Meetup Recap, Next Date, and more

The December meetup was held at our new venue, The Stone Creek Bar on 27th between Lex and Third. We had the back room reserved for our event, but since the round-robin conversation was still going strong when the bar's next event was to start, we got moved to a cozy area up front where we kept talking, drinking, and networking.

And what was the question of the night that kept everyone talking (literally) for hours? Joanne's very topical question on what everyone's company was doing to cut costs. For those that missed the event, we will be posting some photos Joanne took, as well as the top ten round-robin answers we heard.

Our next event, back at The Stone Creek Bar, will be on 1/27, so save the date and come join us.

This will be followed by another NYU-sponsored event, which Joanne, Ania, and I will begin planning with the NYU committee. If anyone has any ideas and/or guest speakers they'd like to recommend, just send me an e-mail or respond to this post.

Until then, Happy Holidays and New Year!

Next Meetup

Now that our first NYU-sponsored event is behind us and was such a success, we have scheduled another NYU publishing-only meetup for both alum and current students.

So save the date:

Stone Creek Bar
Tuesday, December 9th
6:30pm - 8:30pm
140 E. 27th Street
Between Third Ave & Lexington
BACK ROOM

Since this is a busy time of the year for the bar, and they are reserving it for us free of charge, there will be a two drink minimum per attendee.

Joanne, Ania, and I hope to see you there...and if you know other alums or current students who are not part of the group, e-mail this to them as well.

NYU-sponsored meetup at the Torch Club

Susan RoAne spoke to SCPS alumni at The Torch Club on Tuesday, October 28. In spite of the cool and stormy fall weather, a crowd showed up to learn about networking and to catch-up with alumni and friends.

Known as the “Mingling Maven,” Susan shared tips on how to network face-to-face in an increasingly digital world. Alums and guests were then able to put these tips to work in a networking exercise that got everyone talking. Throughout the evening, Susan handed out some informative tips and kept everyone entertained.

In her new book Face to Face, Susan teaches readers “how to reclaim the personal touch in a digital world.” According to Susan, “Gadgets, gizmos and Google allow us to be efficient, effective, and connected. They also help us avoid in-person interactions. Personal communication is paramount to both career and personal success – people who are ready with a handshake, an intelligent presentation, are sought after by today’s business leaders.”

For more info about Susan RoAne and her tips to mingling, check out her website:

http://www.susanroane.com/. And we will be posting photos of the event to our Facebook page and some of Susan's networking tips to our blog, so check both in a few days.

Joanne

Long-term consultant project: copy editor

Essential responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Coordinating and overseeing the copyediting and proofreading of large programs and multiple projects on Elementary, Middle School, and High School textbooks
• Establishing styles for large programs and assisting in maintaining and updating company style guides
• Working with editors on project style sheets and answering editors’ style questions
• Copyediting manuscripts (hardcopy as well as electronic) while ensuring accuracy and adhering to company standards and style
• Proofreading all levels of page proofs for assigned projects and ensuring that corrections are accurate and complete, and that schedules are met
• Managing independent and team project work as well as special assignments
• Updating management daily on project teams and attending project meetings

Basic qualifications for this position include:

Bachelor’s Degree in related field and/or related work experience

• 3 – 5 years experience in copyediting/proofreading; preferably in book publishing
• Familiarity with widely-used style guides and manuals
• General knowledge of publishing practices and procedures
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to supervise multiple projects
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite (MS Word, MS Excel), Adobe Acrobat, and InCopy

Please contact Susan Gordon for additional information:

Susan Gordon

Lynne Palmer Exec. Rec. Inc.

susan@Lpalmer.com

Production Editor Job at Oxford University Press

Oxford University Press has a Production Editor position available in its Medicine EDP Department. The position will oversee the production of books of 1/C, 2/C, and 4/C titles and their components. Primary responsibilities are to coordinate activities of authors; EDP Design; OUP departments such as Editorial, Marketing, and Sales; vendors; freelancers; illustrators; etc. to produce products to OUP’s quality standards. We are looking for someone with a B.A. or B.S. along with a minimum 2-3 years publishing experience, preferably producing books, and have demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects at once; project management experience is a plus. If you make good decisions on prioritization, and have the ability to monitor schedules and manage workflow, this might be the perfect position for you! Interested? Send in your resume along with a cover letter listing salary requirements to hrny.us@oup.com.

Some industry reads...

One of our members, Karen, has been sending me interesting posts, and here are their links; enjoy.

• Skills in the Digital Era, Part II
  
• It's only the end of rose-colored glasses

And please feel free to send job postings or interesting urls for the group.

Have a great weekend.

New Feature: Upcoming Industry Events

As requested by one of our members, Libby, I have added an "upcoming events" sidebar. So if you have an industry event you'd like to share with others, just e-mail me the date, name, and url for more info, and I'll post it to our blog.

And if you have suggestions or requests for blog features, upcoming events, or more, please let us know and we'll do our best to accommodate.

Have a good night,
Karina, Joanne, and Ania

September Meetup

As promised, here's more info on last week's meetup for those of you who couldn't make it.

Not only did we try a new venue (The Chill Lounge), but we also invited current MS in Publishing students to join us. And of the 18 total attendees, about half were alumni and half current students.

The night started off with usual chatting, networking, drinking, and eating, and at about eight we started our round-robin introductions and questions. Dave posed a question about licensing content on other websites, and Libby was able to help him with some ideas. The question I posed, since we were a mix of publishing "veterans" and "newbies," was what skills did everyone think the most vital for those who wanted to stay and grow in today's publishing industry. Below are some of the answers we heard:

1. relationship management--many agreed with this
   
2. financial know-how--second most popular answer
   
3. managing up/down/laterally
4. project management
5. technological know-how

Do you agree with these answers? Do you have one to add? Let us know...

New Name and New Focus

Hi everyone,

For those of you who missed last night, we had a great turnout of current MS in Publishing students which added so much to the conversation and the networking, that we've decided to rename the group to the "NYU Publishing Association," making it open to all current students as well. After all, this is about networking and exchanging ideas with others in publishing...

I've changed the LinkedIn group name, and haven't been able to do so for the Facebook one as of yet. I have also updated the blog url and name accordingly, so please update your rss feeds and bookmarks accordingly: http://nyupublishing.blogspot.com/

Two questions were discussed last night, which I will blog about later today or tomorrow.

Hope to see you all at our next event on the 28th.

Karina, Joanne, and Ania

Marketing Manager Position

Position : Marketing Manager Salary : 70K

Location: Montclair, NJ (easy reverse commute, no car needed, 1 block from the train)

Description : Fast-growing internet retailer is looking for a Marketing Manager responsible for managing retention initiatives. Responsibilities will include planning and executing CRM and email marketing campaigns including: • Plan and implement delivery of targeted offers to reduce attrition and drive purchase of higher margin products • Support development and implementation of other retention programs, including rewards program and relationship-building efforts • Manage and optimize Pay-per-click Search Marketing to drive both acquisition and retention The successful candidate will have a degree from a top school and at least 2-3 years previous experience in direct marketing, preferably with online/e-commerce marketing experience.

Contact : donnan@lpalmer.com

Susan Roane's Blog

As you all know, Susan will be speaking at our first NYU sponsored alumni event and here's her blog url in case you want to check it out before you come and here her speak: http://susanroane.blogs.com/. Enjoy and hope to see you on the 17th. If you haven't RSVP'd already, please do so.

Good night.

Updates on meetup and more

Hope everyone had a great summer.

Our next meetup is fast approaching and we have a new venue booked: the Chill Lounge at 329 Lexington Avenue at 39th Street. We have their back room booked and it's cozy and got plenty of space, so Joanne, Ania, and I hope to see you there. Drinks are half off if paid in cash...and we may have some current NYU Publishing students stopping by as well. Also, if you have a question you'd like discussed at the round robin portion of the evening, just e-mail me or post it to the blog.

We've also booked a great speaker for our first larger event, to be held at NYU's Torch Club on October 28th. Susan RoAne has owned a speaking, consulting, and coaching business for over two decades. Known as The Mingling Maven, she has sold over a million books and speaks at organizations and corporations across the country. She lives in the San Francisco/Bay Area. Below is an article written by Susan; enjoy and be sure to come hear her speak at our event.

FACE TO FACE in Sticky Situations
By Susan RoAne

In most aspects of our life, we're confronted with various face to face situations that confound and confuse us. How we deal with the variety of people who have different interests, opinions, styles of communication and value systems than we do reflects on us. In this article based on my forthcoming book, FACE TO FACE, I highlight some of these baffling moments of misery, the cornucopias of confusion, and offer possible solutions.

Peter Palmer, of Palmer Command Productions, refers to these sometimes trying, sticky situations as character building moments: “I built it into my wedding vows. Rather than saying 'in bad times' (for better or worse), I adjusted it to 'in character building moments'.” That's a good way to look at these challenging situations and a fine way to begin wedded life.

Agree To Disagree

Not everyone we work with or play bridge or soccer with is going to hold the same opinions as we do. More likely, many people we meet will be of different opinions and beliefs. It can be uncomfortable if we're in a face to face conversation and find we're talking to our polar opposite about war, political candidates, health care or even a favorite actor, team, restaurant or model of car. When it's apparent that no one is changing his or her mind, move the conversation to another more neutral topic. The solution: simply agree to disagree and find another shared topic of interest. “It looks like we have different and strong views and neither of us is going to change, so . . . How 'bout dem Bears?” Said with humor, that comment pokes fun at fallback talking points, and the segue has been made.

The One Uppers And The Put Downers

One sticky situation made it clear to me that I ought to solicit others' ideas, strategies and opinions. It's how to handle the person who is the putdown artist or the critic who manages to make the barbed comment . . . in front of others.

One effective way I learned to respond to hurtful and/or pointed comments is to simply look at the person and quietly say, "Ouch!" It's a word that unmistakably implies a transgression and it's an unmistakable "I" message. Too often we let people get away with demeaning comments, rather than deal with them immediately, face to face. My team – Jeff Munks, Brad Oberwager and a New York based editor friend – has different methods of dealing with the One Uppers and Put Downers, who not only cross our paths but also cross us.

To the One Upper, Jeff, Deputy Executive Learning Officer for the Navy, will respond, "Wow, that's fascinating," and then politely move on. The Put Downer is told, "Gee, I'm sorry you feel that way," and then Jeff exits. Jeff prefers being in an environment where people are engaged in making others feel good. "Hanging around people who don't share that value is something I won't do." Brad Oberwager, CEO of Sundia Corporation, and a successful serial entrepreneur, offered a different viewpoint. According to Brad, it's a matter of uneven power/socioeconomic situations. "If I'm in the stronger position and someone says something negative, I call them on it right away, 'That was an unpleasant comment,' or 'Was it your intention to hurt me?' The direct approach is wickedly effective."

What if Brad is not in the stronger position? "I smile, look them in the eyes and say, 'Fortunately my confidence is high enough that I don't need to respond to your comment.' The underlying insult is that they have a lack of confidence and that they need to put me down. When an offensive comment is made in a situation where we're equals, I'm very direct, 'That sounded like a nasty comment; maybe I didn't understand what you meant.' Often I turn my back on the person and walk away." Having a response in mind for these situations prevents us from being caught off guard and rendered speechless. If we're walking on eggshells around someone who consistently one ups or puts down, not being around them is a good option.

My New York based editor friend, is a great "Southern gentleman," who usually stays out of conflict. "If the offensive comment is in a work situation, I don't say much in response, and I let my work speak for itself. If someone makes an offensive remark in my personal life, I'll usually challenge that person or say something that expresses my shock or that I'm offended."

There is a caveat to our handling of these conversation killers, a truism left over from my teaching days. The instigator doesn't get caught, but the retaliator does. Remember those moments? "But, teacher, Johnny hit me first," spoken after the teacher catches Billy returning the punch at Johnny. The same dynamics can apply to the verbal retaliator, especially if people didn't hear the instigator's comments. We should be sure to assess each situation before we decide how to respond or react.

Silent Approval

The dilemma: are we silent or do we address the offending remarks? If we're silent, do we give tacit approval to the offender? Yes. When we call people on their stuff, we set boundaries. That's another lesson to be learned from teachers. When you have standards of acceptable behavior, the rules, the students know the parameters. No question that they test those rules, but they know which are the bad behaviors and, more importantly, their consequences. My last year of teaching I whittled my rules down to one rule: The Golden Rule. It may have taken a month or so, but my five different classes of students knew HOW they had to behave and what would happen if they didn't. Frankly, it isn't as easy to rein in adults. We can't send them to the principal's office, although there have been times I wished I could do just that. But, kids and adults who push boundaries try to get away with as much as we will let them.

RoAne's Reminders

* Have several generic remarks in your conversational quiver so that you aren't caught off guard.
* Use "I" messages. "I'm surprised, disappointed, perplexed that you..."
* For the consistent One Upper, bring his/her behavior to his/her attention. "I had no idea our vacations (cars, computers, bonuses, sales purchases) were a contest."
* To set boundaries and let people know they've transgressed, by not smiling when delivering your comment.
* Saying nothing is only silent approval when also nothing is done.
* "Old school" doesn't permit bad words about good people.

For those of you who are part of the LinkedIn group, LinkedIn now allows discussions to take place on the group page, so if you'd like to ask members a question, that's a good place for it. And as with this blog, you can sign up for e-mail notifications when a new discussion topic is posted. If you're not part of the LinkedIn group, just send me a request to join and I'll be sure to add you.

Enjoy your weekends and see you soon.

Katie Walton asked that I post this job:

ASME, a world-renowned leader in the mechanical engineering field will be looking to fill the position of Business Analyst. ASME, a not-for-profit educational and techni­cal organization headquartered in NYC, has 127,000 members worldwide, 5 loca­tions in the U.S. and 3 overseas, over 300 employees, and $70 million in revenue.

The Business Analyst performs a combination of roles and tasks to assist in the on-going development and expansion of several in-house applications. The position requires the ability to maintain and document a software application project from specification through final release in addition to training new users on the system. This includes:

• Analysis of business and end-user needs
• Writing business requirements and specifications
• Facilitation of projects based on unique schedule and resource needs
• Liaising with programming staff during development
• In-person and web conference training for end users
• Process documentation for users

Computer skills required:

• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, Visio)
• Adobe Acrobat
• Basic knowledge of computer systems

This position requires a Bachelor's degree plus either technical writing experience or experience in a web application development environment. Advanced degrees considered in lieu of some related experience. Additionally, ideal candidates will have:

• Very strong written and verbal communication skills
• Technical communication skills a plus
• Basic public speaking skills
• Basic understanding of databases
• Familiarity with membership-based organizations
• Familiarity with standards development or technical publishing a plus

Some travel required.

If anyone is interested in applying, or has questions about the position, they can email me at waltonk@asme.org. The job is also posted on NY Times/Monster at http://jobview.nytimes.monster.com/getjob.asp?JobID=65136592

Marketing Manager Job

Company: Jack Farrell & Associates
Job Title: Marketing Managers (Academic & Corporate Markets)
Company Description: Executive Recruitment firm representing publishing, medical education and new media clients.
Pay: $70,000.00 - $85,000.00 Per Year
Referral Description: Profit sharing plan - Employees
Job Description: Our client, an online resource for engineers, seeks two marketing managers. One for the academic market and one for corporate.

The right candidates will be given the freedom to drive their own programs and influence our client's marketing vision as they make meaningful impact on our business and build the skills essential to advance their careers.

The Marketing Manager will plan, execute and manage marketing activity to achieve business objectives and revenue targets.

Key responsibilities will include:
• Development and execution of marketing programs which will support new product sales or increase the utilization of product among our installed customer base.
• Develop compelling materials including support lead generating and nurturing efforts
• Develop marketing communication materials which may include selling aids, brochures, customer presentations, sales letters, white papers and product demos.
• Contribute to customer communications plans and execute activities which may include product release communications, customer newsletters and press announcements.
• Execute market research activities and competitive evaluations.
• Evaluate effectiveness of all charged marketing activities using data and recommend modifications and improvements to programs.

The Marketing Manager must be eager to learn and be willing to test, measure, analyze and adjust.

Our client offers a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, life insurance, disability, vacations, and a 401(k) plan with a company match.

Next Two Meetups

We'll be having our next meetup on September 17th, with more opportunity for socializing, networking, and discussing the latest round robin question.

Along those lines, if you have an industry-related question you'd like to discuss with alumni, and a favorite Manhattan bar/lounge that has a quiet private area we can rent (for cheap), let us know.

We will also be having an NYU-sponsored event on October 28th, which will be open to all NYU alumni and will feature a guest speaker as well. More information to come.

And since we want alumni getting involved, if you work with someone you think the alumni would love to hear speak, and/or would like to suggest someone we can invite, please let us know.

So save the dates; share your ideas with us; and Joanne, Ania, and I look forward to seeing you there.

Good night.

Editor Position

Position Summary

This position is responsible for developing books from concept to completion within editorial guidelines and quality standards set by the Executive Editor. The Editor handles the day to day business of selected series, providing hands on editing and writing as required, as well as working with in-house staff and outside resources for those series. This position reports to the Executive and/or Senior Editor.

Key Accountabilities

• Develop select series/individual titles from bookmap, writer’s guidelines, and prototype through final files, ensuring that end product is on schedule and meets all state and editorial standards.

• Provide editorial direction and feedback to writers throughout the writing process, collaborating with writers and in-house staff on text, special features, as well as on photo and art specs.

• Edit and/or write whole or partial manuscript, assuring accuracy of content, including text, images, illustrations, answer keys, glossaries, and correlations as required and necessary.

• Edit all page proof rounds with input from content reviewers, fact checkers, proof-readers, copy-editors, writers, and supervisory staff.

• Work collaboratively and collegially with all departments, and attend status meetings for select series, providing ongoing solutions for keeping high quality books on schedule.

• Collaborate with Executive Editor and team as needed on problem books, providing hands-on editing and rewriting as required.

• Assist the Executive Editor as needed.

Major Challenges/Decision Making Framework

The major challenge of this position is to meet all deadlines with quality editorial work, which may include writing/rewriting, to ensure that books are well-written, emotionally engaging, and intellectually stimulating, meeting state and editorial standards of quality. The Editor must have a working knowledge of state standards, pedagogy, as well as the ability to write and edit text so that it is engaging, clear, and instructionally sound. This position requires a minimum of 2 years of experience, developing and editing educational books. Classroom experience is a plus.

If interested, contact Susan Gordon at susan@lpalmer.com and tell her you saw the ad on this blog.

Second Meetup

For those of you who couldn't attend the second meetup of the NYU MS in Publishing Alumni group, here's a brief synopsis...and Joanne and I hope to see you at our next event.

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13 alumni and guest returned to the Croton Reservoir Tavern for more networking, conversation, and drinks.

Since the round robin worked so well last time, I introduced it again around 8 o'clock: after everyone introduced themselves, they had to answer a program or industry-related question. There were actually two questions last night and both led to interesting conversations:

1. What didn't the NYU program prepare you for? The majority answer was hands-on business knowledge. Two other answers: networking and online skills (the latter from an earlier graduate).
2. What industry trend excites you? The majority answers related to online/social media trends, including the Kindle and the interactiveness of "reading" nowadays.
   

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For those who couldn't attend, please share your answers. Also, if you have questions you'd like posed at future round robins, share those too.

As some of you may know, Joanne and I met with Andrea and NYU Alumni Relations staff. NYU is very excited that we've started this group and is willing to sponsor one event per semester. This means that every third meetup or so will be more than just a social. We'll keep you posted.

Also, I'd like to thank Ania for volunteering to join our planning committee.

Good night for now.

Managing Editor Position

Oxford University Press has a Managing Editor position available in its Medicine EDP Department. The position will oversee the production of books of 1/C, 2/C, and 4/C titles and their components. Primary responsibilities include day-to-day management of operations and staff; ensuring all projects are produced on time, within budget, and as per OUP’s quality standards; ensuring information in database is accurate, complete, and up-to-date; working with Production Manager to gauge resource allocation, best practices, and methods to improve cross-departmental communication and processes.

We are looking for someone with a B.A. or B.S. along with a minimum 3-5 years publishing experience, preferably editing and producing books, with a demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and staff. Project Management, Manufacturing, or Medical publishing experience is a plus. If you make good decisions on prioritization; have the ability to monitor schedules, manage workflow and staff; and enjoy a fast-paced challenging environment, this might be the perfect position for you! Interested? Send in your resume along with a cover letter listing salary requirements to hrny.us@oup.com.

Reminder: Second Meetup Coming Up

Hope everyone's enjoying their summer.

I just wanted to remind everyone about the second meetup scheduled for July 28th from seven to nine p.m. It will be downstairs in the Croton Reservoir Tavern again, conveniently located on 40th between 6th and Broadway. So if you haven't RSVP'd yet, please do so; and if you're down for a maybe and have a better idea, please update your response. For those of you not on Facebook, please RSVP by responding to this post or e-mailing me.

Joanne and I look forward to seeing you there.

Job at Oxford University Press

Production Editor - Medicine

Oxford University Press has a Production Editor position available in its Medicine EDP Department. The position will oversee the production of books and manage printing and binding of 1/C, 2/C, and 4/C titles and their components. Primary responsibilities are to coordinate activities of authors; EDP Design;; OUP departments such as Editorial, Marketing, and Sales; vendors; freelancers; illustrators; etc. to produce products to OUP’s quality standards. We are looking for someone with a B.A. or B.S. along with a minimum 2-3 years publishing experience, preferably editing and producing books, and have demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects at once. Manufacturing experience is a plus. If you make good decisions on prioritization; ability to monitor schedules, and manage workflow this might be the perfect position for you! Interested? Send in your resume along with a cover letter listing salary requirements to hrny.us@oup.com.

Submissions for advertised and posted positions should be sent to the address below. Electronic mail responses to positions are also accepted.

Human Resources Representative
Oxford University Press
198 Madison Avenue
New York, NY 10016

Fax: 212-726-6458

Email: hrny.us@oup.com

When applying for any position, please state the position you are interested in, salary requirements and the source of the advertisement.

Please, no phone inquiries.

Oxford University Press is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Question from Member

Is anyone using social networking tools (blogs, instant message, wikis, etc.) for work purposes? Not just for personal research/entertainment, but actual collaboration? Is your company encouraging use of these tools for internal communications between groups? If so, do you find these tools productive? My director is very interested in establishing this type of communication between business units and I’d appreciate any thoughts/experience/cautions anyone has to share.

Thanks,

Heather

Networking article

Heather, a member, asked me to post this article because

"I thought this article from a recent issue of the Rainmaker Report might be of interest to the group - especially at this stage when so many of our jobs involve a blur of responsibilities."

So thanks, Heather, and here's the link for all of you to enjoy: How to Nail Your Networking Intro.

More Job Leads

TheStreet.com is looking to fill five positions in its newsroom.

If interested, email your resume to me at cherella.cox@thestreet.com.

If you chose to contact HR directly, please let me know, so I can put in a word for you; and be sure to tell them where you heard this scoop.

Overnight Editor/Reporter

TheStreet.com is looking for a seasoned business news professional to work from midnight to 8 a.m. Sunday through Thursday. This editor will be the primary site manager during the overnight period and will need to edit and write articles and briefs as news develops in the U.S. and international markets after hours. Our overnight editor will also scan the wires and other major news and business properties to update the daily schedule at 7 a.m. The successful candidate will have at least five years of editing or reporting experience. Working from home may be an option for the right candidate. TheStreet.com offers an attractive benefits package and a competitive salary.

China/India Market Specialists

TheStreet.com is looking for market specialists to cover the equities markets in China and India. The specialist should also be able to provide analysis on the news events of that region, with special attention paid to Chinese and Indian companies that have ADRs listed on a U.S. exchange. The successful candidates must have either covered these regions as a research analysts or business journalist or managed equity portfolios with emphasis on China and India. TheStreet.com offers an attractive benefits package and a competitive salary.

Personal Finance Editor

TheStreet.com is looking for a personal finance editor to work fulltime in its New York headquarters. The personal finance editor will be able to manage a team of reporters and freelance writers covering everything to negotiating a mortgage to household budgets and tips for living the good life. This news manager also will need to recruit reporters and personal finance experts, work closely with the photo and video editors and have basic knowledge of a P&L statement. The successful candidate will have a minimum of 7 years managing a team of reporters and be able to demonstrate a strong history of developing enterprise projects. TheStreet.com offers an attractive benefits package and a competitive salary.

Economics Reporter

TheStreet.com is looking for a seasoned economics reporter to work fulltime in its New York headquarters. The economics reporter will cover the U.S. economy and will be expected to break news and provide analysis of news events. The successful candidate will have a minimum of seven years of business or financial news reporting and demonstrate expert knowledge of the financial markets, leading economic indicators and monetary policy. An MBA is preferred but not required. TheStreet.com offers an attractive benefits package and a competitive salary.

Senior Technology Reporter

TheStreet.com is seeking a journalist who has a minimum of five years of experience covering the technology arena, primarily well-known companies such as Apple, IBM, Intel, Dell and Cisco. This person will spend approximately half of his or her time writing news analysis and columns about developments in the tech sector, and the other half working with our multimedia group to produce video features. You will need to have outstanding contacts throughout the industry and a thorough understanding of the complex technologies you will be covering. You also need to put industry news into market context so that investors will know not only what happened and why, but also what they should do with their portfolio. TheStreet.com offers an attractive benefits package and a competitive salary.

Job Lead from Member

Katie Walton, a member of our group, sent out this job lead today:

My department at the American Society of Mechanical Engineers has two open Business Analyst positions that we need to fill. Attached is the job description, but the quick run down is that business analysts are project and process managers that help develop internal web applications. It's a fun job because you get to wear so many different hats from project manager to system administrator and help desk. We're looking for someone smart with technical knowledge and a demonstrated ability to multi-task. The job would most likely involve some travel. Please pass it on to anyone you think might be looking for this type of change!

Interested candidates can send their resumes directly to me at waltonk@asme.org. I also used to be a Business Analyst here at ASME and would be more than happy to answer any questions!

Meeting with NYU Staff

Joanne and I will be meeting with Andrea and Alyssa before our next meetup to discuss how we can work together to make this the best alumni group ever. Both Joanne and I are excited about this, and how far this group has come in a short time.

Please e-mail us any member news or job postings you'd like to disseminate to the group.

Along those lines, I'm happy to announce that I'm no longer unemployed: I will be starting at Oxford University Press on June 30th as the Production Manager for their two medical imprints. And for those of you who helped me network and/or just keep going--thank you.

Here's a question for the group: what blog(s) do you find the most useful for keeping up with publishing-related news? I'll post your responses on the blog sidebar for everyone's convenient reference, as I did with Sarah's resource links and my favorite blogs.

Our first meetup

Twelve NYU publishing alumni, ranging from 2003 graduates to 2008 graduates, met at the Croton Reservoir Tavern in midtown (see photos above). We talked, exchanged ideas and memories, drank, and ate Joanne's delicious cupcakes. Overall, a good time was had and everyone was very excited that a publishing-specific NYU Alumni Group now existed.

Some of the attendees had participated in a similar NYU-sponsored alumni group a few years' back and had some great ideas, and from speaking with them, the idea for this blog was born.

Instead of a newsletter, Joanne and I will keep this blog up-to-date with group event information, member news, job postings, and anything you send us that you'd like us to post here. Also, after a few attendees left, I posed a question (that I will repeat at the end of this post), that started an interesting conversation. Along those lines, I plan on having similar questions ready for the round-robin part of future meetups, and will then post it on the blog for non-attendees to be able to chime in.

Our next meetup is scheduled for 7/28. I've almost synched up all the LinkedIn and Facebook members and created one master distribution list, so that you won't be getting double e-mails, but I'm not quite there yet. But I will be sending an e-mail about the next meetup and creating an event for it on Facebook.

Until then, e-mail me or Joanne with anything you'd like posted, sign up for the blog e-mail or RSS feed so that you're kept posted...and I hope to see you at the next event.

And before I sign off, here's the promised question:

Of all the classes you took to graduate from the Master's program, which do you consider the most difficult and which the most useful?

Attendees considered Tom Woll's finance class, Tom Fox's production class, and the capstone class to be the most useful and the capstone class, Steve Cohen's management class, and the trade publishing class (as taught by one particular professor) to be the most difficult.

Let us know your opinion.