July Tweets: Unclear B2B Career Path Awaits Journalism Grads
In past columns discussing the B2B editorial career path for journalism grads, I never hesitated to look on the bright side. However, the immediate picture is unclear due to tightened hiring practices. As a result, in many cases lower entry-level rungs are less available than in the past. The hiring issue is a key concern addressed in July’s Tweets.
Editorial Solutions, Inc. (ESI), will address other key work-at-home challenge in a new study now in progress. Aside from the hiring factor, the ESI study will cover difficulties with travel coverage and added pressures by B2B advertisers seeking editorial support. A possible ESI future project is new B2B book focusing on quantitative editorial management benefits.
Twitter posts like those here allow you to stay tuned. If you like what you see, be sure to subscribe to my twitter feed.
Well done article covering work-at-home outlook just posted by Editors Only: https://t.co/LKO1utmmUr
— Howard Rauch (@fogindex8) July 30, 2020
In view of publisher continued belt-tightening, what can we promise college grads about B2B editorial careers? The usual start is at the bottom rung, but what if there’s no bottom available? I’ll address this issue in upcoming study.
— Howard Rauch (@fogindex8) July 30, 2020
Starting work on survey focusing on top challenges facing B2B editorial managers supervising work-at-home editorial staffs. What important questions should be asked? Send suggestions to me: editsol1@optimum.net.
— Howard Rauch (@fogindex8) July 30, 2020
My third B2B book — if sufficient interest exists — will focus on quantitative editorial management. There are plenty of ways to make regular counting work for you. My recent blog addressing the topic definitely deserves a read!!https://t.co/VRBszLNp8k
— Howard Rauch (@fogindex8) July 23, 2020
I’ve just posted first installment focusing on B2B debut issue best launch practices: Article suggests five actions worth considering when researching competitive possibilities.https://t.co/l5vnmy17C6
— Howard Rauch (@fogindex8) July 21, 2020
Reminder: My B2B books covering competitive analysis and editorial management challenges now sale-priced via Amazon. For more details: https://t.co/aUjuiRwyLw
— Howard Rauch (@fogindex8) July 20, 2020
When interviewing candidates for entry-level editorial jobs, I always was able to discuss a three-year advancement plan in terms of money and position. It’s not so easy to do so now, but promises made about the future must be kept.
— Howard Rauch (@fogindex8) July 13, 2020
Debut issue editorial impact should always be measured in terms of at least 35 factors. Until now, I’ve never included a scoring system to that process. Definitely time for a change now, especially where online news delivery is concerned.
— Howard Rauch (@fogindex8) July 13, 2020
Still open to debate: should time spent reading reports be measured separately during editorial management performance reviews? Factors I use now include original writing, editing work of others, travel, production, author recruitment, miscellaneous.
— Howard Rauch (@fogindex8) July 2, 2020
Editing Ideas Flow Non-Stop In AABP Virtual Conference https://t.co/9972CquCAg
— Howard Rauch (@fogindex8) July 2, 2020