Associate Editor for Paediatric Issues
and National Association Liaison for the CFW Newsletter

SKILLS NEEDED
Essential: Knowledge of English and grammar
Knowledge of Cystic Fibrosis
Access to, or ownership of a computer
Knowledge of a Word Processing program (preferably Microsoft Word)
Ability to offer about 10 hours a week to the role
Ability to attend conferences to solicit potential articles
Observing confidentiality and recognising the need for censorship
Sensitivity and Understanding

Preferable: Knowledge of who's who in the CF world

ROLE

1. To solicit articles relating to paediatric issues by
a) attending conferences and liasing with potential contributors during or after these events
b) reading international CF specialist publications
c) monitoring the Internet for CF specialist abstracts/articles of interest.

2. To approach potential contributors to request article input and offering guidance as to subject, content and size.

3. Reviewing articles submitted for publication to see if they are suitable for the CFW Newsletter or can be edited accordingly (if necessary, shortening for use in 'Mailbag').

4. Editing submitted articles, simplifying terminology where necessary (for the lay readership) and modifying for better presentation (including acquiring accompanying photos of authors, tables, figures, and pulling out quotes from the text to highlight content. Sourcing own, relevant images if necessary.)

5. To gain good relationships with members of the professional and lay CF community, with the potential of gaining future and ongoing assistance/input.

6. To encourage National Associations to submit updates for the 'National News' column of the IACFA/ICF(M)A Newsletter.

7. To collate and edit updates and information for the 'National News' column and produce for publication. (Perhaps including an introduction to a specific National Association in each issue.)

8. To read and write reviews of new books and publications written by members of the CF community, and give information on how they can be purchased.

9. To participate in the rotational role of editing issues of the CFW Newsletter with guidance from the other Editors.

10. Submitting or contributing to an Editor's Report for EC and Annual General Meetings of CFW, in liaison with the Editorial team.

11. To continually and actively participate in the mutual liaison and advisory role of an Editor of the CFW Newsletter, including updating other team members on potential topics and article content.

*PLEASE NOTE:
If an individual is keen to apply but lacks one or two of the essential skills required (not including the 1st skill listed), they will still be considered if they are prepared to work and train closely with the current Editors.This person would then be assessed for suitability after a trial period.