Application Requirements

Hi! Thank you for considering joining us as a moderator and/or contributor.

Moderator Applications

What Does Being a Moderator Entail?
A moderator, simply put, acts as the face of the zine for contributors. They are mentors, supervisors, peers, and advisors. Being a moderator requires you to have clear, concise communication, the ability to handle stressful situations, prior knowledge in the field you’re applying to moderate, and above all, time and energy. If this sounds daunting, fear not - we’ll be there to pitch in and help out every step of the way, because that’s what teamwork means.Please be sure to read through the following guidelines carefully before submitting your application. Failure to follow these instructions may result in your application being disqualified.

Basic Requirements

1) You should have a Discord account. If you are accepted and don't have a Discord account, you will have to make one. This is because the primary and only form of communication between moderators and contributors will be the Discord server.2) You should be 18 years of age or older at the time of joining the moderator team.3) You must be able to coordinate and communicate with the mod team properly. Remember, zines are a team effort! All decisions must be taken together, not individually.4) This is a for-charity zine; all proceeds go to MSF. The mods will receive free copies of the SFW and NSFW zines, as well as digital merchandise made for the zine, but there will be no financial compensation.5) If you wish to contribute to the zine, please fill in the contributor applications when they open. All moderators will be judged based on sample strength and quality, and being accepted as a mod does not guarantee you a position as a contributor!6) Before submitting your samples and portfolio, please make sure all links are accessible. If any links are found to be inaccessible, the application will automatically be disqualified.

Specific Roles, Responsibilities, Guidelines, and Requirements

🏐 Art Moderator:
Requirements include a creative portfolio, and some experience with art and/or event management. Prior zine experience is not mandatory, even if it is highly encouraged!1. Should evaluate artist applications and choose contributors,2. Work with the graphics mod (if needed) to help customize templates and such for zine promotional posts,3. Work with the formatting and writing mods to help with visual coherency,4. Give feedback for zine artwork and guide the contributors through their creation process.🏐 Merchandise Moderator:
Requirements include a creative portfolio, and some experience with merchandise production and/or event management. Prior zine experience is not mandatory, even if it is highly encouraged!1. Should evaluate merch artist applications and choose contributors,2. Be able to come up with a list of merch items we will be making for the zine, and select contributor pitches accordingly,3. Give feedback for merch art and guide the merch artists contributors through their creation process.🏐 Formatting and Distribution Moderator:
Requirements include a creative portfolio, and some knowledge of formatting and digital distribution and/or event management. Prior zine experience is not mandatory, even if it is highly encouraged!1. Should format the zine,2. Be able to incorporate the zine theme and combine everyone's work in the most pleasing/coherent manner,3. Work with the art, writing, and merchandise moderators to ensure visual coherency,4. Work with the graphics moderator to maintain the consistency of the zine’s visual identity,5. Work with the finance moderator for publishing and distribution of the zine and merchandise,6. Distribute the zines and digital merchandise.🏐 Finance Moderator:
Unlike all other moderator positions, having prior zine experience as a moderator - preferably, a finance moderator - is mandatory. We also expect prior financial experience and adequate knowledge of financial management.1. Should handle all aspects related to zine finances - this includes pricing, maintaining shop, setting dates for various phases of sales, handling sales, transferring money to MSF and receiving money from buyers,2. Work with the formatting moderator for publishing and distribution of the zine and merchandise,3. Communicate with the head of administration about all financial aspects,4. Work with the head of creation for pricing.

Contributor Applications

Guidelines: TBA