{"id":9885,"date":"2014-11-11T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2014-11-11T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wework.com\/creator\/?p=9885"},"modified":"2020-04-03T18:01:00","modified_gmt":"2020-04-03T22:01:00","slug":"career-advice-tumblrs-managing-editor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wework.com\/ideas\/professional-development\/career-advice-tumblrs-managing-editor","title":{"rendered":"Career advice from Tumblr’s managing editor"},"content":{"rendered":"

Tumblr’s Annie Werner talks about her passion for the internet and shares career advice for aspiring bloggers.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

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When you\u2019re doing something\u00a0you are truly meant for, others around you can tell. That\u2019s how I felt when I heard Annie Werner talk about the unique work she does for Tumblr<\/a> as their managing editor. Inspired by her genuine passion for all things Internet, I asked Annie how she arrived at her career and what advice she has for those in our community figuring out their paths. Read below for career advice from Annie Werner:<\/p>\n

What is the best part about your work?<\/strong><\/p>\n

I love that I get to directly support creators who are putting their work on Tumblr and that I get to influence a product that millions of people use every day.<\/p>\n

How did you find Tumblr and how did Tumblr find you?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Four years ago I saw an ad on the Tumblr staff blog that they were looking for a Community Intern. I applied almost immediately and got a response the next day. I had recently been working as a blogger\/journalist using my Tumblr to collect news items and personal insights, but it had long ago become a private obsession. I also knew there would be opportunity for me to develop my career on my own terms and learn a ton as part of a start-up.<\/p>\n

How did you discover this is what you wanted to do?<\/strong><\/p>\n

I\u2019ve always loved the Internet, and I always knew I\u2019d be working on it in some capacity. I\u2019d spend hours online and in chat rooms growing up and it\u2019s always felt natural to me.<\/p>\n

How did you become qualified enough to do what you love?<\/strong><\/p>\n

This was my first job out of college, so getting the experience as an intern at Tumblr helped me understand how the company worked and how I could make myself useful. Before that I\u2019d interned at a lifestyle magazine and an alt-weekly newspaper, both on the digital sides. I\u2019d been an editor at my online-only school newspaper, and that was an equally valuable experience because I got to learn how to run a website, manage a team of people, and execute special projects.<\/p>\n

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How has working at Tumblr helped you live a fulfilled life?<\/strong><\/p>\n

I work at a company that values self-expression above most things. Having and being surrounded by that kind of freedom is extremely valuable to me. I\u2019m given the ability to work on what I want as well as work on projects outside of my work life.<\/p>\n

What advice do you have for someone obsessed with the internet\/ blogging\/ something else but isn\u2019t sure how to turn that into a career?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Think about how you can turn that time spent obsessing into an active experience. Have an output to show \u2013 maintain a blog of the stuff you care about, tweet article you find interesting, and always be thinking about how this magical space could be made even better.<\/p>\n

The Internet is the best place to make connections, too. Follow people you admire on twitter and interact with them directly. I often reach out to people I\u2019ve developed a rapport with online to go out for drinks in real life. You never know how these connections will take shape in the future.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s something you wish you had known at the outset of your career that you realize now?<\/strong><\/p>\n

How to negotiate my standing with the company amidst all the flux. When I started, my responsibilities changed and increased constantly \u2013 I never thought to ask for more in return.\u00a0I also wasn\u2019t being evaluated regularly, which contributed to this issue. If you find that you\u2019re not getting evaluations at a work place, ask for them.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s the best advice you\u2019ve ever received?<\/strong><\/p>\n

When you\u2019re just starting out, do the small things right the first time \u2013 if you don\u2019t, no one will ever ask you to do anything more. That advice really got me started off right.<\/p>\n

How do you stay motivated and inspired to do great work?<\/strong><\/p>\n

It\u2019s important to me to check in every so often and remind myself of the impact I\u2019m making. My extracurricular activities are also important and I make an effort to maintain interests outside of work. Also, getting enough sleep.<\/p>\n

Editor’s note: This story originally appeared on Live In the Grey’s blog<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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