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Who: Ed2010 Minneapolis What: Happy Hour Extravaganza When: Wednesday, September 13 @ 5:30~8ish Where: The Local, 931 Nicollet Mall, 612-904-1000, the-local.com Why: It's been a long summer-Ed misses you! How: However you want, but here's some parking info for those of you not coming by skyway or sidewalk: Closest Parking: Downtown Auto Park on LaSalle between 9th&10th streets or on 9th Street between Nicollet Mall and 2nd Ave. but you can park in any lot marked with the green “Do the Town” sign and bring in your ticket to be validated. Also, the meters for street parking stop running at 6 p.m. So come on down, grab a drink and mingle with your fellow Edsters. Happy hour specials only run until 6:00, so get there early for $4 pints and 5 burgers for $5. Otherwise there's an all-night special, the Big Ginger (a Jameson and Ginger Ale cocktail) for $5.
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1. WWD
The property is said to be a large corporate initiative that would involve both the Cond?Net and Cond? Nast camps. The content would reflect what could be described as the essence of Cond? Nast magazines Glamour, Allure, Self and Jane, but would be a standalone entity with original content. The entity could be another division in the same vein as Portfolio, which is housed within the Cond? Nast Business Group, but there would not be a heavier focus on one medium over another. One source said the idea could be greenlighted in as soon as a month, but others believe it still is in its infancy and far from finalized. MORE ONLINE GOOD SHOPPING: The premiere issue of Good magazine ("for people that give a damn") is getting extra play this week in the windows of Santa Monica's Fred Segal Flair, a boutique perhaps known more for conspicuous rather than conscious consumption-the latter being one of Good's tag lines. Against a near-wallpapering of the issue cover on the store's walls, mannequins take a supreme interest in the words of contributors such as The New Yorker's James Surowiecki and Columbia superprof/Bono buddy Jeffrey Sachs. The floor is littered with subscription inserts. Founded and bankrolled by 26-year-old Ben Goldhirsh (the son of the founder of Fast Company and Inc.), Good's first issue caught the eye of Fred Segal Flair owner Jeannine Braden, who offered the magazine her windows for the first half of September. "I'm treating the magazine like I would a clothing trend," she said. "I want to be the first to get them out there." MORE ONLINE ALL OVER ...: As if designers didn't have enough on their plate with their shows looming, a blitz of magazine parties Wednesday night obliged them to make a revolving door of appearances. Familiar faces recurred, among them Diane von Furstenberg, Behnaz Sarafpour, Tory Burch, Francisco Costa, Cynthia Rowley and Lela Rose. At the Glamour party in the West Village, co-host Michael Kors was upbeat. "For a week, I won't realize I'm tired," he said. "I just don't get any designer that complains about this week." ALL OVER ...: As if designers didn't have enough on their plate with their shows looming, a blitz of magazine parties Wednesday night obliged them to make a revolving door of appearances. Familiar faces recurred, among them Diane von Furstenberg, Behnaz Sarafpour, Tory Burch, Francisco Costa, Cynthia Rowley and Lela Rose. At the Glamour party in the West Village, co-host Michael Kors was upbeat. "For a week, I won't realize I'm tired," he said. "I just don't get any designer that complains about this week." Glamour publisher Bill Wackermann had other concerns: slipping out of the party, which celebrated his magazine's "Big Book of Dos & Don'ts," he joked that he needed to get away from all the 6-foot-tall women towering over him. MORE ONLINE
2. NY Post
People magazine took the high road when it had a chance to get pilfered copies of pictures of Tom Cruise, Katie Holmes and baby Suri that are now running exclusively in the October issue of Vanity Fair. VF Editor-in-Chief Graydon Carter had been so worried about leaks, there were reports that he had hired security guards at printing plants and at distribution points. People had gone into a tizzy several months after it found photos of the Brad Pitt-Angelina Jolie baby appearing on Web sites in advance of newsstand copies. People had reportedly paid $1.4 million for the Brangelina baby photos, declined to comment on its latest role as a corporate good citizen against a Cond? Nast title that would normally be a key rival for celebrity news. MORE ONLINE
3. BusinessWeek
One danger in thinking about media too much is reducing everything to The Game. And, to oversimplify what the late Atlantic Monthly editor and essayist Michael Kelly said, The Game is simply one of burnishing your own image by getting good press. Of scandals weathered wisely; of years feeding the ever-hungry journalistic pack and escaping with all fingers intact. When The Game is taken to its extreme by those who work in media and in media-savvy industries like entertainment and politics, good performances at the above equal virtue. I regret to say that this column is about all of these things. And Angelina Jolie. Actress, U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees Goodwill Ambassador since 2001, adoptive and birth mother, and philanthropist, she's the all-purpose action figure of today's celebrity-industrial complex. Her skills at The Game astonish its harshest judges -- the hardened vets of celebrity media. "She really is the new paradigm of how to use your celebrity in ways that benefit everyone involved," says Larry Hackett, People's top editor. Not least of which is herself. It would be churlish to imply that Jolie's extensive charity work is motivated by anything other than sincerity, but it's a crucial element of her increasing celebrity currency and transformation from blood-obsessed tattooed goth to post-punk Mother Teresa. Also, her boyfriend is Brad Pitt. THE TOP FIVE CELEBRITY magazines sell a combined 5 million copies on newsstands each week, and each week requires fresh meat. Celebrity media circa 2006 call for more than just glammed-up or dressed-down images. Like any good reality show, they require story lines and character arcs. They need drama and a steady stream of fresh episodes. MORE ONLINE
4. AdAge
Magazines from Vanity Fair to Flaunt to Wired have all published special "green" issues designed to raise awareness and bring attention to rising concern over global warming and climate control. But none went as far as The Economist to directly address the impact their own publications have on the environment. 'Journalistically interesting' Emma Duncan, deputy editor for the London-based newsweekly, wanted to do something unique for the magazine's 16-page green section, on newsstands tomorrow. So she arranged for the spread to be carbon-neutralized through the Carbon Neutral Co. in London. "I thought it would be the journalistically interesting thing to do," Ms. Duncan said. The eco-friendly process -- which entailed calculating all the carbon dioxide burned from all the traveling, production, printing and distribution of the issue so Carbon Neutral could trap the equivalent amount of carbon dioxide (118 tons) in a U.S. mine as a way of neutralizing the emissions created by producing the magazine -- cost about $1,200. MORE ONLINE
5. Jossip
You know Kitson as the L.A. boutique that both counts Nicky Hilton as both a supplier and a customer. The shop gets regular shout outs from the likes of Lindsay, Nicole, Jessica, and Paris, sealing its cultural relevance. You also know Kitson as store owned by Fraser Ross, who decided to capitalize on all the celebrity foot traffic and jump into the paparazzi business with Sunset Photo and News LLC - flanked by Jill Ishkanian, the former Us Weekly staffer now at the center of a federal investigation looking into whether she hacked her former employer's computers. So, as you can tell, there's already bad blood between Kitson and the Wenner Media tabloid. And, as of yesterday, there's even more: Kitson filed a lawsuit against the gossip rag, alleging Janice Min & Co. violated written and oral agreements not to badmouth each other. And look at that - we've exclusively got the court documents. Back in February, the bad blood between Kitson and Us - stemming from Ross hosting a book party west coast editor Ken Baker, who supposedly didn't give enough in return - was settled with a $13,620 payment and a signed agreement between Ross and Us that the neither side was "to make, or knowingly cause to be made any statement or communication written or oral with the intention of (a) disparaging or otherwise impugnin the business or management of any of the Paries ... (b) damaging the personal or business reputation of any of the parties ... or (c) interfering with, impairing or disrupting the normal business operations of any of the Parties." MORE ONLINE
************ ... that Seattle Metropolitan magazine seeks a part time fact checker to work in our editorial department. Duties primarily include fact-checking written material to ensure accuracy, by using appropriate resources such as telephone, Internet, and reference books, and assisting editors with story research. Familiarity with research processes, fantastic written and verbal skills, and the ability to work accurately and efficiently under deadline pressure a must. Former fact-checking experience a must. Successful candidates will be detail-oriented, responsible, well-read, flexible, curious and naturally clever with words. To apply, send a cover letter, resume, at least three references, and three writing samples to: rboll@seattlemet.com, Rachel Boll, Research Editor. NO PHONE CALLS (Official Ed2010 posting) ... that Shecky's is looking for talented LA beauty writers (must be able to write 5-10 reviews a week). To apply, please submit a short, detailed but witty mock review of your favorite spa, salon, or fitness place (NO ATTACHMENTS) via e-mail to bri@sheckys.com. Please put "LA Beauty Writer" in the subject line. (OK to mention Ed) ... that Home magazine and Woman's Day SIPs have an immediate opening for a part-time (3-4 days a week) freelance assistant for their photo department. This position will assist the photo editors of both magazines. Duties include: Assist with billing and other administrative duties; Help organize film; Keep digital files organized; Return film to photographers; Call in and return portfolios. Skills: Candidates with an interest in and photography and a background in related administrative skills are preferred; Good phone and organizational skills are required; Mac proficiency is preferred. Home Magazine is a leader in shelter publications. Woman's Day Specials publishes 30+ specialty titles a year in the shelter, decorating, craft, food, holiday & gardening categories. Please send a brief cover letter and resume to Matthew Levinson at mlevinson@hfmus.com or Kitt Harris at kharris@hfmus.com. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. (Don't mention Ed) ... that the Greenwich Citizen, a weekly newspaper in Greenwich, CT is looking for a sports editor to start ASAP. Job responsibilities include covering four high schools in addition to other sports related issues. The sports editor is also responsible for layout and design of the section. A great opportunity for a sports writer looking to gain experience. The ideal candidate must know Quark, be organized, handle multiple assignments and be a hard worker. E-mail cover letter, resume and clips to Don Harrison at dharrison@bcnnew.com. Writing samples can also be faxed to (203) 422- 5242. No phone calls please. Do not mention Ed. ... that Allure is looking for someone experienced in using Interwoven TeamSite, a Web-based content management system, to enter articles for their Web site, for a full-time freelance job for one month. The freelancer will get the experience of working with the editorial staff on the site. Those interested should e-mail a cover letter and resume outlining their work using TeamSite or similar CMS tools to fiona_gibb@allure.com. EXPERIENCED applicants only, please. Do NOT mention Ed! ... that the Independent Weekly (in Durham, NC) is seeking a full-time arts and entertainment editor. A degree in journalism and/or equivalent experience editing and writing for newspapers, magazines or altweeklies is required. Also essential is knowledge of the Triangle arts scene and an appreciation of the ways artists are having a powerful influence on the region. The A&E editor oversees coverage of visual art, books, film, media, fashion, dance and theater, creating a section that is at the vanguard of the Triangle's art scene. Duties include planning, assigning and editing all arts and entertainment (but not music) stories, working with freelancers, producing special issues, and keeping an eye out for news in the arts world. Organizational skills and an ability to enforce deadlines are essential, along with thinking as creatively as the artists we cover about the best ways to tell their stories. Interested parties should send a cover letter, resume and three published clips to: Jennifer Strom, Managing Editor, Independent Weekly, PO Box 2690, Durham, NC 27715 or jstrom@indyweek.com. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. (Best not to mention Ed) ... that The Burlington Magazine (located in London, England) is looking for an administrator/assistant to the managing director. Applicants should have at least two years' office experience with strong administrative and secretarial skills, be a good communicator, enthusiastic, highly organized, numerate, meticulous, literate, preferably with an interest in art history; proof reading, editing skills and experience of magazine publishing would be a significant advantage. Computer literacy is essential (Mac): Microsoft Word, Excel, QuarkXpress. Salary negotiable, depending on age and experience. Please apply in writing with CV/ Resume, stating salary requirements to:, LIZ BARRETT, THE BURLINGTON MAGAZINE, 14-16 Duke's Road, London, WC1H 9SZ, UK or barrett@burlington.org.uk (Do not mention Ed) Internships ... that Giant, the bi-monthly men's entertainment magazine, is looking for research interns ASAP. Interns will go through basic fact checking training and will assist with researching front of book material and reviews. When the magazine is not closing, research interns will provide general support to the editorial team. Research experience a plus, school credit possible. Please send resumes and a brief cover letter to julia.albu@giantmag.com. OK to mention Ed ... that The Nest is looking for an online intern 2 or 3 days a week. Candidates should not be looking for college credit (there will be a small stipend instead), and must have writing experience (and clips). HTML knowledge is a plus. Job responsibilities include: working with public relations agencies and book publishers, writing articles, interviewing sources, uploading content online. Must have high energy and enthusiasm. Email resumes along with writing clips to Katie@TheNest.com ... that Redbook is accepting internship applications for the Fall 2006 semester to work on our Win it! sweepstake page. We're looking for a college junior or senior, or a graduate student who is organized, independent, and eager to learn. We need someone who can handle multiple tasks simultaneously and follow them through to completion. Meticulous attention to detail is also critical. Ideally, the student will be available two to three full days per week (from 10 a.m.-6 p.m.) and must receive college credit for the internship. Interested and qualified candidates should e-mail a cover letter and resume (within the body of the e-mail) to Lindsey Palmer at lpalmer@hearst.com by Wednesday, September 13. ... that American Media Inc. is still hiring interns for the Fall semester for all magazines. These are unpaid internships. We're looking to hire interns that can start immediately. Please send a resume and a cover letter with the magazine you are interested in interning at and department to: myresumenyc@amilink.com.
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