Promoting Go in the UK and beyond

This is one of the BGA Job Descriptions pages.

Current List of Officers

Journal Editor

The British Go Journal is produced by the British Go Association and is a principal benefit of membership. The Journal Editor is responsible for the production of up to four editions of the Journal every year. These are sent free of charge to members of the BGA. Distribution is currently handled by the Membership Secretary.

The BGJ contains a wide variety of news, articles, letters and other items together with many photographs and diagrams. The content is provided by a great variety of contributors, all of whom give of their time and effort voluntarily. It is widely recognised as one of the best national Go journals in the world.

The main tasks that need to be undertaken to produce the Journal are the collation, selection and layout of the Journal contents in preparation for printing. This includes the production of game diagrams (also in a format for the website) and typesetting. Another task is liaising with the printers. Maintaining and expanding the pool of contributors, and developing content through commissioning and discussions with contributors, is also of great importance.

These tasks are distributed across a team of officials on the Journal and Newsletter Committee. It is the job of the Journal Editor, to lead that team and ensure that production deadlines are met.

Journal Editorial Consultant

Assists the editor of the Journal.

Journal Contributions Seeker

Assists the editor in soliciting contributions for the Journal.

Journal Advertising Manager

Solicits paid adverts for the British Go Journal.

Journal Proof Readers

Assists Journal production by proof reading.

Newsletter Editor

The Newsletter Editor is responsible for producing six A4 Newsletters per year and for ensuring posting to the membership. The Newsletter contains recent news and tournament results and contact information for upcoming tournaments. Entry forms for such tournaments are usually posted with the Newsletter and tournament organisers should ensure master copies (preferably electronic format) are provided to the Editor for an appropriate copy date (these are usually at the start of even months). The newsletter is also available as an email only option.

Newsletter Proof Reader

Checks the drafts of the newsletter before publication.

Newsletter Distribution

Controls the list of email Newsletter recipients and those who receive the paper version.