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develop their careers. That continues to be his
objective, whether it is through music,
film, or the Internet.
ORGANIZATIONS
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF RECORDING
ARTS & SCIENCES (NARAS)
PUBLICATIONS MANAGER AND MANAGING EDITOR
OF
GRAMMY MAGAZINE
JOB OVERVIEW
The publication manager and managing editor
oversees a variety of print projects
and publications at NARAS including
Grammy Magazine, Grammy Program
Book,
and a myriad of in-house publications, as well
as the content of the web site.
SPECIAL SKILLS
To succeed, you must have the ability to write;
strong verbal and written commu-
nication skills; a broad range of knowledge
about the music industry, both current
and historical; computer skills; drive, and an
inquisitive mind.
"Being really driven gets you places. You have
to really, really want it."
Remember, there is a line of people waiting to
take your position.
"I have a good education and I'm very
well-rounded, and that makes me
a good editor. Every day I read all the trades,
I read the newspaper, I
watch the news and I read magazines, because
it's all relevant to what I
do as a copy editor. If there is a problem in
an Ice Cube or Blind Boys of
Alabama story, or a piece on Internet
technology, I need to recognize it."
"Even the best writers need practice. The
Internet is a great outlet.
Newspapers, magazines--they're always looking
for interns. Check that
out and see if it's what you want to
do."
CAREER
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