2025 Career Boot Camp for Editors

Working in media has never been 100% stable. But with the country’s economic whiplash and the massive changes happening in our industry, it feels especially uncertain.

It’s time to feel inspired about your career in content again!

Join Chandra Turner (that’s me!) and a select group of other editors (like you!) in an 8-week intensive boot camp. This virtual program will help you build your confidence and learn how to transition your editorial skills to roles outside of traditional and ad-supported media. I will provide an overview of the industry today and where opportunities are available for editorially trained folks. We will work on getting your marketing materials in order (resume, Linked In), defining your unique skillset and expertise, and targeting potential employers. Our discussions will help you dissect job descriptions and their funky language, learn about roles available to editorially trained folks, and work through sticky issues surrounding applications, job interviews, networking, salary negotiations, and more.

The deadline has passed for the SPRING 2025 BOOT CAMP

Would you like to be added to the waiting list for an upcoming boot camp? Based on interest, I will add a summer and/or a fall boot camp. Email me to express your interest at [email protected].

Spring boot camp starts the week of May 5. Note that the time / day of the week that the class meets on is done by consensus within the group. We’ve always found a time that works for everyone!

psst: no actual sweating will happen in this class!

“This class was great!!! Would highly recommend — Chandra is so incredibly smart, so supportive, camaraderie was amazing and there are so many small tricks and techniques that 1000% make you a competitive candidate!“
— former career boot camper

What is Career Boot Camp for Editors?

For $979 you get:

Here’s a draft of the full curriculum which breaks down to:
8 weeks made up of two private sessions with Chandra and six 1-hour virtual workshops with a small group of other editorial folk led by Chandra Turner.
Your 2 private sessions with Chandra (30 min + 60 min) will drill-down where you need it, on your own time.
24/7 community discussions in the workshop’s private Facebook Group for inspiration and motivation.
10% discount on additional Talent Fairy coaching services for 12 months.
Access to The Talent Fairy Career Resource Guide, which includes cover letter and resume templates, sample Linked In and portfolio sites, niche job boards, newsletters and organizations to join and follow, recommended skills courses, and more.

“I loved meeting other people and really missed that camaraderie. I also loved the honest talk about the state of the industry.“
— former career boot camper

The deadline has passed for the Spring 2025 boot camp.

Would you like to be added to the waiting list for an upcoming boot camp? Based on interest, I will add a summer and/or a fall boot camp. Email me to express your interest at [email protected].

Just fill out this quick survey. Class size is limited. First come, first served.

“I thought Chandra’s experiences as a recruiter, what she knew about LinkedIn, and her understanding of salary bands, how to speak corporate, etc was super helpful.“
— former career boot camper

FAQ

Who is this class for?

The Boot Camp is designed for editors, writers, and content strategists with a background in traditional media, journalism, and/or editorial. Most are senior-level and above although if I have a good group of early-career applicants, I can make a special camp for you, too.

Why do I have to apply?

It’s just a quick survey. I want to make sure we get the right mix of people with similar career backgrounds, skillsets, goals — and no conflicts of interests (like, um, your boss in the same group). And to ensure that everyone is in the spirit of supporting each other.

How do I know when class will be?

We will start the week of May 5 with 1:1 meetings (which you’ll arrange with Chandra directly). Because everyone’s availability is going to be different, the group will determine the weekly meeting time via a Doodle by April 28. (We have always been able to find a time that works for all!)

How is this different from other Talent Fairy coaching?

The material is the same but instead of only working 1:1 with Chandra as you do in the Talent Fairy Coaching package, you will be part of a small group of other editors, writers, and/or editorial strategists who are also working to redefine their career. The 8-week course tends to move faster and is less in depth given the nature of group coaching. If you want a more customized, personalized approach, sign up for the 1:1 coaching.

Other questions? Email [email protected]