Former National Geographic Employee Finds Success on TikTok

I quit National Geographic to make TikToks. It was the best career move I ever made.

Erin McGoff left her job to focus on her TikTok. Courtesy of Erin McGoff Erin McGoff left her film career to focus on her TikTok channel. She says that people should list their familiarity with AI on their résumés. She's seeing more parents, especially moms, looking for self-employment. This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Erin McGoff. It has been edited for length and clarity. I've always been the friend whom people turn to for career advice. As a freelance film editor, I ...