History Society: Editorial / Outreach Officer

Hello!

My name is Noel Buscher. I am a second year History BA student and I would love to be your next Journal Editor for the History Society Newsletter!

I have relevant experience in both editing (co-editor in chief 2022-23 for Ampersand Pages, award-winning school literary and art journal) and creative writing (creator and head teacher of two-week creative writing outreach course [2022]). I am very passionate about public history and outreach initiatives. 

As journal editor and outreach officer, I will:

     - Provide constructive feedback on submissions, with emphasis on dialogue and active collaboration with authors

     - Ensure equal consideration for all submissions

     - Increase breadth of initiatives to acquire submissions

     - Hold journal publications to a high visual and intellectual standard

     - Make publications that are fun and interesting to read!

Thank you for your consideration! Let's make this journal go down in history :D

Since late August I have been the acting Journal Editor, I have chosen the theme for this term's issue and begun to put the journal together. I would love to continue in this position by being officially elected. I feel that I am a suitable candidate for this position as I have previously undertaken intense committee positions, such as the Women's rugby Treasurer, so I understand the dedication it takes to run a society successfully and make an inclusive environment for all those who want to take part. 

My goal as editor would be to uphold the journal's high standards while expanding its scope to include commentaries and hosting a competition with the involvement of some of the professors from the history department, which I have already put into motion. I am committed to fostering an inclusive, supportive environment that values diverse perspectives, through guiding submissions with constructive feedback and a transparent review process.

If selected, I would be honoured to lead the editorial team, continuing the longstanding dedication that the History Society Journal has upheld and helping promote my peers' creativity in the exploration of themes that go outside the university classroom, allowing for personal improvement in short essay writing.

Thank you for considering my application.