6 Mistakes You’re Making While Applying to Media and Content Jobs
By Chandra Turner
I usually avoid writing posts about what folks are doing wrong. But as a …
Not-So-Secret Advice from Editors Who Pivoted to Content Marketing and Branded Content
By Chandra Turner
When I was in my last editorial role at Parents and I knew the axe was about …
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 …
6 Reasons You Should Apply to Fewer Jobs (and try to enjoy your summer)
“I have applied for hundreds of jobs and have gotten few or no interviews!”
Tell me if this …
How to Know If Your Career in Magazines is Over
By Kristin van Ogtrop
My start in magazines felt like an accident. It was like I was walking down …
Misconceptions About Hiring Editors — And Why They’re a Bunch of Baloney
Most of my recruiting clients are not from the world of publishing — they work at brands, startups, …
How to Nail a Cold Outreach to an Editor or a Brand You Love
By Alyshia Hull
When I was in college I was really excited to apply for an editorial internship …
6 Things to Do When You’re in an Interview With a Recruiter
By Chandra Turner
I spend a good chunk of my day interviewing folks. The interviews I enjoy the …
Do You Really Have an Inclusive & Diverse Workplace? Answer These Questions
by Gabrielle Korn
How does a brand go about setting up a structure for actual, true female …
Congrats to Talent Fairy New Hires Juliana LaBianca & Mackenzie Dunn
Congratulations to Juliana LaBianca and Mackenzie Dunn, who started new positions at Editorialist YX …
Talent Fairy Q&A: Gabrielle Korn, Editorial & Publishing Manager of The Most at Netflix and former EIC of Nylon
by Chandra Turner
It’s no longer news that some of our best editorial talent are leaving media for …
Talent Fairy Coaching Package Descriptions
1. Get Unstuck From Your Rut
With this starter package, I will help you re-define your …