Career Decisions: Full-Time Job at a Small Magazine or Permalance Gig at a Big Title?
Phew! Ed can hear the sound of whippersnappers around the country breathing a sigh of relief now …
Take the Stage: Ed’s Spotlight on Informational Interviews
Interviewing: It’s not fun, it’s not easy, and not many are complete superstars at it. The best way …
Hit the Books: Post-Grad Publishing Degrees and Certificate Programs in NYC
Ed will be the first to admit to you that he’s not a huge proponent of journalism graduate …
13 Must-Know Tips for Your Senior Year of College
Ed knows that most seniors can’t wait to be finished with college so they can join the ranks …
Career Moves: 5 Editors Who Traded NYC for Greener Pastures
The drill seems to be the same every year: College students and recent grads flock to New York City …
5 Minutes with Ed’s Summer Trust Fund Winner
You’ll have to forgive Ed—he lost track of the summer and ended up letting tons of time fly by …
Landing My First Magazine Job: 6 Very Different Stories
Just like you, magazine editors worked as unpaid interns, racing across Manhattan carrying designer …
How much information about my internship can I reveal in my personal blog?
Dearest Ed,
As all of us wannabe New Yorkers nestle into our respective internships (and endearingly …
Erin Strecker
Deputy City Chapters Director
Erin Strecker first heard about Ed her freshman year of college where …
What are the rules for following up when you don't have a direct contact?
Dear Ed,
If you apply to a job through the company website or a nondescript email like …
Why Magazine Editors Need to Have Online Skills Too
So maybe you’ve known you wanted to work in magazines ever since you picked up your first issue of …
How can I stop my bosses from taking advantage of me?
Dear Ed,
What should I do if I feel like my internship is abusing me? I’ve been working 15 …