Career Journey of a Fashion Editor

The speaker shares their journey from aspiring to be a reporter to becoming an editor-in-chief of major magazines. Starting with a passion for journalism in college, they transitioned from law school to journalism, facing challenges during recessions. Moving to New York, they worked at Women's Wear Daily and later became an editor at Flair. Their career progressed through roles at YM, Marie Claire, Cosmopolitan, and Glamour. Eventually, they helped shape US Weekly into a successful celebrity magazine.

What was the narrator's initial career aspiration during their teenage years?

• Fashion Designer

• Reporter

• Editor

• Lawyer

Why did the narrator choose to attend law school?

• They wanted to become a judge

• They were not accepted into journalism school

• They received a scholarship for law

• They were interested in law

What was the narrator's first full-time job in journalism?

• Columnist for a Canadian magazine

• Freelance writer for a newspaper

• Editor at a magazine

• Fashion reporter for the Toronto Star

What motivated the narrator to move to New York?

• A personal relationship

• A desire to study fashion

• A job offer from Women's Wear Daily

• An opportunity to work at a law firm

How did the narrator secure a job at Women's Wear Daily?

• By sending a portfolio

• By visiting their office in New York

• By applying online

• Through a recommendation

What was the narrator's role at Flair magazine?

• Fashion columnist

• Editor-in-chief

• Marketing director

• Graphic designer

Which magazine did the narrator launch in the United States?

• Vogue

• Marie Claire

• Cosmopolitan

• Glamour

What challenge did the narrator face after leaving Glamour?

• Starting a fashion line

• Moving to a different country

• Launching a new magazine

• Finding a new job during a recession

What was the narrator's innovative idea for Us Weekly?

• Creating a digital version

• Introducing a fashion section

• Focusing on European celebrity culture

• Turning it into a monthly magazine

What did the narrator create to present their vision for Us Weekly?

• A digital prototype

• A series of articles

• A mock-up of magazine pages

• A video presentation