Job Opportunities & Resources
- Mashable is hiring experienced journalists and editors. The social media guide has both full- and part-time opportunities available, including Senior Editor and Editorial Assistant.
- INgage Networks has several openings, such as UI engineer and UI/UX designer. Positions are available in Michigan and Florida.
- Eventbrite, an online event ticketing, management and promotion service, is now hiring for several web, sales, and editing positions in San Francisco.
- Comic Book Resources in Los Angeles is looking for an Assistant Online Editor. The position is part time and requires flexible hours with occasional weekend availability.
- Quicken Loans in Livonia, MI is looking for an Email Marketing Program Manager. Candidates should have some experience with marketing/communications and be able to code HTML.
- How to Craft a Writing Resume: Putting together a resume can be difficult for writers, especially for those just starting out. The Traveler’s Notebook shares some tips to help, including using a CV format.
- Design Jobs Part 1: Application packets: In part one of her design jobs series, Andrea Zagata looks at how to put together your design application packet, from cover letter to clips.
Recommended Reading
- The Future of Journalism Education: Dan Gillmor of Mediactive shares some great ideas for what journalism education should be in the future — ideas that should be considered for all writing majors.
- Social Media: Editors Have Whole New Role: Editors from a range of media outlets gathered recently to discuss how social media has changed and is continuing to change the duties of editors and reporters.
- Designers These Days: Chris Coyier shares a list of skills and traits he thinks modern web designer should have, including an understanding of copyright laws and the ability to design for mobile devices.
Tools & Resources
- How to Grow as a Web Designer: Webdesigner Depot shares ways to reignite your growth as a web designer and avoid ruts in a field that is constantly changing and growing.
- On the Subject of Design: Designer Jason Santa Maria adds to his list of design, type, and theory reading recommendations. Check it out if you’re looking for some new reading material or inspiration.
- 50 Inspiring Portfolio Designs: Web Design Ledger has compiled a great list of layout, color, typography, and styles examples to help inspire your portfolio design.
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