These days, social media can be a powerful tool when it comes to spreading the word. No wonder those who are struggling to find a place under a competitive sun may turn to it as a last resource.
This is precisely what happened to 23-year-old photographer Malcolm Manning from Newark, New Jersey, who was eager to land a creative job or secure his next client. Malcolm shared a tweet with some of his photo samples, and sooner than he knew it, the guy landed a big fish. Oprah Winfrey not only retweeted his original tweet, but also responded with a legit job offer.
These days, social media can be a powerful tool when it comes to spreading the word. No wonder those who are struggling to find a place under a competitive sun may turn to it as a last resource.
This is precisely what happened to 23-year-old photographer Malcolm Manning from Newark, New Jersey, who was eager to land a creative job or secure his next client. Malcolm shared a tweet with some of his photo samples, and sooner than he knew it, the guy landed a big fish. Oprah Winfrey not only retweeted his original tweet, but also responded with a legit job offer.
âI actually like criedâ: A struggling photographer tweets about looking for work, Oprah responds
By Chris Williams
Oprah Winfrey helps struggling photographer for the holidays
Malcolm Manning, 23, spoke with FOX Television Stations about getting his biggest client right before he was about to break away from photography.
NEWARK, N.J. - Malcolm Manning was about to break away from photography when he captured his biggest client: Oprah Winfrey.
It started with his tweet on Dec. 9 as he looked for work. Hello I am a 23 year old photographer from Newark, New Jersey eager to create, he posted. You never know, 1 retweet could help me grow my business or secure my next client much love.
N.J. photographer was looking for work. Oprah hired him on the spot.
Updated Dec 22, 2020;
Posted Dec 20, 2020
A photo taken by Newark photographer Malcolm Manning. Oprah gave Manning an unexpected boost this week. (Styling: Aicha Kamara/Aicha Hair)Courtesy Malcolm Manning
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On Monday, he even told his mother he might just take a break.
But when he was packing up after a photoshoot that night, he felt his phone buzzing. Dings followed. A quick glance revealed a confounding tweet.
“Wake up,” someone told him. “Oprah’s reaching out to you!”
He had no idea why anyone was mentioning Oprah, why his notifications were blowing up, or what it all could mean. Then he scrolled.
Oprah Winfrey surprises Twitter fans with gifts, jobs offers
Winfrey has been very interactive with her fans on social media recently
On Monday, a photographer named
Malcolm Manning, a 23-year-old from Newark, New Jersey, tweeted about his business and asked his timeline to help him find new clients.
“Hello. I am a 23 year old photographer from Newark, New Jersey eager to create. You never know, 1 retweet could help me grow my business or secure my next client. much love,” wrote Manning.
Winfrey replied and offered him a job.
I’m relaunching @oprahmagazine’s website in 2021. How about you come shoot one of our stories? https://t.co/bmkDVtlbeK Oprah Winfrey (@Oprah) December 15, 2020