Department Editors

Department editors are the writers responsible for the columns in each issue of XRDS. The position requires you to work closely with ACM staff. You will be expected to maintain regular communication with the Departments Chief and the Managing Editor. The role requires creativity and editorial research skills. Candidates should possess the ability to write well. 

CAREERS; Department Editor

Job Description

Do you like going to resume-building workshops, employability study seminars, and club meetings where you can meet guest speakers from the local tech community? Probably not. But do you like hearing talks from "real world" people, learning "what it's like" after graduation, and the fun and exciting allure of the real industry? Do you want to capture the stories of successful computer science professionals and share them with your peers? Then ACM XRDS is for you! We are looking for an outgoing and talented student with strong written communication skills to take over our "CAREERS" department. With CAREERS we seek to present readers with varied career perspectives that exist in computing. You will be required to contact and communicate with professionals in various stages in their careers in computing and work alongside them to craft amazing "I wish I had known" articles to share with current computer science students all around the world. We publish four career articles in a calendar year. 

Eligibility Requirements

Eligible applicants must write fluently in English, are outgoing and strong networkers, and are currently enrolled in a graduate degree program. This volunteer editor position is a two-year commitment, with the opportunity for promotion. You must be a full-time student.

To apply, please send your CV to xrdsmagazineATgmailDOTcom, along with a short 150-word personal statement, and include the subject line "XRDS Volunteer."

ADVICE; Department Editor

Job Description

XRDS is searching for a student interested in overseeing an advice column for every print issue of XRDS Magazine. The “ADVICE” Department Editor is responsible for writing the article or finding a guest columnist to produce the column. Once the column is written, the Editor is responsible for working with ACM staff on finalizing the submission. The Advice Editor should regularly consult with the Editors-in-Chief and ACM staff to plan topics in advance. You will be required to attend scheduled editorial board meetings. Past columns have discussed teamwork, time management, how to be a better blogger, applying for post-grad programs, etc.

Eligibility Requirements

Eligible applicants can write fluently in English and are currently enrolled in a graduate degree program. This volunteer editor position is a two-year commitment, with the opportunity for promotion. You must be a full-time student.

To apply, please send your CV to xrdsmagazineATgmailDOTcom, along with a short 150-word personal statement, and include the subject line "XRDS Volunteer."

BACK; Department Editor

Job Description

"BACK" is a short column that addresses how a specific technology has changed from when it was first introduced until now. The editor is responsible for writing a succinct and accurate summary that will enlighten readers. Once the column is written, the Editor is responsible for working with the Departments Chief on finalizing the submission, as well as working with ACM staff. The Editor should regularly consult with the Departments Chief to plan topics in advance. You will be required to attend scheduled editorial board meetings.

Eligibility Requirements

Eligible applicants can write fluently in English. This volunteer editor position is a two-year commitment, with the opportunity for promotion. You must be a full-time student.

To apply, please send your CV to xrdsmagazineATgmailDOTcom, along with a short 150-word personal statement, and include the subject line "XRDS Volunteer."

FACTOIDS; Department Editor

Job Description

“FACTOIDS” are scattered throughout the issue to highlight the latest technology trends, facts, and other upcoming technological revolutions around the world. The editor must understand the issue theme, and write 10-12 factoids that align with the theme. You must be able to summarize information into quick, digestible bits. Information collected should be from authentic sources like Gartner, Science, Forbes etc. Once the column is written, the Editor is responsible for working with ACM staff on finalizing the submission. You will be required to attend scheduled editorial board meetings.

Eligibility Requirements

Eligible applicants can write fluently in English. This volunteer editor position is a two-year commitment, with the opportunity for promotion. You must be a full-time student.

To apply, please send your CV to xrdsmagazineATgmailDOTcom, along with a short 150-word personal statement, and include the subject line "XRDS Volunteer."

UPDATES; Department Editor

Job Description

"UPDATES" is a column featuring news regarding an outstanding ACM chapter from the global community. The editorial process involves interviewing the leaders of active chapters from around the world, maintaining communication with the chapters, and reporting on their activities and achievements. Strong writing and communication skills are needed for this column and the editor must be proactive and punctual. Once the column is written, the Editor is responsible for working with ACM staff on finalizing the submission. You will be required to attend scheduled editorial board meetings. 

You can read previously published work here: http://xrds.acm.org/archives.cfm?search=Updates

Eligibility Requirements

Eligible applicants can write fluently in English. This volunteer editor position is a two-year commitment, with the opportunity for promotion. You must be a full-time student.

To apply, please send your CV to xrdsmagazineATgmailDOTcom, along with a short 150-word personal statement, and include the subject line "XRDS Volunteer."

POINTERS; Department Editor

Job Description

Pointers provides readers with a condensed view of all the recent trends and updates that relate to the theme of each specific issue. Your primary responsibility will be to research and explore recent research, news articles, important conferences, academic journals, and other related media that might allow the readers to dive deeper into the theme. After curating the most interesting sources, the editors will write a comprehensive introduction to the theme that conveys the summary of the topic and the nature of the content shared in the resources that follow. These resources will be organized by type and include a concise summary for the readers, to help them gain an overview before deciding to take a deeper dive into any particular resource.

Eligibility Requirements

Eligible applicants can write fluently in English. This volunteer editor position is a two-year commitment, with the opportunity for promotion. You must be a full-time student.

To apply, please send your CV to xrdsmagazineATgmailDOTcom, along with a short 150-word personal statement, and include the subject line "XRDS Volunteer."

Online Editors

Online editors are the team responsible for XRDS in digital form. This position requires you to work closely with ACM staff. You will be expected to maintain regular communication with the Editors in Chief and the Managing Editor. The role requires creativity and technical skills. Candidates should possess the ability to manage their time well. 

Social Media Editor

Job Description

Are you a responsive, enthusiastic, and creative user of social media? Come join our team at XRDS Digital, the online home of ACM’s quarterly student magazine. As Social Media Editor, you will be responsible for maintaining and, ideally, increasing the presence of XRDS on Twitter and Facebook. You will help to promote each quarterly issue and individual articles that are posted on the XRDS website and at its online blog. You will monitor the XRDS accounts and the conversations around posts and bring any issues or questions to the attention of the editors. You occasionally will be asked to help with our marketing efforts such as for our essay contest. You will be working closely with other digital editors and participate in periodic editorial conference calls and discussions via email and Slack.

Eligibility Requirements

We are looking for an organized student in computer science or a related field, who has an interest in social networks and digital communication strategy and is eager to help us shape the way XRDS connects to thousands of like-minded students all around the globe. Eligible applicants must communicate fluently in English and have a sense of how to create social media posts for a brand vs. for their personal accounts. Prior experience with social media tools like Hootsuite, Buffer, etc. is a plus, as is a working understanding of analytics and SEO. This volunteer editor position is a two-year commitment. You must be a full-time student. 

To apply, please send your CV to xrdsmagazineATgmailDOTcom, along with a short 150-word personal statement, and include the subject line "XRDS Volunteer."

Digital Content Editor

Job Description

Interested in social networks and media of the future? XRDS Digital is the home of the quarterly student magazine, where you can find the latest science and technology news, upcoming conferences and events, scholarship and fellowship deadlines, exclusive content, as well as a blog covering the most interesting topics in computer science. You will be responsible for the XRDS Digital team of student volunteers—editors and bloggers.

Eligibility Requirements

We are looking for an organized and responsive computer science student, who is eager to help us shape the way XRDS connects to thousands of like-minded students all around the globe via our webpage, blog, and social networks. Eligible applicants must communicate fluently in English, be comfortable managing a team, and have prior experience with social media tools like Hootsuite, Buffer, etc. A working understanding of analytics and SEO is a plus. This volunteer editor position is a two-year commitment. You must be a full-time student.

To apply, please send your CV to xrdsmagazineATgmailDOTcom, along with a short 150-word personal statement, and include the subject line "XRDS Volunteer."