Why The Talent Fairy?
- Talent Fairy is a specialty recruiting agency led by Chandra Turner, a media executive with more than 20 years of industry experience. She understands the editorial and media landscape and its creative talent unlike any other.
- Talent Fairy has a deep and diverse database of highly skilled, editorially trained content creators across all platforms with expertise in nearly every subject area (lifestyle, beauty, fashion, luxury, personal finance, travel, health, wellness, news, pop culture, books, sports, entertainment, you name it).
- Talent Fairy has unique access to a diverse community of talent via its parent company, Ed2010, an award-winning career website and job postings board for media and content marketing professionals.
- Talent Fairy understands the consumer lifestyle space: The content creators in our database and community have built audiences and brand loyalty for publications at the country’s leading publishing companies, such as Conde Nast, Hearst, Meredith, Vox, Group Nine, BuzzFeed, Bustle, Well + Good, Vice, and more.
- Talent Fairy has worked with legacy corporations, startups, digital media, and non-profits to fill their editorial and content marketing roles.
- Talent Fairy clients leave our relationship happy! In follow up surveys, 100% say they’d recommend Talent Fairy’s services to a friend or colleague.
What The Talent Fairy Can Do for You
Finding a content lead who understands your audience, can serve as a brand ambassador, and has the skillset to create content that influences consumer behavior can be challenging. Let Talent Fairy do it for you. We can:
- Introduce you to a diverse pool of editorially trained content creators and journalists who are experts at connecting and engaging with an audience in an authentic way.
- Find talent who are also experts or enthusiasts of your brand’s subject area, from beauty to books to business.
- Post your positions in Talent Fairy’s exclusive network and private community groups of editorial and creative talent.
- Vet applications, clips, editorial samples, and pre-interview candidates for editorial and marketing aptitude.
- Provide you candidates who fit your company culture, “get” your brand, and can drive your business forward.
- Deal with awkward communication and hand-holding of applicants so you can stick to making a sound decision.
- Take the time and struggle out of the hiring process by managing the entire cycle from initial job posting to final offer.
“We had two positions and each required a unicorn — an editor and writer who could understand deep health, but translate it into friendly, informative content that doesn’t terrify, or worse, bore. The Talent Fairy worked her magic and delivered!’
Elizabeth Anne Shawhttps://ed2010.com/testimonials/elizabeth-anne-shaw/
“I was floored and thrilled by the caliber of talent options that Chandra presented. All the candidates for the role exactly met—and in some cases exceeded—my requirements and were wonderful culture fits. I can’t thank or recommend Chandra enough.”
Sean Evanshttps://ed2010.com/testimonials/sean-evans-3/
“We loved working with Talent Fairy. Chandra found great candidates, worked with us to create the best structure for evaluating our options, and worked in tandem with us each step of the way.”
Rachel Hofstetterhttps://ed2010.com/testimonials/rachel-hofstetter-2/
“We were on the hunt for an editor who was intuitive, precise, and fast enough to nail the cadence of our daily newsletter, and Chandra, as always, delivered beyond our expectations.”
Molly Simms
“We were on the hunt for a story teller; someone dialed into the zeitgeist of the world that could help us build our brand and the brand of our amazing, dynamic portfolio companies and founders. Chandra found us the perfect person to fill our Head of Content & Communications role.”
Chris Vanzetta
“Chandra understood my needs and provided me with a short list of highly qualified and excellent candidates — all of whom would have been a great fit for our job. She was highly efficient, with an amazing network of contacts and really delivered for us.”
Catherine Pollock
“She will laser focus on your needs, do the hard work, and present you with exactly a roster of people who can do the job extremely well.”
Diane Salvatore
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I have spent my 20+ year career leading teams at the country’s top media companies and providing candidate referrals to countless others, earning my nickname as the industry’s “fairy godmother.” Through Talent Fairy, I now connect hiring managers to talent in all content areas. Let me find candidates who are the right fit for your brand— so you can get back to your day job! — Chandra Turner, Founder & CEO, Ed2010 and The Talent Fairy
Email me with any questions about our services or how we can better work together.
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