Stories, ideas, and perspectives to spark your next creative move. Be Inspired features profiles, essays, and thought pieces that celebrate the work of media and creative professionals and remind you why you got into the industry in the first place.
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How personal essays led to writing for The New York Times
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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What journalists and content marketers actually need to know to pivot into one of the most stable careers left for writers.
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PR hiring hasn't shrunk, but the job titles have scattered. Here's where to look, what hiring managers filter for, and how to stand out in a fragmented market.
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The title isn't disappearing. It's fragmenting into specialized roles hiding under different names.
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Creative roles are everywhere, but they're hiding behind job titles like "content designer," "brand strategist," and "visual storyteller." Here's how to actually find them.
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