#SyrCOMMchat Recap: Megan Hess
Yesterday we hosted our second #syrCOMMchat with Mashable associate editor and Newhouse alumna, Megan Hess. Megan took questions about her career, curating content and the Newhouse Network.
“For the next hour, I’ll be doing #SyrCOMMchat, discussing careers + women in comms. (warning: high volume of tweets to come.) Follow along!”
— Megan Hess (@mhess4) June 30, 2015
Mashable publishes upwards of 100 stories each day. What’s a typical day like for you? #syrCOMMchat
“A1 stories from all our verticals – biz, tech, entertainment, viral, global news – and editing stories from each of those. #SyrCOMMchat”
— Megan Hess (@mhess4) June 30, 2015
“A1 I also keep an eye on what stories need our immediate attention throughout the day — and make sure they get it. #SyrCOMMchat”
— Megan Hess (@mhess4) June 30, 2015
“another thing that = compelling content is when you’re passionate for a weird thing. if you love choco milk, make that a post. #SyrCOMMchat”
— Megan Hess (@mhess4) June 30, 2015
Tell me about your career blog. How did you get it started? #syrCOMMchat
“A1 …as a way to keep writing. I love finding out how people got to where they are — everyone (everyone!) has a compelling story #SyrCOMMchat”
— Megan Hess (@mhess4) June 30, 2015
“A2 or, you know, a professional Santa. I even interviewed the Naked Cowboy, which was…weird. #SyrCOMMchat”
— Megan Hess (@mhess4) June 30, 2015
“A2 It’s hard keeping up with it alongside my full-time job, but I think it’s so important to always have a side hustle. #SyrCOMMchat”
— Megan Hess (@mhess4) June 30, 2015
You’ve been involved with @NYWICI. What additional groups do you recommend for women in comm? #syrCOMMchat
“A3. @nywici is SUCH a great group for women of all ages. (sorry, guys.) Also: @ona (+ @onanyc), @levoleague, @dailymuse #SyrCOMMchat”
— Megan Hess (@mhess4) June 30, 2015
“.@KellyLux yep, even when you’re NOT looking for a job. Networking should kinda be a 24/7 thing. #SyrCOMMchat”
— Megan Hess (@mhess4) June 30, 2015
How has being a Newhouse alum impacted your career? #syrCOMMchat
“I offered to take them out for coffee (& honestly didn’t have an agenda). Pro tip: People love talking about themselves. #SyrCOMMchat”
— Megan Hess (@mhess4) June 30, 2015
“@mhess4 Thank you. Glad that SU encouraged you to be fearless in communicating your ideas. An important lesson for women. #SyrCOMMchat”
— NPadro (@NPadro4) June 30, 2015
What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever received, career or otherwise? #syrCOMMchat
“Follow your dreams, yes, but also take the practical & necessary (which sometimes means not-so-dream-like) steps to get there. #SyrCOMMchat”
— Megan Hess (@mhess4) June 30, 2015
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The next #syrCOMMchat will be on Tuesday, July 21 with Justin O’Neill of National Geographic. Visit the Communications@Syracuse events page for more information.