OVA’s Dream JobBy: Lauren Benzo

Student Number: 0004289226

One visual arts position that I would love to land within five years would be Editor in Chief of a magazine. Not just any magazine, but a magazine in the likes of Complex Magazine, GQ, or Esquire. The reason I chose magazines like this would be because I

have a great passion for music, fashion, art, and culture.

I would be the publication's primary head, having final responsibility for all the operations and policies. I will head all the departments of the organization.

Additionally, I would be held accountable for delegating tasks to staff members as well as keeping up with the time it takes them to complete their task.

Cross-checking facts, spelling, grammar, writing style, design pages and photos;

Rejecting writing that appears to be plagiarized, ghost-written by another sub-editor, previously published elsewhere, or simply of insufficient interest to the readers of the publication;

Editing any content in question; Contributing editorial pieces; Motivating and developing editorial staff; Ensuring final draft is complete and no area is left empty; Handling reader complaints and taking responsibility for resulting

issues; and For books or journals, cross-checking citations and examining

references ("fact checking")

Editor in Chief Responsibilities:

I feel that the courses that I would need to focus on would be:

Media Communications Project ManagementNew Media Journalism and Communications Media PsychologyMedia Law and Telecommunications Media Publishing and Distribution Career Development Skills: Media Communications Skills:  Communication SkillsTeam Working SkillsWriting Skills Technology SkillsProject Management Skills

1-2 Years: Attending Full Sail University

Years 2-3: Editorial InternshipI have been doing freelance journalism for the past 4 years. Because of this I have experience in writing for various websites and publications. It is great that I have the experience, but we all know you have to start from the bottom to get to the top. I feel that I would love to start

with internship. Show the company that I have great passion in my work and land permanent position with the company. Knowing that I am picking a company that I deeply respect and

want to write for. I want to grow with the company. Who knows… within 5 years, I just might become the EiC of the magazine.

Complex Media Editorial Internship Link- http://www.complexmediainc.com/About-Us/careers/Complex-Media-Editorial-Internship

Editorial Producer Link- http://www.complexmediainc.com/About-

Us/careers/editorial-producer-complex-style

Years 3-5: The Next Step I feel that from my previous experience of freelance writing, receiving my degree at Full Sail, my internship, becoming a permanent employee of the company, and

standing out to the industry would keep me on the positive road to the next level on achieving my 5 year goal. My game plan is to just keep take each goal at a time and know that there are ups and downs in life. If I just stay positive and keep my eyes on the prize, I know that I will fulfill my dream as being an Editor in Chief of a

magazine.

 I KNOW in 5 years I will reach my goal as being the editor and chief of a magazine such as Complex Magazine, GQ, or Esquire. I would say that my passion and determination has driven me to obtain the position. I have done so much in the past 10 years that people only dream about. I feel if I could accomplish the goals I have already, then I know that this will be another goal to knock off the bucketlist. See you in 2019!

Year 5: I REACHED MY GOAL AS EDITOR IN CHIEF!!!!!!!!!!!