deadlines and creative direction for illustrations in the Saltman Quarterly Research Journal, Under the Scope magazine, Insider magazines, and SQ Online. They coordinate with the writing heads to connect writers with illustrators to create engaging and scientifically accurate content.

Head Photographer

The Head Photographer is responsible for the deadlines and creative direction for photography in SQ Online pieces, the UTS magazine, SQ Insiders, and social media. They are responsible for coordinating the annual SQ Photo Contest.

Production Editor

The SQ Production Editors manage the design and overall publication of the Saltman Quarterly Research Journal, Under the Scope magazine, and Insider magazines. The two production editors work together to edit designs produced by layout designers and manage the production team.

Web Director

The Web Director is responsible for the maintenance and updating of the SQ website in a regular and timely manner. This includes setting up online and executive staff with accounts, managing permissions on old and new writer accounts, adding new SQ/UTS/Insider issues to the website, and updating website aesthetics.