Frock Paper Scissors is Brisbane's only university-affiliated fashion and lifestyle magazine that is made and produced entirely by students. Started in 2006, each year a small cohort of students are selected to create, edit, produce and market the new edition of the magazine and website.
I was chosen by my 2011 peers and superiors to be Deputy Online Editor of the Frock Paper Scissors website. My role included working closely alongside the Editor to oversee its creation and production.
Over six months, I:
• Led a large editorial team (with a focus on News, Features, Fashion, and Beauty) and a social media team as well as outsourcing several Information Technology students to assist us in the redesign of the website
• Presented a design brief for a website overhaul and assisted the I.T. students with adjusting it to our desired aesthetic
• Assisted with and accepted writing and styling pitches from numerous editors and contributors
• Ensured all pieces were edited appropriately and worthy of being published under the Frock Paper Scissors banner
• Created and managed the timeline leading up to publication and made sure everyone met their individual and group deadlines
• Populated the website with content using WordPress
• Was given responsibility to overhaul and update the entire Shops section, which features shops, restaurants and performance venues around Brisbane. This involved research, data collection (contact details, opening hours, photos, Google Maps link) and writing content
• Assisted our Social Media Editor by setting up a Tumblr account and creating a schedule of posts that related to the Frock Paper Scissors aesthetic
• Edited photos in Photoshop to be website appropriate
• Assisting PR and Marketing managers when needed
• Was a general leader to all who worked on Frock Paper Scissors whenever they had any issues, concerns, or wanted help
Additionally, one of my articles, To Study or Not To Study? was published in the feature article section.
A 2011 Making Of video can be found here.