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<h1>News Contributor</h1>
<p>News contributors promote TLDP by communicating events and
accomplishments to the public.</p>
<h2>Responsibilities</h2>
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<li>Write short articles or press releases related to TLDP.</li>
<li>Fact-check all submissions.</li>
<li><a href="mailto:feedback@en.tldp.org">Submit</a> news as an
attachment or hyperlink via email.</li>
<li>Work with news editors to correct any errors or omissions.</li>
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<h2>Commitment</h2>
<p>Generally, two or three hour per month is required to be a regular news
contributor. One-time submissions and press releases are also
encouraged.</p>
<h2>Qualifications</h2>
<p>A familiarity with current events at TLDP is required as are good
written language skills. Experience writing press releases is a plus.</p>
<h2>Supervision</h2>
<p>The final decision regarding publication rests with the TLDP news
editors.</p>
<h2>Training</h2>
<p>There is no formal training for this position.</p>
<h2>Policies Affecting Assignment</h2>
<p>Volunteers should contact the news editors and announce their intention
to contribute.</p>
<h2>Benefits Of The Position</h2>
<p>A news contributor gain writing experience while at the same time
promoting their favorite TLDP projects.</p>
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