From print to digital media: my career journey - Episode 2
Hey there, listeners! Welcome back to Create and Consume, a podcast where Austen Tosone dives into the world of creation, consumption, and all things digital content.
Austen reflects on her journey from a childhood filled with magazines to her current career as a digital content creator. Magazines played a significant role in her early fascination with fashion and beauty, with her mom being a magazine editor adding to the household's magazine-filled ambiance.
Create & consume
What Austen is creating this week: Reels about the Met Gala: from who the co-chairs are to what the dress code is and what to expect from this year’s exhibition.
What Austen is consuming this week: Re-watching Felicity, a TV show from the late 90’s created by J.J. Abrams about a girl who abandons her college plans to follow her high school crush to New York.
In this episode:
Getting her foot in the door
From interning at Marie Claire to later joining Nylon, her journey showcases the importance of internships in shaping one's career path. Despite the challenges and long hours, Austen's dedication and love for the industry propelled her forward.
Early wins
Austen's determination led her to reach out to various contacts post-grad, ultimately landing her a job at Nylon. From there, she found herself at Nylon, where she quickly rose through the ranks, taking on responsibilities and immersing herself in the vibrant world of fashion and beauty journalism.
Overcoming challenges
Despite experiencing layoffs, she embraced freelance writing, leveraging her blog and social media presence to carve out a niche for herself in the digital landscape. Austen steadily built her portfolio, gaining exposure in top publications and collaborating with renowned brands.
Then she learned about a job opportunity at Jumprope and immersed herself in the tech startup landscape. The challenges of the pandemic prompted Austen to reassess her career path, leading her to take the leap into full-time content creation.
Summary
Now, celebrating three years as a full-time content creator, Austen reflects on her journey with gratitude.
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