Media Jobs Monthly
Media Jobs Monthly NewsletterNovember 23, 2009
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How to Pitch: Your tip sheets, straight from the editors
How To Pitch: Travel + LeisureThe 'premier chronicler of world travel' seeks practical tips, global trend pieces, and local perspectives.
By Wendy Huston, November 20, 2009
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Pitching an Agent: Literary agents tell you what kind of manuscripts they're looking for.
Pitching An Agent: 'Promoting A World Of Culinary Talent'This literary agency digs in to innovative cookbooks, culinary nonfiction, and women's health proposals.
By M. David Hornbuckle, August 24, 2009
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Interviews: mb conversations with media-world notables
So What Do You Do, Gayle King, O Editor-at-Large and Sirius XM Host?Oprah's confidante and all-around media maven Gayle King talks about her potential return to daytime TV and her role at Winfrey's nascent cable network.
By David Hirschman, November 25, 2009
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Departments: Recurring mb features
Revolving Door Newsletter: 11.24.09Time EVP Departs for Digital Venture; Salon Launches Food Section
November 24, 2009
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Follow The Money
Follow The Money: Are There Any Jobs Out There?Recruitment experts share strategies for marketing yourself to employers and securing a media job in a down economy.
By Heather M. Graham, January 20, 2009
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Hey, How'd You Do That?
Hey, How'd Your Events Site Propel Paranormal Activity To Blockbuster Status, Jordan Glazier?Eventful.com's CEO explains how the site's interactive marketing campaign turned Paranormal Activity from a low-budget, limited release to the most profitable film ever.
By Jennifer Pullinger, November 16, 2009
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PR, Perfected: The sharpest public relations advice
PR, Perfected: Making The VideoHarness Web video to strengthen your client's brand or alleviate crisis situations with these guidelines from PR practitioners.
By Lin Grensing-Pophal, November 23, 2009
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What to Charge
What To Charge: Blog & Social Media DesignCash in on the burgeoning social media sector with these tips for competing for and crafting design projects like Twitter avatars or blog backgrounds.
By Samantha Melamed, November 9, 2009
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Features: Our original reporting
Ink A Celebrity Memoir DealStrong interviewers and writers who can capture another person's point of view can land a coveted co-authoring gig for a pop star, politician or public figure.
By M. David Hornbuckle, November 24, 2009
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Transcripts: Catch up on our seminars, panel discussions, and special events
mb Seminar: Journalism Ethics, Online and OffGet tips from an industry expert on how to navigate situations that aren't black and white.
By Lynda Gorov, April 15, 2008
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Pitches That Worked: The inside story on getting an assignment
Pitches That Worked: SpaWe dissect the elements of a detailed beauty pitch that won a freelance writer repeat gigs at Spa, with input from the assigning editor.
By Donya Blaze, November 3, 2009
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From the Editors: Book editors offer a look inside the publishing house
From the Editors: Into Projects 'On The Edge''I adore narrative nonfiction,' says this hands-on editor eager to add female thriller writers to her wide-ranging list.
By Rachel Kramer Bussel, May 30, 2007
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HR Qs: A look inside major media companies' human-resources departments.
HRQs: Community Connect, Inc.Powering ethnic social networking Web sites, this company prizes diversity and seeks hires to further its team efforts.
By Rebecca L. Fox, August 22, 2006
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Event Photos: Snapshots from our events and cocktail parties
Event Photos: Cocktail Party in San DiegoNovember 20, 2009
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Book Keeping: The business of books, straight from authors
Book Keeping: Speed-Writing For SuccessTo kick off National Novel Writing Month, an enterprising YA author reveals how her participation in the 30-day writing frenzy landed her a 12-book deal.
By Rachel Kaufman, November 2, 2009
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mbManage: Exploring workplace issues for media industry professionals
mb Manage: To Promote or Not to PromoteIndustry vets discuss mastering the fine art of asking for a promotion.
By Maya Avrasin, March 10, 2008
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How To: Things you need to know to do your work better.
Get A Guest Blogging GigNetworking on the net as a guest blogger can promote your work on a greater scale.
By Laura Palotie, April 21, 2008
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Video: Watch writers pitch editors, see industry experts and events
Video: MSNBC's Morning Joe Team Talks Digital-Age Political JournalismEngaging viewers long after the election, watch Morning Joe's Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski discuss the Internet's impact on TV and media coverage of the White House.
May 22, 2009
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Essays: First-person reflections on life in the media business
New Media, New Censorship ConcernsThis NYT reporter questions the future of freedom of the press on the Internet.
By Diana B. Henriques, December 17, 2008
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SalesRants: Our ad guy on the inside reveals what really goes on in media sales
SalesRants XX: The Acne HorseIn sales, determination and grit outweigh shining personalities. Secret Sales Guy explains all.
By Anonymous, November 16, 2006
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Books: Excerpts from books about the media business and interviews with authors
Excerpt: Small Screen, Big PictureWriter, producer and exec Chad Gervich breaks down the key strategies for breaking into the TV business in his new book -- and tells mediabistro.com how he did it.
By Chad Gervich, December 1, 2008
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