Another thing employers are judging you on

Subtle signals of your professional clout------------------------- If you are having trouble viewing this email, [click here.](  THEUPTAKE News, advice & insights, curated by Mediabistro March 14, 2018    [Friends, Romans, Marketers, lend me your ears]( [You are brilliant. You have brilliant things to say. Find out how to say your brilliant words to large audiences who have paid many dollars to hear you—and others—at conferences like SXSW. Speaking gigs boost your brand and build your resume…and they sure beat shouting at people on the subway.](  [The message of your Medium]( [Writerly folks, it’s time to take your Medium from small to large. You’ve gotta do more than craft quality pieces to grow your fanbase—learn how to import stories, join the Medium Partner Program, and use the Creative Commons license to reach the XXL audience you deserve.](  [NEW JOB OPENINGS]( [News Assistant Portfolio Media, Inc. New York, New York]( [Videographer / Editor with Photography Skills Creative Circle Las Vegas, Nevada]( [Writer/Editor World Resources Institute Washington, DC]( [Full Frame Co-Host MediaLinks TV / CCTV-America Washington D.C.]( [Senior Web Content Manager UnidosUS Washington D.C.]( [See all new jobs >](  [Everything you missed at DigiPublish New York]( [Mediabistro was on the front lines of DigiPublish 2018 in NYC last week, livetweeting our favorite panels and keynotes. Get the scoop on OTT, personalization, local reporting, paywalls, sponsored content, storytelling and more.](  [U will work 4 free plz]( [If you’ve applied for an editor position lately, you probably sunk waaay too much time into an editing test. These huge, unpaid projects border on unethical…and they might not even affect employers’ hiring decisions. What should you do]( if you’re being taken advantage of?  [Infographic of the week]( [Move over, millennials—Generation Z is here, and they don’t have time for your debt-ridden, avocado-soaked DRAMA. What marketers & communicators should know about the Z’s: They have an eight-second attention span, they’re obsessed with Youtube, they worship ad-blockers, they’re meh about Twitter, and 96% have a smartphone.](  [Hotmail or Notmail?]( [Vintage is fine when it comes to fashion and wine. But vintage email addresses? Um... Hear what real employers think when they see applicants for cutting-edge media jobs rocking old-school Hotmail, AOL, or Yahoo addresses. Their varied reactions might surprise you...](  [More s*h*o*c*k*i*n*g than The Bachelor]( [SPOILER: Some bosses are passive-aggressive. We know, we know, it’s a twist you didn’t see coming and you’re reeling with feelings. Instead of breaking up with your manager on national TV, howsabout you learn these methods to protect your emotional health, and your job.](  [Ruderman Family Awards for Excellence in Reporting on Disability]( [Yes yes yes! This brand-new prize was just announced. “All too often people with disabilities are conveyed as charity cases or objects of pity,” said Jay Ruderman. “We hope that this award will change the landscape of journalism so that reporters will portray people with disabilities as active and contributing members of society.” Entries will be accepted starting in May.](  [Vital Stat]( [Women of color represent less than 8% of print newsroom staff in the United States. Along with a host of disappointing stats, this Women’s Media Center report also includes fascinating interviews with nearly 30 lady journalists of color who have first-hand experience on the front lines.](  [Want more? Learn a new skill, land a better gig, and get a healthy dose of inspiration at Mediabistro.]( We’re always open to your ideas and feedback. Just reply to this email.  [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [LinkedIn]( [IG]( [UNSUBSCRIBE]( ©2018 Mediabistro 825 8th Avenue, 29th Floor, New York, NY 10019 USA