Jenell Talley is a journalist and program analyst with a background spanning media, government, and editorial work. She holds a journalism degree from Howard University and a master's in human resources management from the University of Maryland.
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Find out what it takes to launch a career in this essential media role
We know how badly you want to be the next Annie Leibovitz. We totally get it—she’s so good. But before you start applying for photo editor gigs to get the ball rolling, you should know…
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Oh, hey there, recent grads, aspiring writers, and editors. We hear you’re ready to apply for an editorial assistant gig to jump-start your career. Great! Sounds like a plan. But first, check out what someone…
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You went to J-school. You put in work as an editorial assistant, assistant editor and copy editor. Now the managing editor position is calling your name. Before you answer, check out what we learned about…
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So you’re looking for a job that’ll put your strategic communication, web analytics and social media skills to good use, but you’re not having any luck. Well, consider us your personal four-leaf clover because we’ve…
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We hear you’re thinking about applying for that media relations director position you saw online. Awesome! Check out what a couple of media relations professionals have to say about the job and then go for…
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Let me guess. English class was your favorite time of the day when you were a student? You wrote for your school newspaper—heck, maybe you were even on the yearbook staff—hopping on any chance you…
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If you’re unsure what a Content Strategist does, don’t worry; you’re not alone. To help, we asked two content strategists to de-mystify the job. Read on to find out what they had to say and…
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So you have your marketing degree. Now what? You may have a marketing coordinator gig lined up or might be thinking the entry-level role is the right stepping stone for you. Check out what this…
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You’re an idea person, a shaker upper, a game changer—no wonder you’re bored at work. Well, we’ve got a job you’ll love. Say hello to your new career as a product manager. Not sure what…
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Robert McGuire, currently publisher and editor of Nation1099.com, and owner of McGuire Editorial & Consulting, once worked as a reporter at weekly newspaper publisher, Community Newspapers, Inc. One thing that’s stuck with McGuire from his…
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