The Northwestern Undergraduate Research Journal
Content development, Editing, Recruitment & Training
As Managing Editor of Northwestern Undergraduate Research Journal (NURJ), I managed a team of 7 editors and oversaw the entire publication process. I focused on increasing accessibility of research on campus and featured recipients of Northwestern's Summer Undergraduate Research Grant (SURG) through a unique mixed-format publication. My responsibilities included onboarding and training new staff, coordinating with development and web development teams, and publishing two volumes.
Publishing 2 Volumes: Digital Transition and Demystifying Research
VOLUME 8: "SURG TELL-ALL"
Concept
- Increase accessibility of research on campus
- Feature recipients of Northwestern's Summer Undergraduate Research Grant (SURG)
- Utilize a mixed-format publication to differentiate the online version from the print publication
Process
(1) Project selection & coordination
- Soliciting, selecting, and planning featured projects
- Coordinating with development and web development teams
(2) Interviewing and filming
- Co-interviewing 5 recipients
- Renting AV equipment and filming in a living room setting
(3) Team management & training
- Recruiting and training new team members in AP style
- Coordinating timelines and delegating edits
(4) Content Creation and Editing
- Collaborative storyboarding for mixed-format presentation
- Ensuring consistency across written segments
(5) Overcoming obstacles
- Navigating unexpected obstacles in video and audio post-production
- Learning Final Cut Pro X to address technical issues
- Adjusting publication timelines accordingly
Outcome
A 40-minute video feature divided into five clips, with written segments highlighting one area of each of the five SURG recipients' experiences.
