Ramon Escobar

CNN WORLDWIDE. Vice President, Talent Recruitment & Development

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@CNNPR @CNN @evamckend @snlyngaas @GabeCohenNews Eva, Sean & Gabe - WELCOME TO CNN!

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@BelenSmole No we don’t post those roles but feel free to send me your info at [email protected]

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...if what you really need is someone to negotiate a deal you can also opt to just hire a lawyer with experience in doing deals and pay them a one time fee. Also ask prospective agents their churn rate (who and how many have left them and why.3/3 #CNNJobsChat

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Thanks @BelenSmole #CNNJobsCHat

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Thank you all so much for your questions! Please take care of yourselves in these times. And stay strong and resilient. Let me know how I can help. I'm here. #CNNJobsChat

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Thank you so much to @RamonEscobar_ We’ll see you virtually at the @AAJA workshop on June 17 and all the conferences this year!
Join us for another #CNNJobsChat in July!

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David feel free to DM @RamonEscobar_ #cnnjobschat

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@CNNCareers Are reporter positions posted/who can I contact to make sure my portfolio is seen? #CNNjobschat @RamonEscobar_

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...Leadership is a choice. It’s the best choice I made in my career because you can truly have big impact on content, who gets hired, who gets promoted. We need more of you to choose leadership as a path. 2/2 #CNNJobsChat

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@RamonEscobar_ Q5: You started in #production and charted a path into #management. How are the skills different for those wanting to be #newsroom people #leaders? #CNNJobsChat

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Anyone who’s heard me on this topic knows my mom is my first and best mentor. She taught me LEADERSHIP IS ALL ABOUT PEOPLE. 1/2 #CNNJobsChat

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@RamonEscobar_ Q5: You started in #production and charted a path into #management. How are the skills different for those wanting to be #newsroom people #leaders? #CNNJobsChat

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Like in all things there's good ones & bad ones.They have different strengths.Make sure you do your homework & research extensively (like a good journalist). If you are looking for someone who can give feedback on your work make sure they are qualified to do that...2/3 #CNNJobsCh

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Thanks @BelenSmole #CNNJobsCHat

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They are NOT necessary at all. We have hired many people at CNN who didn't have agents or we found them without the help of an agent. Agents are a very personal choice. They can be helpful but you need to assess what you need and want them to do for you...1/3 #CNNJobsChat

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...And I want you to SHOW me you have done all this NOT just tell me. Journalism is a “show me” profession. #CNNJobsChat

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.@RamonEscobar_ Q4: The bar to produce or write @CNN is high. What are your expectations from candidates? #CNNJobsChat

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I expect first you are a critical thinker with high cultural literacy. Second, I want to know you can identify a great story and you know how to FRAME a story. Third, I want to see evidence you are strong writer and storyteller... 1/2 #CNNJobsChat

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.@RamonEscobar_ Q4: The bar to produce or write @CNN is high. What are your expectations from candidates? #CNNJobsChat

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Due to the pandemic we will be attending all of them virtually. Please look for us!! #CNNJobsChat

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2/2 ...Be open to new ideas or jobs you may not have thought of to get your foot in the door. Many times opportunities emerge from the most unexpected places.#CNNJobsChat

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.@RamonEscobar_ Q3: This is a difficult time to land a job or even an interview, is there one action item journalists should take after attending a virtual conference? #CNNJobsChat

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I call it “keeping up your momentum”. You need to engage. Keep your job search activity up. Attend as many virtual conferences/meetings as you can. Be emailing and videochatting. You never know when one of those will pay off. You can’t give up. Stay resilient. 1/2 #CNNJobsChat

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.@RamonEscobar_ Q3: This is a difficult time to land a job or even an interview, is there one action item journalists should take after attending a virtual conference? #CNNJobsChat

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3/3 make every interaction substantive. Every so often send another piece of relevant content and ask for a critique or send a smart observation about content you read or saw at the company. That's a more creative way to nudge them you are still interested and here #CNNJobsChat

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Typical job search can be anywhere from 3-4 months. #CNNJobsChat

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2/3 to showcase yourself. Include in the note content you may have written about a topic discussed in your interview (it shows you listened) or make reference to something going on in the news or the company where you interviewed that makes a relevant point... #CNNJobsChat

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Typical job search can be anywhere from 3-4 months. #CNNJobsChat

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Regarding following up, by all means DO. A thank you note is always a nice touch. But here's a big key on effective follow-up. I call the "content driven" follow-up. Instead of just saying thank you,every follow-up interaction is another opportunity for you...1/3 #CNNJobsChat

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Typical job search can be anywhere from 3-4 months. #CNNJobsChat

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Third, learn to be a lifelong student. 3/3 #CNNJobsChat

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.@RamonEscobar_ Q2: @CNN plans to host workshops or other events at the upcoming conferences. With so much change in newsrooms, is there an area of learning you recommend for attendees? #CNNJobsChat

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Second, you must steep yourself in the principles of journalism and ethics. In the end, our profession is only strong if we commit ourselves to reporting the truth as fully as possible, acting independently & minimizing harm. 2/3 #CNNJobsChat

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.@RamonEscobar_ Q2: @CNN plans to host workshops or other events at the upcoming conferences. With so much change in newsrooms, is there an area of learning you recommend for attendees? #CNNJobsChat

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I encourage new and emerging journalists to first insure your news diet is broad and diverse. Don’t just read or watch things you agree with. 1/3 #CNNJobsChat

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.@RamonEscobar_ Q2: @CNN plans to host workshops or other events at the upcoming conferences. With so much change in newsrooms, is there an area of learning you recommend for attendees? #CNNJobsChat