(TV Guide is off this week - YES! - so it will be used as the random cover for “Pasetsky’s Do’s and Don’ts of Working at a Celebrity Weekly)

Last week, I opened up about how difficult it was for me to be covered by the online gossips while working as an editor in chief.

Today, I move in a new direction and share with you the do’s and don’ts of working inside a celebrity weekly.

I’ve learned these tips from the very best.

It’s list time.

1) Do be vocal in meetings: Throw out ideas like crazy. There are so many people that just sit around and say nothing. Those that speak up get noticed - even more noticed than those that are the real hardworkers. I swear it’s true.

2) Do volunteer to do extra stuff: This is genius. Most of the time your boss will simply remember that you volunteered and not even give you additional work.

3) Do show up before the boss and leave after the boss: It’s the oldest trick in the book - but it works.

4) Do be connected: Send emails and leave your IM on 24/7. You’ll look totally dedicated even if you’re not.

5) Do smile: Yeah work is tough, but it’s work.

For the Don’ts - make the jump. They’re much more fun….but really, don’t do them.

1) Don’t shop online or view porn in the office: Everyone knows what you’re doing - believe it or not. Plus, when your boss walks in your office and you start clicking your mouse - that’s a sure giveaway.

2) Don’t complain: Who likes to work with complainers? Enough said.

3) Don’t send personal emails from work: Yes, everything can be read by the tech department. Even those of you that are having illicit affairs with…well I better stop there.

4) Don’t drink or do drugs in the office: Yes, everyone knows what you’re doing. Especially when you’re eyes look like you’ve just seen a ghost.

5) Don’t leak information about your company: Technology is making it easier than ever to trace information. If you do send out anonymous tips (mediawhore), at least change your name so that it doesn’t appear on blogs across the Internet FOOL.

Bonus: Don’t get caught doing your resume: Once that happens, you’re doomed!

Hope that was helpful.

And, I promise, if you follow these tips, you will survive working in a celebrity weekly or any other media environment.

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