The Talent Fairy’s talent database is filled with top-tier editorial talent who have worked for the country’s most prestigious media companies (Vox Media, Hearst Magazines, People Inc, Condé Nast, Penguin-Random House, Washington Post, WSJ, Dow Jones, the New York Times, and many more). Top content marketing talent comes from hundreds of Fortune 500 companies, consumer brands, and startups including Marriott, Nike, CVS Health, Johnson & Johnson, Loréal, Facebook, LinkedIn, Amazon, Macy’s, Peloton, and many more.
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“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.”
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“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.”
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I have spent my career leading editorial 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 The Talent Fairy, I now connect hiring managers to talent in all content areas. Let me find your editorial superstars so you can get back to your own job. Email me to set up a call to discuss my services and rates. #editorsmakethebesthires
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