Want a Job at Essence? Be Curious.

If you’ve spent any time as a freelance writer, you’ve probably toyed with the idea of chucking in that endless pitch-follow-up-pitch-again cycle for the steady paycheck and free A.C. of a staff gig.

But if you’re thinking of sending your resume to Essence, you better bring a little something more than knowledge of AP Style to the table.

“One of the things that will make you successful at Essence is to have a vast curiosity and openness, number one,” said editor-in-chief Constance C.R.

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