APPLICATION FOR LMEA EDITOR’S POSITION

Application Process opens on June 10, 2026
Deadline for Application is June 25th, 2026

Fill out and submit the LMEA Editor Application Form.

The online application requires uploading a cover letter, resume, and 2 letters of recommendation.

Respondents will be required to sign in to Google when uploading files to this form.

Please be aware that you may be asked to interview once your application has been received and reviewed by the LMEA Executive Board.

SELECTION PROCESS:

The Executive Board will review all applications and the President will make a recommendation to the full Board.
Selection will be accomplished by a simple majority vote of the Board members present provided there is a quorum.
If the Board does not find a suitable candidate or if no applicant receives a majority vote (provided a quorum is present), the President will notify the membership that the application period has been extended.

LMEA EDITOR (of the Louisiana Musician): JOB DESCRIPTION

OVERVIEW OF THE EDITOR RESPONSIBILITIES
The Editor shall:

Edit, produce, publish, and distribute The Louisiana Musician (LMEA’s online magazine) three times per year—September, December, and March. Determine content for each issue in cooperation with the LMEA Executive Officers.
Edit, produce, publish, and distribute The Louisiana Connection newsletter. Determine content for each issue in cooperation with the LMEA Executive Officers.
Solicit content for both publications from appropriate sources such as the LMEA Board of Directors and related contributors.
Solicit or provide appropriate cover design, header, and content-related pictures as needed for both publications.
Solicit advertisements from private and public sources related to music education.
Invoice advertisers and manage advertising income in cooperation with the Executive Director of LMEA.
Determine advertisement pricing based on current market publication costs and with input from the LMEA Finance Committee.
Determine advertisement specifications based on the layout of the publications.
Determine timelines and deadlines related to content, advertisements, and publication.
Work collaboratively with the Conference Logistics Coordinator, Conference Coordinator, Division Chairs, and the Executive Board to develop programs for Marching Championship, All-State and Conference events, and State Large Ensemble Assessments.
Assist the Webmaster and communications team with supplemental writing and editing of content as needed.
Serve as an advisor to the LMEA Board of Directors as relates to print-communication with membership.

TERM OF APPOINTMENT: Appointed by the Board of Directors concurrent with the term of the President (2 years).

ANNUAL SALARY: $9,000/yr – payable on the last day of the month.

LMEA Editor Application Form