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Climb the Ladder

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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What does a video producer do?

What Does a Video Producer Do? Role, Skills & Career Path

Lights, camera, action! And planning, budgeting and scheduling: behind the scenes of a demanding but rewarding video role

Whether they work on commercials, news spots, corporate communications or something else entirely, video producers have one thing in common: They make things happen. They’re also in luck, as there are usually plenty of video…

Jenell Talley

Learn skills on the job.

7 Critical Skills You Can Only Learn on the Job

What are the skills marketing, advertising and media teams are ready and willing to teach new hires? Here are the skill sets you don’t need to sweat before day one.

Molly Folse

How to Create a Successful Content Marketing Campaign

How to Create a Successful Content Marketing Campaign: Expert Insights

Mediabistro partnered with content strategist and instructor McLean Robbins to discuss the details of creating a successful content marketing campaign. See some of the highlights below: [<a href="//storify.com/mediabistro/mbjobchat-recap-shaking-up-social-with-video" target="_blank">View the story "#MBJobChat Recap: How to Create…

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How Should Job Seekers Discuss Politics on Social Media?

How to Tweet About Politics Without Tanking Your Job Search

Next time you’re about to comment on an article or post a rant about a candidate’s campaign, check your words against these tips to make sure your social presence won’t get in the way of you landing your next job.

Franny Goldberg