The Ultimate Yearbook Staff Manual Guide
Photo by Adelaide Jaworski
Your Guide Starts Here
Learn the How and Why
Walk through the Staff Manual Project with journalism experts Sabrina Schmitz, CJE, and Jim Jordan. See how to structure roles, set expectations and create a guide your team will actually use.
Bring It to Life Visually
See how to brand your manual using your theme, fonts, colors and design system – just like your yearbook.
Hear Why Your Staff Needs a Staff Manual
Listen in as Sabrina and Jim share the importance of how staff manuals foster leadership, accountability and collaboration.
See How Others Do It
Preview real staff manuals from across the country. Compare styles, organization methods and tone to find what fits your staff best.
Start With a Framework
Download the editable outline to guide your sections, from job descriptions to production workflow and ethical standards.
Put It All Together
Turn the lessons into action with this classroom-ready assignment. Students research, write, design and present their section of the manual.