May 2009
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January Green-Advertising Copy Writer, Macy's
Insights and Tips from the Pro on how to begin a career in advertising
1. Join a professional organization because you can meet a lot of people in your industry that can give you insights and career advice.
2. Time management is key.
3. To find a mentor, speak to your professors. They can help you learn about what is going on in your industry.
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Tim Yates- Freelance Public Relations Professional...
Insights and Tips from the Pro on how to begin a career in PR
1. One good way to get clients is by word of mouth.
2. Know how to coordinate, analyze and create promotional plans.
3. Essentials for people starting out in the industry:
You need creativity
Be able to think one step ahead of your competition
Stay current on the industry news
Know current events by knowing what’s going on...
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Kathleen McElroy, senior editor, The New York...
Career Q & A Interview: Part 4 of 4-Unique Take On the Future of Newspaper Journalism
Comm Creatives:
With the decline of the newspaper industry, what are your predictions for the future of newspaper journalism and do you think journalism is still a viable and relevant college major anymore?
Kathleen McElroy:
“Ahh, I’m not qualified to make predictions about journalism,...
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Kathleen McElroy, senior editor, The New York...
Career Q & A Interview: Part 3 of 4-The Best Tool a Journalist Can Use: the Brain
Comm Creatives:
What are the essential technical skills in today’s changing landscape of newspaper journalism that young professionals need in order to succeed?
Kathleen McElroy:
“The same ones as before: an open mind and a willingness to dig deep. The brain remains the greatest technical asset...
April 2009
3 posts
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Kathleen McElroy, senior editor, The New York...
Career Q & A Interview: Part 2 of 4-Essential Jounalism Resources
Comm Creatives:
What are some essential resources (websites, books, trade publications and organizations) that you feel that all journalists should know about?
Kathleen McElroy:
“The best-read and most useful industry blog is Romenesko from Poynter, but I also try to read the Columbia Journalism Review and a few...
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Kathleen McElroy, senior editor, The New York...
Career Q & A Interview: Part 1 of 4-Early Career Decision
Comm Creatives:
How did you decide that journalism was the career you wanted?
Kathleen McElroy:
“When I realized that sports writers not only got to watch sports for a living but also got free food. I was in fourth grade at the time, but I still don’t regret the ill-informed decision I made then.”
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“Get hired. It’s seems simplistic but it’s all about the first job,...”
– Kathleen McElroy, senior editor, The New York Times
February 2009
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Comm Creatives →
Comm Creatives is the parent site of Comm Creatives: Pro People. On Comm Creatives you will find myriad Media/Communication Arts career related info, links and resource listings. It is still in its infancy stage, so please be patient as we are adding content each day.
January 2009
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Call for communication arts professionals to...
I am looking for established professional talent in the Communication Arts field to be featured in my multimedia blog project. Talented people are needed to share their professional career insights, industry insider knowledge and technical know-how in videos, Podcasts and written interview formats. Participants must have 5 or more years of work experience and/or have a Bachelor’s,...