Freelance and Contract Media Jobs Are Quietly Reshaping the Market
Today's most compelling roles skip the full-time playbook entirely, offering experienced pros flexibility, autonomy, and surprisingly specific creative work.
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Get Hired
Everything you need to land your next media or creative role. Get Hired covers resume writing, interview prep, portfolio tips, job search strategies, and insider advice to help you stand out and get the offer.
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Job Interview Horror Stories That Will Make You Feel Better About Yours
Usually the scariest part of a job interview is the anticipation of it. But for some people, the real nightmare didn’t begin until one dark and stormy afternoon when they walked into an ordinary office…
Dana Robinson
How to Turn a Job Interview Into a Natural Conversation
Have you ever been in a very awkward conversation? Like, just painfully awkward? Do you also remember the feeling after walking away from that conversation? You were probably relieved that it was over. You probably…
Ayana Young
Interview Body Language: Expert Tips to Project Confidence and Land the Job
To help you project the most positive mannerisms—and so you go from candidate to new hire—check out this expert advice from hiring managers in the media biz on what body language to adopt in your next interview.
John Lombard
Getting Your Resume Into Human Hands: How to Use LinkedIn & Twitter to Bypass the Black Hole
These days, simply applying via a job site and hoping for the best is like trying to get a date by slipping your phone number in with the junk mail. Assuming you don't already personally know someone who…
Joel Schwartzberg
6 Things Every Cover Letter Should Have to Land the Interview
There are only two focal points in a cover letter: the position and you, the applicant. So, if you want to land the job, you better clearly state the connection between your experience and the…
Alisha Tillery
What It Takes to Ace a Video Interview: Tips for Setup, Prep, and Presentation
Some people are naturally great at job interviews. They pull out their most confident smiles, ensure they've got the firm handshake down and practice their best answers to the trickiest of questions. If it's a…
Brittany Taylor
10 Creative Ways to Make Your Resume Stand Out (Real Examples From Pros)
You’ve spit-and-polished your resume to a fare-thee-well, but can you make it stand out from the rest? How can you tweak your resume so it’s so unforgettable, the hiring manager not only has to call,…
Joel Schwartzberg
7 Tricky Job Interview Questions and How to Answer Them Like a Pro
One of the biggest job interview fears is getting a question you didn't see coming: not a "trick" question sadistically designed to trip you up (which rarely happens), but a strategic question meant to squeeze…
Joel Schwartzberg
The Media Job Search That Actually Works in 2026
The media and creative job market isn't one market. It's several distinct ones, each with its own hiring logic and growth trajectory.
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