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A strategic job that involves a combination of editorial and marketing skills, along with digital know-how
You’re up on the latest digital trends from content management platforms to social media strategy. You have a solid background as a story-teller, pitching, writing and editing, along with an arsenal of talented freelancers tucked…
Ayana Young
Editors want a lot of things from writers, but there's one thing they never want: factual errors. When an editor sees one mistake, she naturally assumes more will follow. For a freelance writer, that's clearly…
Ayana Young
From magazine editor to professor of journalism and freelance writer, Chicago-based Sharon Bloyd-Peshkin teaches the basics of the field while emphasizing the importance of fact-checking and its role in protecting writers and publications from lawsuits.…
Ayana Young
Rejection is unfortunately a part of life. But for writers, it can sometimes happen on a daily basis. Getting a rejection letter can be stressful, and may even make you question your abilities as a…
Anni Irish
In the short span of seven years, she went from prolific personal essay writer to prolific feature writer for The New York Times Magazine and GQ Magazine. At The Times, she won the New York…
Addie Morfoot
Jennifer Betts is the quintessential Los Angeles publicist—producing glitzy red carpet events and networking with celebrities. Her firm, Innovative PR, handles lifestyle brands across industries including beauty (Philosophy, Beautycon, NYX), fashion (American Made Supply Co.,…
Ayana Young
In this Q&A, Shae Hong, Founder & CEO of Made by Gather shares his thoughts on hiring via social media, his career journey, and tips for entrepreneurs. 1. We recently interviewed your new hire, Sophie…
Jess Focht
Work-life balance is a goal we all strive to achieve. When your work seeps into your personal life, it can cause stress and burnout. But what if your career makes it impossible to make that…
Cora Gold
Dpongvit // Shutterstock Movies and TV shows casting across the US The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses,…
Jaimie Etkin
The UX design job market absorbed thousands of experienced candidates from tech layoffs - here's how to navigate fragmented job titles, overlooked industries, and portfolio expectations that actually get you hired.
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