Welcome to 2022. The last two years have been tough going for editorial folk (not to mention the rest of human kind). Advertising plummeted and job opportunities dwindled. But as we learned in our 2021 Editorial Hiring Report things are …
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The Survey Results Are in!
Things are finally looking up for editorial folks. It’s about damn time! In our annual Talent Fairy Editorial Hiring Report we surveyed 200+ in the editorial talent community (that’s editors, writers, content creators in both traditional editorial and branded/content marketing). …
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6 Mistakes You’re Making While Applying to Media and Content Jobs
I usually avoid writing posts about what folks are doing wrong. But as a recruiter and a career coach I see both sides of the job application process. I see candidates puzzled over why they aren’t getting a response to …
Not-So-Secret Advice from Editors Who Pivoted to Content Marketing and Branded Content
When I was in my last editorial role at Parents and I knew the axe was about to fall, I took an intro to content marketing course. I got out my notepad, eager to write down all the secrets to …
Talent Fairy Opportunities Summer 2021
The Talent Fairy is leading the search for several roles on the Cosmopolitan.com digital team. To be considered, send your cover letter and resume to Chandra Turner at [email protected].
Senior Content Strategist
You will spearhead some of the brand’s …
How Writing Thank You Notes to Mentors Can Advance Your Career
By Gina Hamadey
For fifteen years, I climbed the glossy ladder of my magazine career. Sure, the perks were great—the travel opportunities, the restaurant opening parties, the beauty closet sales where Chanel makeup went for $1. But what I loved …
6 Reasons You Should Apply to Fewer Jobs (and try to enjoy your summer)
By Chandra Turner
“I have applied for hundreds of jobs and have gotten few or no interviews!”
Tell me if this sounds like you: You troll job boards like LinkedIn, Indeed, or Glassdoor and sign up for their job …
How to Know If Your Career in Magazines is Over By Kristin van Ogtrop
By Kristin van Ogtrop
My start in magazines felt like an accident. It was like I was walking down the middle of the street in Manhattan and someone had left a manhole cover off and I fell into the hole …
Misconceptions About Hiring Editors — And Why They’re a Bunch of Baloney
By Chandra Turner
Most of my recruiting clients are not from the world of publishing — they work at brands, startups, and nonprofits. Often this is the first time they are hiring an editorial leader or team, but they all …