Practical strategies for advancing your media or creative career. Climb the Ladder delivers tips on getting promoted, negotiating raises, building your professional network, and making smart moves that take you to the next level.
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If you’ve got the writing chops and SEO savvy, then SEO copywriter could be the job for you
If you’ve got the writing chops and SEO savvy, then we’ve got the job for you: SEO copywriter. It may be the coolest job you’ve ever heard of. See what a few people in the…
Jenell Talley
So you've wanted to be a journalist since you were 12 and have a framed picture of Dan Rather on your nightstand to prove it. Cool. Hashtag career goals. Kick off "Operation Become a Journalist"…
Jenell Talley
A creative director is a senior-level role responsible for setting the creative vision for a brand, campaign, or project—and leading a team to bring that vision to life. It's one of the most sought-after positions…
Jenell Talley
So you've been eyeing marketing manager positions and you’ve read through the job description at companies that appeal to you. But maybe you're still not exactly sure what the role is really all about. Allow…
Joyce Manalo
In order to be a successful freelance writer, you need two things—sellable story ideas and contacts at publications. Non-New Yorkers have it easy with ideas: You'll know about things your Manhattan editors won't. But it…
Celeste Mitchell
When it comes to demonstrating good grammar, writers and editors, or any other communications professional, must excel. Careless copy could be the difference between getting your article or pitch red-penned or just flat-out rejected. "That…
Kristen Fischer
Regardless of how many years you’ve been in the magazine biz, there is one thing that never seems to change: Whenever you pitch a story idea, it’s impossible to predict whether an editor will jump…
Celeste Mitchell
Snapchat video views have tripled since May and now total 6 billion every day, according to a Financial Times story. The report only solidifies the notion that the messaging app is the hottest thing going on…
Lauren Johnson
The younger-boss dynamic is one that's becoming more and more commonplace, especially as entrepreneurial millennials are rising from the ranks at warp speed. When managing someone who is 10 to 20 or more years older…
Jenell Talley
When I talk to people of all ages about "networking," they have valid reasons for bristling. They are shy. They fear rejection. But with networking being a key player in you scoring that dream job,…
Ellen Gordon Reeves