Not as bad as media critics make it sound - Editorial Assistant Condé Nast Employee Review

3.0
Jan 16, 2010
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Pros

excellent benefits lots of parties work with some of the best editors in publishing beautiful working environment looks good on resume

Cons

expectation that your job is your whole life dying print industry no cost of living increases assistants really are expected to get their bosses coffee

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1.0
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Pros

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Cons

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