Goodbye, and thank you for helping to make my tenure at Fine Woodworking so rewarding. I will miss this place more than you know.
The September 25, 2015 edition of Shop Talk Live (episode 94) was a difficult one for me. For those of you who caught the entire episode, you heard me announce my departure from the saw-dusty halls of Fine Woodworking magazine. I’ve had a bit of a life shift and am moving on to a new chapter. It is most certainly a bitter-sweet moment. Sure, new opportunities are presenting themselves to me but, make no mistake, this has been the single most satisfying, inspiring, and just plain fun job I’ve ever had. That said, now it’s time to hand over the reigns to a fresh new Web Producer. This could be your shot to produce online content (audio, video, and more) for the world’s leading periodical on the craft of furniture-making.
To those of you who have become regular listeners to our biweekly podcast, Shop Talk Live (my baby for the past 3-1/2 years), and to others who have written me nice comments and compliments on the Not-So-Big Workbench Video Workshop series: thank you. Thank you for helping to make my tenure at Fine Woodworking so rewarding. I will miss this place more than you know.
Fine Woodworking Magazine Seeks a Web Producer
Here’s the official job description. If this position interests you, please visit Taunton’s Careers page.
Fine Woodworking, a leading provider of woodworking information online and in print, is seeking a web producer with at least 3 years’ experience.
The web producer is responsible for all content on FineWoodworking.com, including videos, blogs, and our biweekly podcast, as well as identifying opportunities for web content and features. The successful candidate is a multitasking dynamic self-starter who thrives in a collaborative environment. This is not just a technical position. Although you must have a basic understanding of HTML and how websites work, you also have to be a competent content producer skilled in shooting both videos and still photographs, and you should be comfortable both behind a camera and in front of it. Candidate must also display strong writing/editing and project management skills along with use of site metrics, competitive analysis and web trends. Woodworking knowledge is a must, and familiarity with content management systems, PHP, video-editing processes, Wireframing, Photoshop, and MS Office is a plus. You should also be comfortable with basic audio editing and e-letter production. Some travel required.
Position is in our offices in Newtown, CT. EOE For more details, and to apply, visit careers.taunton.com.
Comments
Thank you for creating the greatest woodworking podcast on the net! You will be missed. I wish you the best on your next adventure.
Best of luck Ed. I for one will miss hearing your voice on the podcast. I hope it continues.
Best of luck Ed! You feel like a friend (through the podcasts) who is moving on. The FWW podcasts with your leadership was the best stuff available.
Sad news for us fans. Here's hoping the next chapter is as rewarding as this one was.
Hi folks,
Thanks so very much for your kind remarks. I do hope to return to fw magazine in some small way in the near future.
Cheers,
Ed
Ed,
The craft is richer for your tenure at FWW. You have helped make woodworking approachable to all of us struggling to learn and grow. You valiantly attempted to keep Mike, Matt and Asa in check on the podcast--your success in other producer activities eclipses those challenges. Good luck in your new endeavor. Come back soon. --Dean
You will surely be missed by everyone who loves the podcast like I do. I hope they can pull it off without you - the new person has very big shoes to fill.
Best of luck in your new adventure!!!
Layne
You're professional production yet warm delivery will be missed. Thank you for the last several years of informative, helpful topics. Good luck in your next endeavor but hopefully you'll be back for more contributions to fine woodworkers yearning to improve skills everywhere!
Ed....very sorry to hear that you are leaving. Podcast is a blast and, perhaps I'm in the minority here, I do find you guys pretty funny. One final request....do the last episode as Gabriel. That is funny.
Now listen here Peppermint Pirnik, you were a great member of the team, see? Ya made it real fun.
We’re sorry ta see ya go. Yeah, mighty big shame.
Best ‘a luck to ya. Now scram ! :)
Well, Goldilocks, good luck... You'll be missed.
Ed this came as disappointing news to me as I enjoy each and every podcast of STL! I am still getting over the news as it will not be the same ensemble without you. I have grown to appreciate your OCD personality and wiry sense of humor. I too wish we heard more from Gabriel! Yes the sound effects should come back but only if you do! Best of luck to you and your family as your absence will be felt among those at FWW and the ever faithful in Podland…
You did a good job with the podcast. I hope they can find someone to carry it on at the same level of info and entertainment, and snarkiness.
Hi Ed,
Sorry to see you go. I have enjoyed the opportunity to work/coordinate with you on the woodturning blog. Best of everything in your future endeavors!
Best regards,
Matt Lewis
Ed, wishing you the best. Whoever takes over web production really needs to look at accessibility not only content. FWW has excellent content, but the site layout makes accessing the content impossible. The site repeatably keeps asking for login authentication making it impossible to view articles.
Gabriel, Dios mia, por favor, no te vayas, NO TE VAYAS. STL es mi radio novela favorito.
Lo que sea, orale - via con dios, amigo.
Really going to miss you on the podcasts Ed. Thanks for the DVD for building the workbench. A great instructional video. Good luck to you and your family.
Ken
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