2016-17 HJAAP Editorial Board Applications!

DEADLINE: AUGUST 24TH!

The Harvard Journal of African American Public Policy (HJAAP)  is the second-oldest, student-run review published annually by the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University. Created as an effort to promote, discuss and disseminate perspectives affecting communities of color, our mission is to educate and empower in order to improve the quality of public policies affecting the African American community specifically and the African diaspora at-large.

We believe policy is best achieved when it is properly – and holistically – informed. Thus, we seek to expand the conversation to offer compelling analysis and insight that is reflective of our varied perspectives and influential through its reach. In so doing, we hope to further the economic, social, and political empowerment of African Americans.

HJAAP has led the HKS Journal transition from a dense, academic text to a more accessible compilation appealing to a wide-ranging audience. We’ve incorporated musical playlists, contemporary art and poetry into the issue(s), have been cited in amicus briefs and across other publications, and expanded the editorial board to include multiple Harvard graduate institutions.

We encourage graduate students from across Harvard to apply!

EDITOR IN CHIEF (1)
With overall responsibility for the journal, the EIC determines the direction for the publication and works closely with the Harvard Journal Office, administrative staff, publishing officials and advisors for yearly production and maintenance. In addition to a supervisory role over the Board, the EIC liaisons with funders, alumni, student group leaders, and external institutions to maximize impact and expand outreach efforts through programmatic support, fundraising, and co-sponsorships. Further, he/she pens the Editorial Note in the annual print edition and may be asked to make appearances at institutional and/or external programs.

MANAGING EDITOR, PRINT (1)
Manages print publication submission and review processes in line with institutional deadlines; identifies new topics for commissions, providing suggestions for both subject matter and potential authors based on previous editions and the direction for the journal; provides content by writing occasional editorials and other short articles, approaches potential contributors, and oversees Senior Editor assignments; reviews final manuscript, providing feedback on layout, content and design elements.

MANAGING EDITOR, DIGITAL (1)
Manages digital content, including scheduled blog posts and social media outreach; identifies new topics for commissions, providing suggestions for both subject matter and potential authors based on the direction of the print edition and/or web-based editorial focus; provides content by writing occasional editorials and other short articles, approaches potential contributors, and oversees Senior Editor assignments.

SENIOR EDITOR, PRINT (2)
Assists with the procurement, review, and selection of print submissions under the advisement of the Managing Editor; contributes original content (articles, interviews, etc.) as needed and/or if desired.

SENIOR EDITOR, DIGITAL (2)
Assists with the procurement, review, and selection of web-based (blog) content under the advisement of the Managing Editor; contributes original content (articles, interviews, multimedia, etc.) as needed and/or if desired.

ASSOCIATE EDITOR (1-2)
Commissions and reviews articles; writes short editorials, news and research highlights for web and/or print publication.

DIRECTOR, ART & SPECIAL CONTENT (1)
Works with editors to identify art, multimedia, and other special content for publication in both print and web platforms; ensures compliance with relevant trademark and copyright standards, as well as institutional publication regulations; advises on design elements and layout of print and web publications.

DIRECTOR, COMMUNICATIONS (1)
Coordinates social media strategy to include regular updates to HJAAP website, Facebook and Twitter accounts; maintains mailing lists and email databases; designs and executes e-mail campaigns for major events and outreach efforts; works with student groups, institutional and external partners to facilitate events, outreach and other programs as needed.