The Editorial Committee influences the content of IHS’ publications like The Hearing Professional magazine and Soundboard e-Newsletters, public awareness campaigns, and other communications.
Committee members often may:
- Review content for technical and clinical veracity
- Suggest potential content ideas, contributors, or may write content
Qualifications for Committee Members
- Membership: Must be an IHS member in good standing (including affiliate and associate members).
- Professional Representation: We seek a range of dispensing, front office, and industry representatives from the hearing aid manufacturing or distribution sector.
- Experience Requirements:
- Dispensing professionals: minimum of one year experience dispensing hearing aids, working the front office, training, or other facets of the hearing healthcare profession.
- Non-dispensing individuals: minimum of two years of experience in the hearing health industry, with demonstrated knowledge of the Hearing Aid Specialist profession.
- Variety of Backgrounds: Preference for candidates with a range of experience levels to ensure balanced perspectives.
- Time Commitment:
- Attend virtual meetings quarterly (with potential to expand to bi-monthly in the second year), lasting one to two hours.
- Dedicate time independently to generate content ideas and articles.
- Review articles for publication on a quarterly basis – typically 1-2 hours per article.
