Editors Need Cards Too, and Not Only for the Door
When people think of press cards they picture reporters at the scene. But editors also need identification: at industry events, at printing plants, at meetings with sources and at the offices of other publications. An editor’s card carries a higher title and often a signature authority, so it is often seen by more official people. This design gives a chief editor a card that looks senior and clear, with the title printed under the name.
Editor Card Front: Blue Stripes and PRESS Band
The card is portrait, 2.63 x 3.88 inches. The top is white, with a blue LOGO at the top left and two diagonal blue and grey stripes cutting the upper right. A photo placeholder sits in the middle. Below it, EMPLOYEE NAME is set in bold capitals with a thin rule, and Chief Editor is a small line underneath. A table shows Member Since: June 20XX, Expiry Date: June 20XX, Date of Birth: July 15, 19XX, Contact Numer: +1234567890 and Blood Group: AB+. A wide blue band at the bottom carries the word PRESS in large white capitals. The type is Inter, with Archivo Black for PRESS.
Editor Card Back: Name Band, Terms and Footer Map
The back has a LOGO at the top right and a blue band with EMPLOYEE NAME and Chief Editor. Under it is a Terms and Conditions heading with a numbered list of three items, a Signature Authority line with Job Position and a sample signature, a long barcode picture and a blue footer with a world map and four contact lines: address, email, phone numbers and website.
Fix the Label Typo
The label reads Contact Numer, with a missing letter. Click the label in the editor and change it to Contact Number before you print. The same slip appears in other cards of this press set.
Showing Authority Properly
A chief editor’s card may say a lot about what the holder can do: sign press accreditation for staff, speak for the publication, access certain areas. The terms on the back are the place to say so. Replace the placeholder with clear points such as: The holder is the Chief Editor of the publication. This card must be shown on request. It remains the property of the publication. Keep it to three numbered lines.
The Signature Authority Line
On the back, the signature is from a person who authorises the card, such as the publisher or the managing director. Replace the sample signature picture with a scan of the real signature, or leave a clear space for a handwritten one. A signature from a different person than the card holder makes the card more official.
Replacing the Photo and Details
Click the photo placeholder and choose Replace Image. Retype the name and role, and fill in the dates. If you prefer, change Chief Editor to Managing Editor, Deputy Editor, Features Editor or News Editor.
Printing Editor Cards
The blue and white design prints cleanly. Use 250 to 300 gsm card stock, print both sides, and add a slot for a lanyard clip. A PVC print gives a durable result for daily use.
For a manager level press card in dark blue, see the press manager ID card. For a reporter, see the press reporter ID card. More are in ID cards.
