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******* If Forbes.com was looking to create some Internet buzz last week, it succeeded. The Web site published an article called “Don’t Marry Career Women,” which suggested that if a man did, he was more likely to be cheated on, get divorced and have a dirty house. Responses on the Web were swift, with many blogs and sites like Salon.com attacking the posting as a sexist throwback. Forbes.com temporarily withdrew the article and later paired it with an opposing view titled, “Don’t Marry A Lazy Man.” MORE ONLINE
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FEET FIRST: Cond? Nast’s much-heralded launch of its business magazine Portfolio proclaims: “Business isn’t boring. Business journalism shouldn’t be either.” Visitors to portfoliomag.com could be forgiven for wondering how far the company is taking that pledge. “If you love WOMEN’S FEET, you’ll love us!!!” the site promises, bragging that it’s the only foot fetish site endorsed by Playboy.
FRIDAY CLOSINGS: Could the writing have been on the walls of the Hearst Tower for Shop Etc. and Weekend months before Hearst Magazines announced on Friday morning that it would fold both titles? Neither magazine had yet migrated to the publishing group’s luxe new headquarters. Placement in the tower could have been a sign of the two magazines’ sustainability, but circulation and ad page measurements are a better indicator. As of July, ad pages for Shop Etc. gained 9.2 percent, to 313, according to Publishers Information Bureau, though that’s less than half the 867 pages at Cond? Nast’s Lucky. (Weekend was not tracked by PIB.) Through the second half of last year, Shop Etc. sold 175,000 copies on newsstand per issue, though neither Shop Etc. nor Weekend stuck around long enough to garner an
official audit by the Audit Bureau of Circulations.
CHANNELING GREATNESS: It’s been only a year since Suite A opened on a quiet Upper East Side street, but the photography studio — located on the first floor of Richard Avedon’s old townhouse — is already attracting big names. It was the locale of the March Vanity Fair cover shoot, done by Annie Leibovitz and featuring Scarlett Johansson, Keira Knightley and Tom Ford. And Brigitte Lacombe shot the Feb. 23 Rolling Stone cover of Mariah Carey there. Jojo Ans, co-owner of Suite A with Splashlight Studios, said that besides providing a private space for high-profile celebrity, editorial and advertising work, Suite A plans to begin a lecture series this fall.
FILMING FASHION: While Cond?Net’s Style.com is a go-to destination for fashion week footage, it’s been less compelling during those weeks in between. In a further development of its service, in mid-October the group will begin producing original video covering designers, parties and fashion that will be packaged as Style Studio. The studio will showcase up to 10 film formats that will rotate on a weekly — and, come next year, daily — basis. While the final segments are still in development, Dirk Standen, editor in chief of Style.com and Men.style.com, described several ideas under construction: a street style clip featuring man-on-the-street interviews with style-setters, and a segment focusing on the hidden talents or passions of fashion industry notables. The group also is working on an animated
fashion advice segment with a character based on executive fashion director Candy Pratts Price. The idea is to package punchy style content on the site that’s more MTV than a six o’clock news style segment. “It’s really nice eye candy,” said Standen. “This is more like your daily treat, your fun fashion moment.”
3. The New York Post 02138, the new high-brow mag for Harvard alumni, describes its intended readers as "competitive by nature" and "connoisseurs at heart." The pitch to advertisers stops short of calling them loaded, but the numbers pretty much tell the story: the median household income of a Harvard alum is - ka-ching! - $200,000. That figure includes recent grads and retirees who presumably have less earning power than those in the prime of their careers. If you look at that group, the income level is probably two or three times higher, according to publisher Meredith Kopit. MORE ONLINE
4. The New York Times American capitalism’s latest export to its former communist adversaries is celebrity gossip. Us Weekly is starting a Russian edition. Making its debut Sept. 4, it will appear in Moscow and St. Petersburg and across the former Soviet map. Readers from Azerbaijan to Uzbekistan, as well as the Baltics, will be able to follow Tom Cruise’s career (if anyone can) and the latest on Brad and Angelina. Wenner Media, which owns Us Weekly, is piggybacking on an arrangement the company already has to publish Rolling Stone in the former Soviet Union. MORE ONLINE 5. New York Times Many magazines, seemingly in constant danger of losing readers, are trying to broaden their appeal. But as the resignation of Dwell magazine’s editor in chief last week showed, some of those changes can have unpleasant side effects. Allison Arieff resigned as editor in chief of Dwell on Wednesday, shortly before the magazine announced a staff reorganization. The shelter magazine, based in San Francisco and owned by Lara Hedberg Deam, promoted two senior editors to executive editor positions and expanded the role of the managing editor, who will now report directly to the publisher, Michela O’Connor Abrams. According to Ms. Abrams, Ms. Arieff would have kept the title of editor in chief while moving away from running the magazine’s day-to-day operations. MORE ONLINE 6. I Want Media Richard Stengel, the new managing editor of Time magazine, recently announced his first major initiative: shifting the newsweekly's on-sale date to Friday, starting at the beginning of next year, as part of an effort to reformulate both Time and Time.com. Stengel, appointed to his position in May, is the 16th managing editor in the history of Time since its founding in 1923 by Henry Luce and Briton Hadden. Among other previous posts, he has served as both Time's national and culture editor as well as the editor of Time.com. He most recently was the president and CEO of the National Constitution Center, a non-partisan think tank in Philadelphia -- "about as far away from the Sixth Avenue media hot center as it's possible to be," he says. MORE ONLINE
7. Fashion Week Daily (NEW YORK) Seventeen style director Beau Quillian gave notice last Thursday. The former Marie Claire fashion editor, who also enjoyed 15 minutes of fame as a judge on America’s Next Top Model, hasn’t accepted a position anywhere yet, according to friends. The magazine’s editor, Atoosa Rubenstein, is taking his departure with stride. While she has not yet secured his replacement, Rubenstein said the magazine has started working with several new freelancers, including Nina Fenton, Christine Baker, and former ElleGirl fashion director Laurie Trott. “We’re looking forward to figuring out who is the best fit for us full time,” she said. “Beau is my dear friend and was a critical part of creating the ‘new’ Seventeen. I’m looking forward to continuing our working relationship in its new incarnation.” Meanwhile, to make sure her vision stays on course, Rubenstein has promoted deputy editor, entertainment, Joanna Saltz, to executive style editor and deputy art director Mike Reddy, to art director.
8. Jossip SHOP Etc.'s staffers learned of their demise in the most Hollywood of publishing industry ways: Hearst chief Cathie Black marched into the office on 1790 Broadway, unannounced, and flanked by Hearst exec John Hartig and publishing director Michael Clinton. She called for the staff to be rounded up and summarily delivered the news about the magazine's shuttering. Shortly after Black gave the noon-time news to SHOP Etc.'s 40-odd staffers and corporate cousin Weekend, we spoke with Shop's executive editor Charla Krupp, who was devasted over her magazine's closure. "This magazine is really on a roll," she tells us. "People are gaga over this magazine. They love it. The women who read it are obssessed with it. ... We just came back from focus groups, who reported it was an A+." But don't confuse Krupp's cheerleading the editorial ??“ staffers "really killed themselves to come up with something new" ??“ as any sort of naivety about the numbers game: "It wasn't a hit with advertisers. ... If you're not a million circulation [magazine], a lot of big companies" don't have any interest. At "just" 675,000 readers, SHOP didn't hit that target. Black and her cohorts, meanwhile, did provide staffers with individual contacts in HR to work on internal reassignments. Lists of openings were distrbuted, but that didn't quash the tears that many staffers shared. MORE ONLINE
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************ ... that Quick & Simple magazine (a new woman's weekly from Hearst) is looking for an editorial assistant to the Editor-in-Chief. Candidates must be: Extremely detail-oriented, highly organized, efficient and energetic individuals. Must be proactive (able to anticipate situations and offer preemptive solutions), able to multitask deadlines and projects in a fast-paced environment, feel comfortable interacting with high-profile industry personalities, and have excellent phone manner and etiquette. Candidates must also have strong research skills, have an interest in women service magazines, and be able to prioritize/consolidate Editor-in-Chief tasks and responsibilities across many fields. Administrative tasks include, but are not limited to: Extensive scheduling with magazine departments, corporate, and industry; booking travel and transportation; creating and submitting expense reports. Must be enthusiastic, possess a positive "can do" attitude and willing and able take initiative and get involved wherever necessary. It's a good opportunity to get into magazines and learn A LOT about the industry. If you're interested in this opportunity please send your resume and cover letter ASAP to Alexis Tirado, ATirado@gmail.com (yes, gmail-please do not email me on my Hearst account) **Your cover letter should explain why you believe you are the ideal candidate for this job (SELL YOURSELF) and how you meet the minimum requirements of the position.** (OK to mention Ed) ... that the new editor in chief of ART + AUCTION magazine (a monthly publication of LTB Media) is looking to hire an editorial assistant to work directly with him and offer general administrative support. Research, writing and editing opportunities. At least one year of work experience and an interest in the visual arts and the art market preferred but not required. Salary commensurate with experience. Full benefits. Please send resume and cover letter to tony.freund@ltbmedia.com. OK to mention Ed. ... that Cosmopolitan is looking for an associate bookings editor. Duties include casting/booking all models for features and special projects, as well as assisting the senior bookings editor. This position requires the candidate to work closely with the design director, art director, photo director and fashion editors to ensure the best models are secured for the magazine. They must be organized and have the ability to multitask. 1-2 years relevant booking or magazine experience desired. Please submit resume to sandrawilson@hearst.com. OK to mention Ed. ... that MKE, a lifestyles and entertainment magazine and Web site, is seeking a reporter. We're looking for someone who understands how to communicate to and with a younger audience (25-35); and someone who knows that creative journalism combines tenacious reporting with a flair for the unexpected. We want candidates who are comfortable using Web-based and non-traditional tools (info boxes, audio, etc.) to tell a story. An A&E reporting background is a significant plus. We will pay special attention to candidates with other skills to offer (e.g., multimedia, editing, design, photography). To apply: Send a resume, cover letter and work samples to Diane Bacha at dbacha@mkeonline.com or Joe Vince at jvince@mkeonline.com. (Best not to mention Ed) ... that a national urban publication based in Atlanta is looking for an experienced person for their photo department. Qualified candidates will have previous experience in the photo department at a magazine. They should be able to research photos (through agencies, PR contacts, as well as initiate internet research), should also have knowledge of photo shoots (booking/scheduling) and be comfortable working in an intimate, laid-back environment. Send resumes to magjob4u@yahoo.com. Only qulaified candidates will be contacted. (Best not to mention Ed) ... that PC Magazine is looking to fill at least two entry-level positions in our editorial department in New York City. The first position, News Reporter, involves lots of writing, some editing, and some photo and Web production (we’ll teach you how, if necessary). The second position, Web Producer, can also involve plenty of writing and editing if you’re into that, but it’s mainly basic photo- and Web-production duties (again, we can teach you how). Interest in technology is not required, but will make the jobs a lot more fun. We’re looking for entry-level editors who have a good internship or two under their belts, and both jobs provide opportunities to learn and do lots of different things. Send resumes to opportunities@ziffdavis.com and please don’t mention Ed. Internship-wise, Ed hears... ... that Redbook is looking for a smart, savvy, energetic fall intern. You have to get school credit for this internship (since it's unpaid) and be available at least 2 full days per week. The ideal candidate will be organized and thorough: The ability to follow-up on phone calls and inquiries is key. You should also be able to work independently and anticipate the next step if you run into a snag. I hope this doesn't sound scary! We're really looking for someone who's enthusiastic, hard-working and eager to learn. Please email a resume and cover letter as attachments to Rebecca Davis at redavis@hearst.com. (OK to mention Ed) ... that travelgirl magazine is looking for an enthusiastic, self-starter who wants practical experience with a national women?s travel and lifestyle publication. The intern will work directly with the creative and production teams, providing editorial assistance including research, writing and various otherresponsibilities that include both menial (but crucial) tasks and mind-blowing opportunities. The position is unpaid, but school credit is possible. Requires minimum 20-hour commitment per week, but full-time is preferred. Reply to Stephanie Oswald, Editor-in-chief at editor@travelgirlinc.com with the top 10 reasons you know you're the right candidate for the position. You can say you saw it on Ed! ... that Laufer Media, Inc., publisher for Tiger Beat and BOP magazines which is located in Hollywood, CA, is looking for a PHOTO DEPT. INTERN to assist our art department. This position represents an opportunity for current students interested in photo editing and photo research. We require a commitment of 1 day a week, from 10 am to 6 pm, either on Tuesdays or Thursdays. This is a project position to last the fall semester; start date is ASAP. Tiger Beat and BOP are two leading tween magazines. Ideal candidate must has strong interest in pursuing a career in photography or design, specifically in the world of publishing. A love of pop-culture and all things teen is a plus. Basic knowledge of Photoshop and Mac proficiency required. Please send resumes and cover letters to nicole@laufermedia.com. Include Intern in your subject line. (OK to mention Ed) ... that Laufer Media, Inc., publisher for Tiger Beat and BOP magazines, is also looking for an EDITORIAL INTERN to assist our writing staff in HOLLYWOOD, CA. This position represents an opportunity for recent college graduates or current students interested in magazine publishing or entertainment journalism – you MUST RECEIVE COLLEGE CREDIT for your FALL internship. We require a commitment of 2 days a week, from 10 am to 5 pm. This is a project position to last 3 to 6 months; start date is ASAP. It is essential and encouraged to be familiar with the magazines, have a knowledge of pop culture and all things that interest girls ages 11 to 14. Please send resumes and cover letters to marc@laufermedia.com. Include “Intern” in your subject line. ... that Metrocorp publishing is looking for a research intern for the fall semester to work on Philadelphia magazine's ancillary publications, including Home & Garden and Elegant Wedding. The ideal candidate should be a fast learner, reliable and have strong attention to detail. A pleasant, professional phone manner is a must. For the right person, this job offers great experience—you will not be fetching coffee. The position is unpaid and is located in Center City, Philadelphia. Please email your resume and cover letter, pasted into the body of the email. NO attachments. No phone calls. Please email egagne@phillymag.com with the subject heading: Research Intern. ... that Bene Magazine (benemag.com), a New York-based, national quarterly about Italian fashion, art, food, design, culture and style, is seeking an art department intern that speaks fluent Italian. The internship will be 1-2 days per week from September through Christmas. Our offices are in SoHo (NYC). Tasks will include researching locations for photo shoots, making calls to Italy, requesting photographers' portfolios, scheduling go-sees for models, working with fashion showrooms and helping out with the day-to-day production in the art department. Please send a resume and cover letter to Gemma Hart Corsano, gemma@benemag.com. ... that France Today, the Journal of French Culture and Travel (francetoday.com) located in San Francisco, is looking for a part-time editorial intern to work with the editorial department. Responsibilities will include working on a print supplement on studying in France as well as some copyediting, proofreading and fact-checking. The intern will also have the opportunity to write and report for our print publication as well as our newsletter. This is a non-paid, college credit position. Experience required: Excellent English writing skills; Some background in journalism; Knowledge of French and French culture and study abroad experience preferred but not required. Email resume and cover letter to Helene Goupil: hgoupil@francetoday.com (Deadline for application: September 29th 2006, OK to mention Ed)
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