RSCA Seeks A New PILOT Editor

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The PILOT is the official monthly publication of the Redwood Shores Community Association (RSCA).  First published in October 1970 upon RSCA’s incorporation,
The PILOT has been published continuously since 1975.  The PILOT has had only three Editors since 1995. RSCA is now looking for the next Editor of The PILOT.

Hours are about 25-30 per month with almost all work at home, and compensation is commensurate. Job satisfaction is guaranteed at 100%. Work and deadline schedules can be determined well in advance in coordination with our printer and mail service provider.  RSCA membership and participation at board meetings and planned community events is necessary.

The Editor will recruit advertising and articles from others (and write/re-write some yourself) while meeting a variety of new and interesting people, all with the same goal – to keep the Shores a GREAT place to live, work and learn. The PILOT is a serious voice within the Shores, backed by many local businesses, praised as one of the most effective sources of communications to the community, and read by more than 5,000 Shores families each month. The PILOT is also distributed to many Shores businesses and to all major city officials and other elected representatives.

  1. The PILOT Editor must be well-organized and have good people skills.
  2. The Editor is responsible for organizing and communicating to all ad and editorial contributors the planned “in home” dates of each issue, then back-dating to DEADLINES for delivery of:
    • finished layout files to the printer & bindery at such time that…
    • issues delivered to our mail service provider for addressing & delivery to USPS so that… 
    • each issue will be “in homes” on or before the planned date.
  3. The Editor works with existing advertisers, potential advertisers, and both regular and infrequent editorial contributors to solicit monthly content for each issue.
  4. The Editor should have good computer skills (Mac or PC) and working knowledge of Photoshop.
  5. Familiarity & experience with “frame-based” layout programs (QuarkExpress or Adobe InDesign for either Mac or PC) is desired. (If you know Photoshop, learning either layout software will be easy.)
  6. Graphic design experience is helpful, as the Editor is responsible for the layout of all ads and articles for each issue, and is also responsible for the overall “look & feel” of the magazine.
  7. Familiarity with basic accounting systems (RSCA uses QuickBooks Online Edition) or willingness to learn is needed for invoicing each month’s ads. 
  8. The Editor will be responsible (and given incentives) for ensuring that The PILOT does not operate at a financial loss.

Whether you are interested in taking the entire responsibility or having it split up, we are anxious to hear from you.  Email  now for an appointment to review your interest in becoming an integral part of The PILOT and RSCA’s effort to keep the Shores a GREAT place to live, work and learn.