Have you noticed anything different about Mediabistro? Yep, our home page is rocking a much cleaner look. All of the great content you love is now grouped according to industry: social media, advertising/PR, TV and video, publishing, design and tech. Click on any of these categories in the navigation bar to find our blogs that cover those fields, plus applicable courses, jobs and premium features from AvantGuild.

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Great design doesn’t just look pretty — it allows the content to shine through. And we think the new Mediabistro does just that. Like it? Love it? Let us know what you think.

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In the latest installment of Mediabistro’s So What Do You Do?, Hall explains how the mag is winning again and gives advice to aspiring EICs.

“A lot of things that come with being editor-in-chief aren’t necessarily drilled down into the day-to-day tasks,” he said. “It’s a lot of schmoozing; it’s a lot of fixing relationships; it’s a lot of bartering; it’s a lot of people skills, I would say. It’s really going out there to be the ambassador of the brand on all levels.”

For more, read So What Do You Do, Jermaine Hall, Editor-in-Chief of Vibe?

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“[A lack of] Osmosis. You know, sometimes, just sitting back and just sucking it all in, you learn so much,” Ambrose said. “When you’re new on the scene, I’ll definitely ask you trick questions just to kinda see where you are. Humility is your best aspect when you’re entering a new area, and I learned that. I would just sit around and just listen.”

But what about fashion courses — are they worth it? And how does a newbie afford the clothes necessary for editorial shoots? Watch the full video to find out.

Part 1: June Ambrose on Styling Diddy, Jay-Z and Hip-Hop’s Most Iconic Videos
Part 2: June Ambrose on Her New VH1 Show, Styled by June
Bonus! Stylist June Ambrose on Her Trademark Turban

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Here’s the deal: I’m going to be appearing at mediabistro.com’s Career Circus in NYC on Aug. 4 to discuss what makes a successful resume and cover letter. I’d love to use your example on stage to examine what worked and why.

If you took a risk with your resume or letter and it paid off, or if you have an unusual story, share it with us by emailing resumedeconstructed@mediabistro.com by this Friday, July 29 at 10 a.m. continued…

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Summer jobs don’t get any better than this. Interview magazine has a great opportunity for a managing editor to join its New York team for the next two to three months. The position is freelance, but you never know what kind of doors could open for you at the end of your assignment.

The chosen one will oversee the day-to-day duties of the editorial office, including managing staff, budgets and story development. Of course, you’ll also be the liaison between each department, and be responsible for assigning stories, editing pieces and producing compelling packages. If you have what it takes to land the position, this will be like second nature for you.

Those with two to three years of experience as a senior-level editor or managing editor are most wanted. You should be familiar with Interview‘s style and voice, and have a deep knowledge of and passion for pop culture, art and fashion. Interested? Apply here.

For more openings and employment news, follow The Job Post on Twitter @MBJobPost.

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Townsquare Media is launching a new website called The Forward, which will focus on viral videos, memes and other buzzworthy bits on the Web, but it needs a managing editor to lead the charge. The description for the gig outlines all that you would be taking on in this role, but we contacted the company to find out what it’s really looking for.

“The ideal candidate for this role has their finger on the pulse of what is trending on the web and in pop culture, and will be able to present it to the masses in an accessible and compelling way,” a rep tells The Job Post. continued…

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If you’re all about news, business and tech, Forbes has an exciting homepage editor position with your name on it. The gig is more than just plugging in links and images, which is why the magazine is looking for someone with great news sense to help drive traffic.

In this role, you’ll be responsible for curating an engaging mix of business, markets, economics, investing and technology coverage in order to push traffic toward individual pages. You’ll monitor breaking news; manage and support contributors; help execute social media strategies; and write occasional posts on business topics.

Those with a few years of online editing or news producer experience are most wanted. You’ll need to be adept at writing sharp headlines and skilled at copy editing. Naturally, you should be passionate about business, and have an eye for digital production and photos. Interested? Apply here.

For more openings and employment news, follow The Job Post on Twitter @MBJobPost.

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If you consider yourself a radical guy, or can at least talk like one, MTV.com has a sweet opening you should know about. The site is looking for a lead blogger for its Clutch vertical, which explores the interests of the ultimate dude.

In this role, you’ll be responsible for producing 7-10 posts per day (Monday through Friday), covering music, sports, cars, pop culture, gadgets, humor, relationships, sex (obviously) and more. You should understand the voice and tone of the site, especially since you’ll be top editing copy and managing freelance writers.

Three to five years of pop culture or lifestyle online editorial experience will help you land the gig, although an understanding of SEO, viral content and metrics will make you look like a star. Those with HTML and Photoshop skills are most wanted. Self-starters and expert multi-taskers should apply here.

For more openings and employment news, follow The Job Post on Twitter @MBJobPost.

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Out is the world’s biggest gay magazine and boasts must-read features like its recent cover story on the Grammy-winning singer Adele. But is the Here Media title somewhere you’d want to work? A rep from the mag wholeheartedly believes so.

“Out relies on a very close and collegiate team that is motivated largely by passion for what we do and respect and admiration for each other,” our source says. “The demands of putting out a high class magazine and website on a tight budget and lean team finds compensation in the creative freedom we enjoy, and the lack of corporate hierarchies and rules.” continued…

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Brandon Perlman is ecstatic. He just landed the newly created director of marketing strategy gig at Hearst Magazines Digital Media, where he will help build the brand through creative solutions.

“The digital team is focused on partnering with companies that are changing the way consumers experience online advertising, and is also setting the bar for what advertisers expect from their marketing spend,” Perlman said in a press release. “I’ve been very impressed with Hearst’s digital innovation and I’m excited to join the marketing team to help further the group’s growth in this space as the company expands.” continued…

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If you’re a newshound that has a passion for public radio, we have a great opening for you. WNYC is looking for an evening news host to anchor hourly newscasts.

In this role, you’ll use your writing and editing skills to craft stories and headlines for distribution on-air and online. You’ll also help monitor, update and prioritize on-air and online news content, as well as record news spots for broadcasts and the Web. You should be relatively tech-savvy, and have a flexible schedule that includes some weekend and early morning hours.

The ideal candidate will have at least three years of journalism experience, along with a minimum of two years as a broadcast host. You’ll need to demonstrate solid news judgment, and be able to project a “professional, accessible and authoritative presence” on the air. Interested? Apply here.

For more openings and employment news, follow The Job Post on Twitter @MBJobPost.

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Do you love to write? Are your editing skills on point? Haute Living is looking for a new managing editor who, in the magazine’s words, is “a writing machine.”

In this role, you’ll be writing five to six stories per month, while overseeing the editorial features of the mag’s Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco and Miami editions. You should love writing profiles for the luxury lifestyle market, and be a proofreading pro.

At this time, Haute Living is only considering applicants who are located in New York City and Miami. The six-year-old magazine is a growing brand that’s looking for “winning” candidates to be a part of its team (Charlie Sheen would approve). If this describes you, apply here.

For more openings and employment news, follow The Job Post on Twitter @MBJobPost.

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In March, Life & Style was looking for an art director, and now it looks like its staffing up again. The magazine is searching for a news director to join its Englewood Cliffs, N.J. office.

In this role, you’ll be in charge of the news division, working with the mag’s east coast and west coast bureaus, as well as reporters and journalists around the country. If Brangelina hits a rough patch, you’re on it. If a celeb gets arrested, you know why. You’ll develop engaging content, and work with photographers, publicists and sources to package each story in a compelling way.

To be considered, you should have demonstrated editorial experience and solid news judgment. You’ll be representing the mag in the media, so camera-ready candidates are most wanted. Your schedule should be extremely flexible, and you should thrive under deadline. If you think you have what it takes, apply here.

For more openings and employment news, follow The Job Post on Twitter @MBJobPost.

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If you’re obsessed with everything from Glee to Grey’s and have a passion for pop culture, Wetpaint has just the job for you. The company has an immediate opening for a new editor in its New York City office.

You should be opinionated and sassy, as you’ll be planning the content and managing the publishing schedule for a portfolio of TV fan sites. You’ll be responsible for overseeing a team of freelance editors, while editing and writing content. Social media tasks and photo/video production will be on your plate, as well.

To be considered, you’ll need three to five years of editorial web publishing experience in the genres of entertainment or lifestyle. Wetpaint is looking for someone who knows his or her way around SEO, Web analytics, social media and photo editing programs. Interested? Apply here.

For more openings and employment news, follow The Job Post on Twitter @MBJobPost.

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If you have a nose for news, Salon.com has a great opportunity for you. The site is looking for a senior news editor to join its New York team.

Here, you’ll play an integral role managing breaking news and coming up with fresh features based on top stories and issues. You’ll be overseeing a small team of news bloggers and freelance staff, while identifying publishing partners and supervising the website’s social-media strategy.

To be considered, you’ll need at least five years of editing experience, preferably in a fast-paced news environment. You should possess top-notch writing and editing skills; understand the tone and voice of the site; and be able to deliver under deadline. Interested? Apply here.

For more openings and employment news, follow The Job Post on Twitter @MBJobPost.

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