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1. New York Post
Mark Whitaker, editor of the No. 2 news magazine since 1998, will move upstairs and hand the reins to Jon Meacham, currently the managing editor. That will put Meacham in charge of day-to-day operations. Not clear is exactly what role Whitaker will play. But he is expected to stay with Newsweek, possibly working on some broader strategic job with the magazine and its parent, the Washington Post Company, which also owns Slate and Budget Travel. MORE ONLINE
2. New York Daily News
Katie Couric slimmed down in the blink of a CBS eye. Tiffany Network officials admitted yesterday that an airbrushed photo making the bubbly broadcaster appear several dress sizes smaller appeared in its promotional magazine "Watch!" The incoming "CBS Evening News" anchor said she didn't know about the digitally doctored photo until the September issue of the quarterly glossy landed on her desk. "I liked the first picture better because there's more of me to love," the 49-year-old former NBC "Today" show host said, laughing off the manipulated publicity shot. MORE ONLINE
3. Slate
Ever since its disastrous 2000 merger with America Online, Time Warner has been playing defense. Outside agitators like Carl Icahn have called on the media behemoth to sell or spin off units that generate cash reliably but don't offer much in the way of growth, notably AOL and the company's vast cable holdings. CEO Richard Parsons, refusing to budge from the company's conglomeration strategy, has politely demurred. But recent events suggest that Icahn and the professional noodges have focused on the wrong corporate assets. What if Time Warner sold off Time Inc., the company's mammoth magazine business? Home to such powerhouses as Time, Sports Illustrated, People, Fortune, and InStyle, Time Inc. has always been regarded as a corporate crown jewel and probably America's greatest magazine publisher. But, while I can't claim inside knowledge, there are signs that the empire founded by Henry Luce—which began in 1923 as just a single magazine, Time—isn't exactly pinning its future on the periodicals business. Time Warner is composed of five broad units, in descending order of size: cable, networks, filmed entertainment, AOL, and publishing. In a few of these units, the company has recently made bold long-term investments. The cable unit recently spent several billion dollars to acquire the assets and subscribers of bankrupt Adelphia. In early August, AOL announced it would offer free subscriptions to broadband users, sacrificing short-term cash flow from the dwindling core of dial-up customers in favor of potentially larger advertising revenues. Meanwhile, the networks business (TNT, HBO, etc.) in May spent $735 million to buy the half of CourtTV it didn't already own. MORE ONLINE
4. Fashion Week Daily
Teen Vogue's December issue is going to be double the fun: sources say Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen recently sat for two different December covers of the Cond? Nast teen title. Though the twins, who starred in the Badgley Mischka ad campaign this past spring, are rarely apart, the two definitely know how to stand on their own. Ashley made a splash on the July 2005 cover of Harper's Bazaar, setting the bar for seeing the pair in singular form. Mary Kate soon followed suit on the cover of W this past January, and will grace the cover of Paper magazine's December issue as well, as part of a story with fellow Factory Girl castmate and boho pioneer Sienna Miller. Though Mary Kate interned with Annie Leibovitz, it's highly unlikely that the famed shutterbug shot the twins for Teen Vogue. A spokeswoman for the magazine had no comment. MORE ONLINE
5. WWD
FAMILY MATTERS: Joanne Lipman has snagged another writer from her old stomping grounds. The latest defect from The Wall Street Journal to Cond? Nast's Portfolio is Jesse Eisinger, husband of WSJ media reporter Sarah Ellison. Eisinger, who wrote the Ahead of the Tape column on the Journal's front page and created its Long and Short business commentary column, will join the Cond? Nast new business magazine as senior writer on Oct. 9. But will Eisinger's gig at Portfolio be a conflict of interest for Ellison's media beat at the Journal? Sources say the Journal will broach whether Ellison will continue to cover Portfolio or if someone else will cover the title on a case-by-case basis, but it should not hinder her ability to do a broader trend piece or a roundup that happens to mention Portfolio in passing. The marital ties to Portfolio should at least provide a nice tap into happenings at 4 Times Square, even if it's just a heads-up on the cafeteria's specials. A Wall Street Journal representative declined to comment on the potential conflict and Eisinger and editor Lipman were unavailable for comment. While at the Journal, Eisinger also spent two years in London writing the Heard in Europe column. Prior to the Journal, he covered pharmaceuticals and biotech for TheStreet.com and Dow Jones. MORE ONLINE NEW EPISODES: Move over, "Project Runway." Cosmogirl is taking a page from the TV show by starting its first teen magazine online series. The 11-part series of two- to three-minute "Webisodes" will give viewers a behind-the-scenes look at its inaugural "Born to Lead" Design Search, a project involving the magazine and the Fashion Institute of Technology that next month will award a budding FIT graduate with a $10,000 grant from Macy's. Vice president and publisher Kristine Welker said that, in addition to receiving the grant, the winning designer will partner with Necessary Objects, a women's designer in SoHo, to produce a holiday fashion collection that will be sold in at least 20 Macy's locations. The winner will be announced at a Sept. 13 event in Bryant Park during New York Fashion Week. The four finalists, Adam Andrascik, Stephanie Wasyl, Carol Montoya and Goeun Cho, were chosen from a group of 90 graduating seniors and were announced last month at the FIT graduate fashion show after party. MORE ONLINE
************ ... that BLKGRL.COM is on the search yet again. We are seeking hipsters to prowl around town and get this, WE'LL FOOT THE BILL FOR YOU! We are looking for 5-6 people for the COP and CONGREGATE departments. You will be responsible for hitting up various boutiques, flea markets, clubs, lounges, bars and restaurants; surveying the atmosphere, the demographic and the products then reporting back to us in the form of reviews in blurbs. The ideal candidates already enjoy an active social and nightlife and would enjoying doing what comes naturally for free. Candidate should be a social butterfly and extrovert who loves speaking to new people and trying new things. If this sounds like an opportunity that you would enjoy, please contact FOB@blkgrl.com with any relevant writing samples as well as a brief description of what you like to do for fun. (Official Ed2010 posting) ... that Forbes.com is looking for copy editors, asap! Send cover letter and resume to jobs@forbes.net. (OK to mention Ed) ... that Shecky's is looking for talented reviewers in LA, San Francisco, Chicago, Boston, and Atlanta that can review 5 or more bars/nightclubs per week. To apply, please submit a short, detailed but witty mock review of your favorite bar (NO ATTACHMENTS) via e-mail to adam@sheckys.com. Please put your city in the subject line. (OK to mention Ed) ... that an "award-winning, 4/color, glossy shopping, dining & lifestyle magazine" (located in North Carolina) is looking for an assistant art director/designer. Qualifications: 3+ years design experience, thorough understanding of graphic design, page layout and typography; ability to think/contribute to creative conceptualization; proficient in Quark, Photoshop, & Illustrator. Must be organized, responsible, team player able to work in deadline sensitive environment. Bachelor of Fine Arts, equivalent degree in commercial arts, or related field desired. Basic knowledge of web design/HTML a bonus. We're located along the beautiful coast of North Carolina. Email samples, salary requirements, resume and cover letter to: focuscom@bellsouth.net. OK to mention Ed. ... that Niche Media is looking for a photo assistant to assist the editors and photo department staff with the production of 6 magazines, organizing the party pages of the books and helping with photo research and film editing. Proficiency in Photoshop, and editorial photo department exp a must. For immediate consideration, email resume and cover letter, including sal reqs to: jobs@nichemediallc.com. ... that Gotham Magazine is looking for a new photo assistant in their department. this position will work on the flash/party pages and help with photo research and setting up small shoots for Gotham and the other magazines Niche produces... Email gilliann@nichemediallc.com ... that Dow Jones, publisher of The Wall Street Journal and Barrons, is seeking two entry-level editors for Dow Jones Newswires' copy editing desk close to Manhattan in Jersey City, NJ. Prefers candidates with 1-2 years copy editing experience, but will hire a skilled candidate with less. To apply and get more info, go to www.dowjones.com/careers, click "view job postings" and enter the Job ID# 106107. (Best not to mention Ed) ... that Child Magazine is looking for an assistant editor. Duties include writing and editing various articles, interviews, columns, and display copy for the magazine, working independently to a large degree. Covering news and market in one or more beat areas, staying on top of trends and shaping them into columns and article ideas. Contributing to the monthly production process by copylifting, proofreading, and closing pages. Requirements: Bachelor's degree; 1-2 years of editorial experience on a high-quality magazine; Strong news and market sense, understanding of magazine's goals and audience, and positive attitude and team spirit; Excellent writing, editing, and research skills; Superb organizational and communication skills. To apply for this position please send resume to: Meredith Corporation, Human Resources/Dept. #2002970470, 125 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10017-5529; NYHR@meredith.com (Don’t mention Ed. They may not want this out just yet, so be stealth!) As for internships, Ed hears... ... that ELLEgirl.com is seeking interns with an interest in fashion, beauty, and pop culture, with a strength in writing to start ASAP. Must feel comfortable navigating the internet, doing research and performing administrative tasks like calling in requests for samples, doing returns and mailing out prizes. There is opportunity to write quizzes, celebrity news, reviews as well as attend fashion and beauty market appointments and movie screenings as needed. MUST BE ABLE TO RECEIVE SCHOOL CREDIT. Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to editor@ellegirl.com (Official Ed2010 posting) ... that Cottages & Gardens Publications, the producers of three regional luxury design titles: HC&G (Hamptons Cottages & Gardens), Palm Beach Cottages & Gardens and Connecticut Cottages & Gardens, is looking for two part-time editorial inters to start immediately. Each magazine offers exquisite regional homes and gardens, exclusive editorial features and new and interesting luxury products. As an intern at Cottages & Gardens, you will be a valuable resource to a hard-working staff as you learn the ropes of magazine publication from a dedicated creative team. The ideal candidate is a self-motivated, detail-oriented individual who can manage work independently. A positive attitude and a genuine desire to understand the editorial process from start to finish are a must. Responsibilities primarily include researching editorial content, fact checking and general editorial support. There are opportunities to write, pitch story ideas and cover the design market. Candidates of color are especially encouraged to apply. To apply, please e-mail your resume and cover letter to Mollie Magill at resumes@hcandg.com (OK to mention Ed). ... that Cond? Nast Traveler is still seeking interns for our Fashion department for the fall semester. Fashion interns assist the fashion department with receiving and returning samples, managing the fashion closet, managing the market book, phone calls and filing. Those who shine at the simpler tasks may have the opportunity to go out on the market to view new designers or product launches. This internship is for-credit only. Candidates should have a minimum of 2 years undergraduate work, an interest in magazine publishing/editing, familiarity with fashion trends, experience with Mac OS X, good phone and research skills, and be available at least 3 days a week. Knowledge of foreign languages, and travel experience are beneficial. Enthusiasm is a must! Please send a resume, cover letter and references to tiffany_gifford@condenast.com. ... that Hype Hair magazine, a hair and beauty publication for woman of color, is seeking editorial interns for a part-time freelance fall internship. The internship will be 8 hours a week and interns will assist editors on all departments of the magazine, with a focus on hair, beauty and fashion. Responsibilities include: conducting research on hair and beauty, generating story ideas, organizing contacts database, making editorial and PR contacts, and providing general editorial and administrative support. Although, this internship is unpaid, all traveling expenses will be paid for. REQUIREMENTS: Great personality; Great writing and communication skills; Polished phone manner; Ability to solve problems creatively; Ability to be persistent and get the job done; Ability to multi-task; Very organized; Very detail oriented; The Internship will start immediately and extend through December. Interviews will take place the beginning of September. To apply, send cover letter and resume to Allyson Leak, aleak@hypehair.com. Please paste your resume and cover letter in the body of the email. ... that unpaid/for-credit intern(s) are needed for New York Home and Absolute New York magazines. Interns can formulate their own responsibilities, ranging from art to production to editorial. Please submit resume and hours available to bdellaquilo@nyhomemag.com. ... that SELF magazine is currently looking for a smart, creative, and enthusiastic fall intern to work in their Web department. The intern will work directly with the web editors providing assistance with updating the site, including researching and reporting, building content and attending web-related brainstorming meetings. You must be available three days per week, the days and hours are flexible. The ideal candidate will be organized, thorough, a self-starter, and most importantly have an interest in online media. Basic HTML experience is a plus, but not a requirement. Note that the position is unpaid, but school credit is accepted. Please send cover letters and resumes to Ana Mantica at ana_mantica@condenast.com by Friday, Sept. 8th. ... that Shelter Interiors, a design and luxury lifestyle magazine (shelterinteriors.us), is seeking a part-time fall intern to start ASAP. The position requires a commitment of about 15-20 hours per week, working remotely as the company is headquartered in Chicago with the EIC and ME based in NYC. While the internship is unpaid, it's a great opportunity to get some stellar clips, writing our FOB book reviews and other short pieces. There will also be some BOB editing opportunities as well as photo/project research, fact checking and calling in projects from designers. This is a great opportunity for writing, editing and getting your feet wet with the basics. The schedule is flexible, the staff is terrific and the book is gorgeous. Please email a brief cover letter and resume to: anna@shelterinteriors.us ... that Clubplanet.com, the nation’s largest nightlife online resource, is seeking a motivated intern for the upcoming fall semester. Stipend available. Must love going out to bars, lounges, clubs, fashion- or nightlife-related events. Send resume along with funny and engaging writing sample to nightlifewriters@clubplanet.com (both within the body text of the email). Please put “FALL INTERNSHIP” in the email subject heading.
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