Erika W. Smith
@erikawynn.bsky.social
writer/editor, author of Astrosex. she/her.
caught up on the White Lotus
March 24, 2025 at 10:39 PM
caught up on the White Lotus
You’ve heard of a day to night outfit but what about a Brooklyn Public Library volunteer info session to intimate Lucy Dacus concert at St. Ann & the Holy Trinity Church outfit
February 18, 2025 at 9:26 PM
You’ve heard of a day to night outfit but what about a Brooklyn Public Library volunteer info session to intimate Lucy Dacus concert at St. Ann & the Holy Trinity Church outfit
The number of my friends/peers/former coworkers who’ve been laid off in the past 3 months (including me) is feeling very spring 2020
February 18, 2025 at 8:05 PM
The number of my friends/peers/former coworkers who’ve been laid off in the past 3 months (including me) is feeling very spring 2020
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none of us at NYMag want to walk out (or ask our readers to skip the cinematrix!), and we're hoping a contract is within reach. that's largely because of how unified our union has been, and the support our readers have shown. if you haven't signed - it helps
nymagunion.org/reader-pledge
nymagunion.org/reader-pledge
READER PLEDGE — New York Mag Union
nymagunion.org
February 6, 2025 at 5:16 PM
none of us at NYMag want to walk out (or ask our readers to skip the cinematrix!), and we're hoping a contract is within reach. that's largely because of how unified our union has been, and the support our readers have shown. if you haven't signed - it helps
nymagunion.org/reader-pledge
nymagunion.org/reader-pledge
everyone wants more community but no one wants to respond to their friends texting them trying to make plans to hang out
February 4, 2025 at 10:39 PM
everyone wants more community but no one wants to respond to their friends texting them trying to make plans to hang out
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Today’s "Side by Side" guest is award-winning writer and editor @erikawynn.bsky.social, who has been working in the media industry for over a decade.
In this conversation, Erika shares some of her insights and as a working writer, from pitching to ghostwriting.
Full Episode: tinyurl.com/yckbutnd
In this conversation, Erika shares some of her insights and as a working writer, from pitching to ghostwriting.
Full Episode: tinyurl.com/yckbutnd
The Future of Journalists With Erika W. Smith | Side by Side
Today’s guest is award-winning writer and editor Erika W. Smith, who has been working in the media industry for over a decade, covering the latest in sex and relationships, entertainment, travel, and ...
sidebysidepodcast.podbean.com
February 4, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Today’s "Side by Side" guest is award-winning writer and editor @erikawynn.bsky.social, who has been working in the media industry for over a decade.
In this conversation, Erika shares some of her insights and as a working writer, from pitching to ghostwriting.
Full Episode: tinyurl.com/yckbutnd
In this conversation, Erika shares some of her insights and as a working writer, from pitching to ghostwriting.
Full Episode: tinyurl.com/yckbutnd
my unemployed era 🤝 New York Public Library CulturePass
January 24, 2025 at 4:48 PM
my unemployed era 🤝 New York Public Library CulturePass
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Happy Thanksgiving from Hearst, where nearly 200 people were laid off across all categories of editorial, ad sales, product, and PR.
nymag.com/intelligence...
nymag.com/intelligence...
Hearst Gives Thanks With Layoffs
Hearst Magazines lays off nearly 200 staffers across various brands, just in time for the holidays.
nymag.com
November 25, 2024 at 9:22 PM
Happy Thanksgiving from Hearst, where nearly 200 people were laid off across all categories of editorial, ad sales, product, and PR.
nymag.com/intelligence...
nymag.com/intelligence...
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the work we did at @hearstunion.bsky.social changed everything there forever. No boss will ever care for you but your coworkers can, especially when they form a union. @wgaeast.bsky.social #SolidarityForever
November 21, 2024 at 11:05 PM
the work we did at @hearstunion.bsky.social changed everything there forever. No boss will ever care for you but your coworkers can, especially when they form a union. @wgaeast.bsky.social #SolidarityForever
Some professional news: After almost 5 yrs at Cosmo, I was laid off from Hearst this morning.
At Cosmo, I ran the astro section, but I have past experience in sex & relationships, entertainment, and lifestyle. Hire me!
Clips & bio: erikawsmith.com
At Cosmo, I ran the astro section, but I have past experience in sex & relationships, entertainment, and lifestyle. Hire me!
Clips & bio: erikawsmith.com
Erika W. Smith
Portfolio website for writer and editor Erika W. Smith, currently working as Cosmopolitan's Senior Astrology Editor.
erikawsmith.com
November 21, 2024 at 5:40 PM
Some professional news: After almost 5 yrs at Cosmo, I was laid off from Hearst this morning.
At Cosmo, I ran the astro section, but I have past experience in sex & relationships, entertainment, and lifestyle. Hire me!
Clips & bio: erikawsmith.com
At Cosmo, I ran the astro section, but I have past experience in sex & relationships, entertainment, and lifestyle. Hire me!
Clips & bio: erikawsmith.com
guess I’m giving bluesky another try! hey everyone
November 14, 2024 at 9:06 PM
guess I’m giving bluesky another try! hey everyone
have you decided not to vote in the 2024 election? are you between the ages of 18 and 27? For a Cosmo story, we want to hear why (please feel free to RT!):
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Have you decided not to vote in the 2024 election? Are you 18-27? We want to hear your reasons why.
For an upcoming piece in Cosmo's "The Youth Vote" series, I'd love to hear from members of Gen Z who will not be voting in 2024—whether that's for a political reason (for example, because you don't su...
docs.google.com
September 17, 2024 at 9:24 PM
have you decided not to vote in the 2024 election? are you between the ages of 18 and 27? For a Cosmo story, we want to hear why (please feel free to RT!):
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
you plan one strike and then every time you ask a coworker to get lunch they think you’re up to something
July 25, 2023 at 3:22 PM
you plan one strike and then every time you ask a coworker to get lunch they think you’re up to something
is there any day worse than surprise media layoff day 😭
July 20, 2023 at 5:44 PM
is there any day worse than surprise media layoff day 😭
planned a little Midwest trip for myself
July 17, 2023 at 3:53 PM
planned a little Midwest trip for myself
just boygenius fan things
July 12, 2023 at 2:17 PM
just boygenius fan things
when boygenius said, “wish I wasn’t so tired, but I’m tiiiiiiiiiirrrrreeeeddd”
July 10, 2023 at 10:08 PM
when boygenius said, “wish I wasn’t so tired, but I’m tiiiiiiiiiirrrrreeeeddd”
Review: 3/5, a little too watery
July 10, 2023 at 7:57 PM
Review: 3/5, a little too watery
it’s so humid that my glasses steam up when I go outside 😭
July 6, 2023 at 11:26 PM
it’s so humid that my glasses steam up when I go outside 😭
favorite 1st watches of June 📽️:
PAST LIVES, Celine Song, 2023
HAPPY TOGETHER, Wong Kar-wai, 1997
A DATE FOR MAD MARY, Darren Thornton, 2016
MANJI, Yasuzō Masumura, 1964
PAST LIVES, Celine Song, 2023
HAPPY TOGETHER, Wong Kar-wai, 1997
A DATE FOR MAD MARY, Darren Thornton, 2016
MANJI, Yasuzō Masumura, 1964
July 2, 2023 at 9:02 PM
favorite 1st watches of June 📽️:
PAST LIVES, Celine Song, 2023
HAPPY TOGETHER, Wong Kar-wai, 1997
A DATE FOR MAD MARY, Darren Thornton, 2016
MANJI, Yasuzō Masumura, 1964
PAST LIVES, Celine Song, 2023
HAPPY TOGETHER, Wong Kar-wai, 1997
A DATE FOR MAD MARY, Darren Thornton, 2016
MANJI, Yasuzō Masumura, 1964
why won’t the first day of the month and the full moon adjust to my long weekend schedule??? honestly rude of astrology to make me do so much work this week
June 29, 2023 at 2:40 PM
why won’t the first day of the month and the full moon adjust to my long weekend schedule??? honestly rude of astrology to make me do so much work this week
