Under-Secretary-General of Press

(Works with Director-General: Rithanya Senthilkumar)

Oversees the Press Corps and is responsible for accurate and timely dissemination of conference
updates
Approximate Time Spent by this USG: 21 Hours
Qualities:
1. Strong leadership skill: The USG of Press is responsible for handling, co-ordinating and
guiding a team of the Press Corps. They should be able to delegate tasks effectively, provide
constructive feedback, and address any issues that may arise in a timely and professional
manner
2. Adaptability: Conference environments can be unpredictable, so the USG of Press Corps
should be able to adapt to changes in the schedule or unexpected challenges, while still
ensuring that media coverage is delivered to a high standard.
3. Good understanding of technical tools: A good understanding of Photography,
Videography, Video Editing, and Newsletter Production techniques and tools is an essential
quality for the USG of Press. This knowledge will allow them to effectively manage the team
of Press Corps while ensuring that the media coverage meets the highest standards of quality
and professionalism.
4. Clarity in communication: They must be able to clearly articulate their expectations,
delegate tasks effectively, and provide instructions that are easy to understand and follow.
This includes providing clear guidelines for what kind of photos and videos need to be taken,
what kind of content the Press team should be producing, the editing style of the video and
outlining expectations.
5. Interpersonal skills: The USG of Press should be able to build positive working
relationships with the press team, conference organizers, and other stakeholders involved in
the media coverage of the conference. They should be able to communicate effectively,
resolve conflicts, and motivate team members to perform at their best.
 List of roles and responsibilities:

Task Hours taken

1. Creation of Press Corps WhatsApp group 1

2. Create + Send out Press Corps Google Form 1

3. Shortlist a team of Press Corps identifying their strengths, weaknesses and talents 2

4. Create job descriptions for different teams of the Press Corps 2

5. Assist DG in preparing the Invitation for the conference 1

6. Create a montage video of the previous conference to play at the Opening Ceremony using the 1
previous conference’s Aftermovie

7. Conduct a introductory session with Press Corps defining their pre, during and post conference 1
roles

8. Create a template for the CSMUN III Digest along with the Editing team 3

9. Approve interview questions and ensure that the interview team transcripts them 1

10. Approve topics for CSMUN III Digest articles and proofread the articles 1

11. Create Opening Ceremony PPT + Closing Ceremony PPT with the template provided 2

12. Create a Banner for display/Edit the previous conference’s 2

13. Supervise ID Card and Certificate Writing 2

14. Rework on Committee signs 0.5

TOTAL TIME TAKEN 21