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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The Mediabistro editorial team draws on 25 years of media industry expertise to cover jobs, careers, and trends shaping the industry.
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Freelance Writing Jobs in the Age of AI: What the Data Says and How to Position Yourself
If you're a freelance writer in 2026, you've heard the doom chorus: AI is coming for your job. And if you've been paying attention to the data, you know there's some truth in it. But…
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Your Company Froze Raises. Here’s What You Can Still Negotiate.
A raise freeze doesn't mean all compensation is off the table. Here's what media professionals can still negotiate and how to frame the conversation.
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How Social Media Can Help — or Hurt — Your Job Search
Some 93 percent of recruiters review a candidate’s social media profiles before making a hiring decision. Can your online presence stand up to the scrutiny? We’ll help you get there when we team up with…
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How to Use Social Media to Find Your Next Job
We partnered with the in-house recruiters for CNN (@CNNcareers) for our first Twitter chat, asking questions about how a job seeker can best succeed in the digital age. See some of the chat highlights and our…
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#MBJobChat Recap: How to Launch Your Career After College
We partnered with Lauren Berger, the “Intern Queen” (@InternQueen), for our second Twitter chat to discuss how recent graduates and college students getting ready for graduation can succeed in today’s job market. See some of…
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Career Wisdom: Expert Advice From Top Marketing Leaders
As you kick off your career, you probably get lots of advice from just about everyone you know. And maybe some from people you don’t know. But we’re pretty sure none of that counsel stacks…
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Is Hiring a Professional Resume Writer Actually Worth It?
If you’ve spent hours on your resume and have yet to book any interviews, you’re probably wondering if it’s finally time to hire a resume pro. And you’re probably also wondering if the fee you’ll…
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Join Our Twitter Chat: How to Create a Winning Content Marketing Campaign
Content marketing is a hot media buzzword right now, but what does it really mean? Why is it so valuable to brands? And how can you create a marketing plan that can have results?
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Weekly Job Search and Career Advice for Media Professionals
We’re rounding up Mediabistro's latest career and job-search coverage—so you'll have plenty of time to catch up on what you may have missed during the workweek.
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