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News
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1. Mediaweek
TONY Launches Broadband Video Channel
by Mike Shields
July 28, 2006
http://www.mediaweek.com/mw/news/recent_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1002914420

Time Out New York has launched a broadband video channel, Timeoutnewyork.tv, that serves as a Web counterpart to the magazine's branded video on demand channel, launched in New York on Time Warner Cable back in November of last year.

The new online channel, built in conjunction with broadband technology provider Maven Networks, features 200 short video clips at launch. The online video content, just like the clips available on TV, consists of reviews of New York City restaurants, bars, museums and other attractions - often hosted by the magazine's reporters. Officials have plans to churn out new video clips each week for the site, including more time sensitive content that won't be seen on the TV channel such as weekly video blogs from several Time Out staffers.

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2. WWD
Memo Pad
by Irin Carmon
July 31, 2006
http://www.wwd.com/issue/article/107978

VANITY FASHION PLATES: Despite being infamous for frumpiness, journalists didn't do half badly on Vanity Fair's International Best Dressed list, which this September appears in the new forum of the magazine's first-ever Style issue. Page Six's Richard Johnson gets a shout-out for keeping his "offbeat Manhattan-prepster cool" while the gossip column was "under siege" in a payola scandal. Other journalists on the list include Anderson Cooper, Brian Williams, Zac Goldsmith (The Ecologist magazine), Fran Lebowitz, Vogue style director Alexandra Kotur and Tatler's Isabella Blow, and Anna Piaggi, who were both named to the category of "Fashion Originals."

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3. New York Times
Ashlee’s Nose Job Is Last Straw for New Editor of Marie Claire
by Katharine Q. Seelye
July 31, 2006
http://www.nytimes.com/2006/07/31/business/media/31marie.html

Ashlee Simpson appeared on the July cover of Marie Claire magazine extolling the virtues of appreciating one’s body as it is — then she had a nose job.

Marie Claire readers erupted in fury at what they said was Ms. Simpson’s hypocrisy and the magazine’s “cluelessness.” They wrote 1,000 letters in protest to the magazine, according to Joanna Coles, the new editor of the magazine. And she agreed with them.

In the first issue (due Aug. 15) over which she exercises full editorial control, Ms. Coles gives expanded space in the letters column to readers to vent against Ms. Simpson. Ms. Coles adds in a note: “We’re dazed and confused — and disappointed — by her choice, too!”

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4. The New York Times
Ad or Editorial Content? Readers Must Figure It Out
by Maria Aspan
July 31, 2006
http://www.nytimes.com/2006/07/31/business/media/31sporting.html

Both Nascar racing and feature films are notorious for their high levels of product placement. Now, a new film about a Nascar driver has achieved its own prominent placement in both the advertising and the editorial pages of The Sporting News magazine.

Subscriber copies of the Aug. 4 issue of The Sporting News are covered by a fake wraparound cover promoting “Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby,” from Columbia Pictures, which stars Will Ferrell as a champion Nascar driver.

What is perhaps more confusing is that the real cover, found underneath the wraparound, also has a small picture of Mr. Ferrell, with the line “Ricky Bobby tells all!” Four pages of editorial content mention the movie, including a two-page article by the associate editor, Matt Crossman, about his experience of being an extra in the film, and a “week ahead in sports” item that notes the film’s Aug. 4 debut.

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Whisper Jobs
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Ed hears ...

... that Blackbook magazine is seeking a photo assistant to work alongside the Photo director and associate photo editor. The photo assistant is in charge of organization within the photo department including keeping track of contracts, portfolios and artwork, production agreements, credits, database and contacts and managing interns. Other duties include researching and collecting pick up art, preparing and managing the artwork for the art director and pre press house, participating in production, general meetings and ideas. Good knowledge of pop culture is a must as well as excellent organization and production skills. Please send resumes to sarah@blackbookmag.com (OK to mention Ed)

... that Law.com is seeking an executive editor in the San Francisco office. The executive editor will also set strategy for the site, build out new areas of Law.com and maintain quality control. Experience writing a product plan and launching features and/or sites is critical for this position. The executive editor will have the opportunity to work with the senior editors and writers in these newspaper and magazine divisions. The executive editor should be comfortable with the modern online newsroom. Law.com is non-traditional news organization, where all individuals are asked to play several roles, from writing/reporting to selecting content for newsletters. As the company is growing its user-generated content engine with a robust blog network, this is an excellent role for a progressive thinker, who wants to think creatively about third-party content. 6+ years of journalism experience needed. Email resume to opportunities@alm.com. (Best not to mention Ed)

Internships

... that Parenting is seeking a PAID lifestyle department intern ($8/hr). It's a fun place to work, and the job is perfect for someone interested in gaining experience in beauty, lifestyle, home, or fashion editorial. Not always glamorous -- there's a lot of calling in and returning products, clothes, etc. -- but you'd also get to attend photo shoots, run mom-tests, write credits, go to press events, and more. An interest in children is preferred. Ideally, we'd like someone fulltime, but realistically three full days a week. Email your resume and cover letter to amy_roberts@timeinc.com. Please, no phone calls. (Mention Ed)

... that WWE Magazine is looking for a PAID editorial intern ($10/hour). No need to be a student. Just a hard-working student of magazines. Location: Stamford, CT; 45-minutes north of NYC. The office can be accessed via Metro North and public transit in CT. The basic duty of an intern will be to assist the editorial department in completing tasks to facilitate the production of the magazine. Specific tasks include: fact checking, research, transcribing, running errands and, most importantly, pitching/writing articles. We guarantee our interns clips if effort is apparent. This is a GREAT opportunity for somebody to experience exactly what it takes to put out a national monthly men's magazine. Job Qualifications: Interest in writing/editing magazines; Ability to provide credible and useful information for research purposes; Friendly and hardworking; Knowledge of WWE Characters/storylines a plus, but not required. Please send resumes to matt.rodbard@wwecorp.com. Resumes should be pasted into the body of an email. (OK to mention Ed)

... that Art + Auction, a monthly magazine covering news of the art world, is looking for editorial interns for the fall. Interns work closely with writers and editors through all stages of producing the magazine. Learn how to assist in putting together a magazine, from editorial planning sessions to final layout, generate ideas for news stories and features, fact-check news articles and research upcoming gallery and museum shows. Art + Auction’s internship program offers students unrivaled exposure to the inner workings of the art market. This is a demanding editorial internship and we recommend that juniors, seniors and grad students or those with prior magazine experience apply. Preferred applicants should have an interest in, or experience with, art history and journalism. Speaking ability in a foreign language is useful but not required. All interns receive a stipend of $10 per day worked and are expected to contribute approximately 15 hours per week. Applicants should email a cover letter, resume and any writing samples ASAP to: Danielle O'Steen, dosteen@artandauction.com. (OK to mention Ed)

... that NYLON magazine (www.nylonmag.com) is looking for an intern for the director of interactive. The intern will get to work with all aspects of the magazine business including marketing, business administration, web direction, and fashion. The intern should have excellent organizational skills, good communication skills and a positive attitude. This is an awesome opportunity for college students or recent graduates who are interested in the magazine industry. General responsibilities include checking networking sites, updating databases, researching, and some writing. This is an unpaid internship, but college credit can be arranged. This is a very hands on internship so you won't be stuck doing mindless admin work. Hours are flexible and part time work is welcome. Please send your resume and cover letter to ronen@nylonmag.com with "intern" as the subject header. OK to mention Ed2010.

... that Rodale is currently seeking a bright, outgoing fall-semester intern for Little Brown Book (a fashion magazine for “Bloomingdale’s Insiders”) and RVLiving (a fun, quirky travel magazine about “the RV lifestyle”). Since we are a small staff, there will be ample opportunity for the intern to try his/her hand at a wide variety of things – from assisting the photo department on photo shoots to editing, writing and possibly designing. (Of course there will be research and administrative projects as well.) The ideal candidate will be a motivated self-starter with various interests. InDesign experience a definite plus! This is an unpaid position that must be taken for college credit. Send a resume along with a cover letter explaining why you'd be perfect for the job to Rob Williams at robert.williams@rodale.com. (OK to mention Ed2010.)

... that DailyCandy, the online newsletter, is looking for an editorial intern. Please be smart, saavy, and detail-oriented. The job includes tons of fact checking, some admin, and an opportunity to write. Applicants able to work three or more days will be given preference. This internship is unpaid. Please send a resume and something clever to internships@dailycandy.com

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