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******* In Her Shoes... Hilary Duff is going where no one has gone since Atoosa Rubenstein took over Seventeen in summer 2003. The pint-sized actress set up camp in Rubenstein's office for three days while she guest edited the October issue, on newsstands Tuesday. Duff, Seventeen's first-ever guest editor under Rubenstein, was named editor in chief on the October masthead; Rubenstein, meanwhile, relegated herself to the role of Hilary's Helper. Of course, the hands-on Rubenstein was hesitant to put her magazine at the fingers of another editor, much less a celebrity. "I was making light of it, thinking she was going to be a big bonehead, but I was totally shocked at the girl I encountered," said Rubenstein of Duff's role. Duff also was qualified for the job being that she is an 18-year-old girl transitioning to a woman, just like Seventeen's readers. "This is a girl who could connect to our reader," said the 34-year-old Rubenstein. "I'm not quite there at the precipice like she is." Moreover, Rubenstein was in the office for just one of the three days Duff was "working," which also likely helped smooth the transition of power. While Duff did not line edit manuscripts, she sat in on editorial meetings, worked with editors on fashion shoots and contributed advice and tidbits throughout Seventeen's pages. Duff was especially passionate about doing a piece on money management with financial expert Suze Orman and providing excerpts of her favorite book, "The Prophet." She created a Most Embarrassing Moments page with responses from A-list celebrities. And for the magazine's Sept. 14 to Sept. 23 eBay charity handbag auction supporting three cancer organizations, Duff chose the charities and helped wrangle celebrity participants. (Her influence is felt in the ad pages, as well — a promotion for Duff's new fragrance, With Love, is coincidentally featured within the fashion well.) MORE ONLINE
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Mark Whitaker, editor of Washington Post Co.'s Newsweek magazine for nearly eight years, will step down from his post to assume a strategic role with the online side of the parent company, according to people close to the situation. He is expected to be succeeded by his deputy and longtime presumptive heir, Jon Meacham, 37 years old, Newsweek's current managing editor. The moves, which have been rumored at the publication for months, are expected to be announced as early as next week. Mr. Whitaker already has been stepping away from day-to-day responsibilities and focusing more on Internet matters. Neither Mr. Whitaker, 48, nor Mr. Meacham returned calls seeking comment. Newsweek spokeswoman Jan Angilella said she couldn't comment on personnel matters. News of the move was reported earlier by the New York Post. The changes at Newsweek come amid growing pressure at the nation's two biggest newsweeklies, both of which are especially vulnerable to 24-hour cable and Internet news. For years, Newsweek and Time Warner Inc.'s Time magazine have nurtured a fierce rivalry. MORE ONLINE
3. New York Observer
"All news breaks online anyway," said Richard Stengel, the managing editor of Time magazine. "So why are we hoarding things to release them on Sunday night? It just seems crazy." Mr. Stengel was invoking 21st-century technology to explain an apparently retro move: On Aug. 17, Time announced that as of January, it will begin coming out on Fridays instead of Mondays—returning to the schedule established by Henry Luce in 1923. So is Time chasing the future or the past? Sometime in the intervening decades—"We can't quite figure out exactly when that happened," Mr. Stengel said, guessing it was the early 60's—Luce or his successors decided Friday was a bad bet. For decades afterward, the magazine would appear at the start of the weekly news cycle, elbowing Newsweek and U.S. News for position. Newsweek and U.S. News are, so far, staying where they are. But three months into Mr. Stengel's managing editorship, Time is changing tactics. The news is moving too fast for the old print product to keep up. On Aug. 21, the new issue of Time featured a two-page spread on the arrest of John Mark Karr in the JonBenet Ramsey case, complete with a sidebar on the Lindbergh baby. It was solidly reported and judiciously skeptical of Mr. Karr's confession. But by that morning the rest of the media had already moved ahead to the suspect's return flight to the U.S., debating the question of whether it was appropriate for him to have been served champagne in business class. MORE ONLINE *******
************ ... that Field & Stream, a 111-year-old hunting and fishing magazine located in New York City, seeks an organized, detail-oriented individual for an assistant editor position. Responsibilities include: editing short pieces for front-of-book sections and the F&S website; editing letters section and table of contents; writing and editing blurbs about gear and readers' fish and game trophies; fact-checking; research (original and for other editors); generating story ideas; evaluating unsolicited manuscripts; managing letters in magazine's email account; assisting senior-level editors; importing text into Quark templates and styling it. The ideal candidate has 1 to 2 years' editorial experience. He/she should have excellent communication skills and be able to keep multiple projects moving at one time. Must be able to prioritize and meet deadlines without lots of supervision. Knowledge of hunting and fishing is a large plus, as is the ability to write sharp heds and deks. Apply on the Time Inc website! ... that Dennis Digital, the Web division of Dennis Publishing which handles Maxim.com, Stuffmagazine.com, Blender.com and TheWeekMagazine.com, is seeking a full-time Assistant Photo Editor. Responsibilities and skills required include: Proficiency in Photoshop on PC and Mac platforms and the ability to quickly resize and build images into established templates; A discerning eye for composition and color correction as well as some experience retouching; Fielding image requests, researching photos and selecting appropriate images -- whether from free sources online, stock agencies or magazine sources -- and placing Web-ready images in appropriate locations on internal network for all four websites; Obtaining needed images from network of established stock sources, also, proactively seeking out, evaluating and recommending new agency partners; Tracking of all photos obtained, for archive purposes; Experience scanning source material for use on Web; Managing image archive by overseeing the burning and filing of images on disc; Acquisition and maintenance of photo documentation, including contracts, releases, etc. He or she should also be extremely attentive to detail and able to handle multiple requests simultaneously. He/she should work well under pressure and tight deadlines and enjoy the challenge of accomplishing more than one should ordinarily be able to accomplish in a day. An openness to learning and a pleasant attitude, as well as a sense of humor and comfort with our content and corresponding office environment, are essential. All interested candidates should submit their cover letter and resume to jobs@maximonline.com. Please put Assistant Photo Editor in subject when applying. (OK to mention Ed) ... that Atlanta Life Magazine, an upscale lifestyle magazine in Roswell, GA, is seeking experienced freelance health writers who can turn scientific jargon into a readable story for a layperson. Those interested should email cklinger@atlantalifemag.com. ... that Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles is looking for an Assistant Editor. The ideal candidate has 1 to 2 years editorial experience at a magazine. He/she should have excellent communication skills and be able to keep multiple projects moving at one time. Must be able to prioritize and meet deadlines without a lot of supervision. Responsibilities include contributing to the monthly arts, food, garden, real estate and homes packages and coordinating photography; researching, fact-checking, writing and proofreading stories for each issue; maintaining content for Web site; working with and developing a strong network of contacts around metropolitan Atlanta; staying abreast of homes topics and trends. Preferred candidate will be self-motivated, energetic, organized and flexible and be able to work as part of a creative team. Interested applicants should mail resume and no more than 3 clips to Editor, Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles, 1100 Johnson Ferry Rd., Atlanta, GA, 30342. (Best not to mention Ed) ... that Sport Diver, the world's number-one scuba-diving magazine, is looking for a proven editor. Intimate understanding of dive publishing and the dive industry, along with editorial leadership and management skills, are a must. The Editor will ensure that the magazine's editorial mission is executed to the highest standards, with uncompromising attention to detail, quality and **the** magazine's voice. The Editor will play a key role in the ongoing creative development of the editorial product, as well as being a primary writer and first line editor for feature stories, columns and key submissions. The Editor will assign writers and photographers and maintain strict control over budgets**,** and skillfully manage and motivate the editorial staff to meet strict production deadlines. Additionally, the Editor will maintain and develop relationships with Sport Diver's marketing partners worldwide and represent the magazine at public functions. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for the right person. To be considered, candidates must have a minimum of five years of experience as a senior-level editor of a major magazine, preferably with a travel and lifestyle focus. (Don't mention Ed) Internships ... that SELF Magazine is looking for a freelance PAID art intern to start immediately. You would be working very closely with the creative director, art directors and designers. Your duties would consist of scanning, organizing files on the server, dispatching messengers, maintaining the image archive and generally assisting the creative director in a multitude of capacities. You will also liaison with the all other departments at the magazine. It is an amazing opportunity to work with an incredible design team and to learn all aspects of producing a national magazine. Candidates must be familiar with Adobe Photoshop, InDesign and scanning. We are looking for someone who can commit to around 35 hours a week. The pay is $8/hour. Please email resumes/cover letters to Shira_Gordon@condenast.com. No phone calls please. (OK to mention Ed) ... that EW.com needs a PAID database research intern. EW.com is the official website for Entertainment Weekly magazine. Published daily, the website needs interns for various office, editorial, and content management duties. The **primary** goal is to assist the database librarian in maintaining a library of entertainment search terms, assigning the correct terms to articles, and coding magazine stories for online. Responsibilities include: Assigning subject area categories to online magazine articles. Researching and entering related data about entertainment people and products. Assisting editors with features and special projects, including fact checking and research. Writing opportunities may be available. Administrative duties will also be assigned. Journalism and library students encouraged to apply! You should have an undying love for everything pop culture and live in the New York City area. Internships are available for enrolled students and recent graduates. Employment begins in Sep or Oct 2006. Interviews will be held mid-September in New York City. The pay is $10/hour for a 35-hour week. There is also a part-time internship available (20 hrs/week). NO PHONE CALLS! To apply, send a cover letter, clips, resume, and references, to: [email preferred] Marc Vera, 3430 Culver Road, Rochester, NY 14622; marc_vera@ew.com ... that BRIDES magazine is looking for a fall intern for its travel editorial department, to start immediately. This internship is for credit only. Must be available at least 3 days each week. The intern will be responsible for assisting the travel editors with writing and proofreading, fact-checking, product requests for photo shoots, and administrative tasks. Meticulous attention to detail is a must. Our ideal intern can also write and communicate well, juggle multiple projects at once, and has prior experience at a magazine or newspaper. Candidates should send a cover letter and resume within the body of the e-mail to Lexi Dwyer, Travel Editor, at adwyer@brides.com. Make the subject line of your e-mail message "intern application." We recommend reviewing at least one issue of the magazine (with special attention to the Honeymoon section) before applying. Please only inquire regarding this particular internship. OK to mention Ed. ... that OK! Magazine is still looking for editorial interns for the fall semester. Last call! Among various (fun!) administrative and organizational duties, interns will be conducting research (LexisNexis proficiency required) for news and/or feature stories. Reporting opportunities abound! Applicants should be pop-culture savvy and have a way with words. The internship is September through December (exact dates are flexible) and applicants must be able to commit at least two days a week. Internships at OK! are unpaid, but a travel/lunch stipend and lasting, fond memories are provided. School credit is required for undergrads, but graduate students are encouraged to apply. Please send a resume and cover letter to Lindsey.Hunter@ok-magazine.com, and include "Internship" in the subject line. Please apply ASAP. ... that Ladies' Home Journal is still looking for an editorial intern for the fall semester. LHJ is the sixth largest magazine in America and reaches more than 14 million readers. Our ideal candidate has excellent writing and researching skills, previous journalism experience through internships or work on a college newspaper, and a strong interest in women's lifestyle and service magazines. This intern will have opportunities to learn about all aspects of the editorial process. Responsibilities will include researching story ideas, fact-checking, working on reader activism projects, assisting in both the beauty and fashion departments, and possible writing opportunities. Applicants must be at least 18, full-time college students, and able to get documented course credit for the internship. You must be able to work at least 15 hours a week for a minimum of 10 weeks. Send a cover letter and resume to Kimberly Papa, Assistant Editor, Ladies' Home Journal, 125 Park Avenue, 20th Floor, New York, NY 10017, or Kimberly.Papa@meredith.com. No phone calls please. OK to mention Ed. ... that the Fashion department of INTERVIEW magazine is still looking for bright and motivated students with a desire to explore the fashion editorial world. Interns work together with the Fashion Director, Fashion Market Director and the Fashion Assistant to help organize and put together the celebrity shoots, fashion, and beauty stories each month. Duties will include: maintaining the fashion closet, keeping careful track of incoming and outgoing samples, helping to send out the Editor-in-Chief's issues every month, attending and assisting on editorial photo shoots, and overall administrative duties. The internship is unique in that it allows the participants to get a general feel of an editorial office atmosphere while also letting the intern gain hands on photo shoot experience. All applicants should be well versed in pop culture, and have a substantial interest in the Fashion industry. Please note that this is an unpaid internship, but students will be able to receive credits. The program begins in the beginning of September and will end in the middle to the end of December. If interested please email Emily Finkbinder at efinkbinder@brantpub.com. We look forward to hearing from you! ... that Rodale is still seeking a bright, outgoing fall-semester intern for Little Brown Book (a Bloomingdale's fashion magazine) 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 on a wide variety of projects – 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)
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