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******* SOME magazine people are happy - even in these troubled times. Terry McDonell, the managing editor of Sports Illustrated, is about to get a bump up in title and prestige inside Time Inc., sources tell Media Ink. When the new promotion is unveiled, McDonell will be called editor of the Sports Illustrated Group, a brand-new post. The promotion is somewhat akin to the trail blazed by Martha Nelson, who last year was moved from managing editor of People to editor of the People Group. (Traditionally, there is one editor-in-chief at Time Inc. and the individual mags call their head managing editor.) MORE ONLINE
2. WWD
ANALYZE THIS: Speculation is swirling that Time Inc. is prepping to lay off more employees by the end of the year. But while the company denies cuts are imminent, there could be one reason staffers should be wary: Consulting firm McKinsey & Co. is, as one source close to the company described, "swarming" the Time Inc. offices to evaluate the troubled publishing division. Time Inc. confirmed the two are working together. While publishers employing consultants isn't unusual (even at WWD parent Cond?© Nast), the McKinsey/Time relationship is notable ??” the troubled company is under pressure to boost profits and, as one media observer explained, McKinsey is "infamous in the industry for swinging the axe." DIVIDING LINES: Vanity Fair has finally sorted out any confusion over its fashion department. The solution? It's given Elizabeth Saltzman a new title. Saltzman, fashion and style director at large at Vanity Fair since April and fashion director since 1995, is taking on the newly created position of international social editor. She will oversee the magazine's social coverage and also report on a wider variety of areas, including architecture, design and the arts, as well as fashion. Michael Roberts remains fashion and style director, having joined Vanity Fair in April from The New Yorker. MORE ONLINE
3. Media Week
As they struggle to stay relevant to readers and advertisers, magazines have spun off Web sites, podcasts, books, events and other media properties. Having gone beyond the printed page, many magazine companies now face the question: How do they extend the magazine while staying true to its image? For several titles, the answer has been to appoint a brand steward. In some cases, it happens on the editorial side. At Cond?© Nast??™s Glamour, editor in chief Cindi Leive last year relieved managing editor Susan Goodall of some day-to-day duties so she could focus on managing the magazine??™s online, podcast, video, book and other extensions, in part to ensure they reflect the brand??™s image. Liz Vaccariello, chief editor of Rodale??™s Prevention, earlier this year created a new position of brand editor to develop and manage the magazine??™s extensions across all media. Elsewhere, the response has come from the business side. Hearst??™s Redbook publisher Mary Morgan in June hired Robyn Mait Levine as brand development director, a new position, to translate the magazine into other media. Morgan said she sought to pattern the position after the brand manager function well-established at many packaged-goods companies. ???Most all of the [magazine marketing departments] are still somewhat beholden to the advertising model,??? Morgan said. ???The majority of their assignment is about how to support those advertising dollars. What we wanted to create was a position that was never beholden to one side of the floor.??? MORE ONLINE
4. Press Gazette
Lads' mags, which did so well when they were first launched in the US, are now experiencing tough times. At Maxim, Stuff and FHM, ad pages have dropped markedly this year, and so has revenue. The latest figures from the Publishers' Information Bureau confirm the trend, although Maxim ??” according to Media Daily News ??” is struggling hard to counter the downward trend it is turning out to be a tough battle. In August, for example, ad pages in Maxim were down almost 16 per cent compared to the same month a year ago. Income was down more than 10 per cent. Poor newsstand sales are to blame. Compared with a year ago, single-copy sales in the first six months of this year were down over 14 per cent. MORE ONLINE
5. DM News
Magazine publisher Stack has created its own version of MySpace meets YouTube with MyStack, an interactive Web site specifically for high school athletes. MyStack allows participants to have access to sports highlights and gain an inside track on their opponents. Users can create searchable profiles of their interests, sports awards, athletic goals and colleges they hope to attend. They can also upload videos of their high school highlights and games. MORE ONLINE
************ ... that Kitchens.com (located in downtown Chicago) is looking for an assistant editor. If you're a talented writer who can't stand purple prose, loves the Web, appreciates quirky co-workers and wants to help create multimedia online content seen by millions, Kitchens.com could be the place for you. We are looking for a full-time assistant editor to write copy for both Kitchens.com and our design clients' Web sites. The ideal candidate can write tight, bright copy; organize information into logical, user-friendly content channels; build rapport with clients; identify and interview sources; and not only generate ideas but follow through on them. This is the perfect position for someone who wants real responsibility and the chance to be involved in almost every aspect of an online media company. Knowledge of kitchen/bath/home improvement industry and/or search engine optimization a plus but not mandatory. The opportunity for professional growth is enormous in this close-knit, fun, high-energy environment. Primary Responsibilities: Interviewing Web design clients and writing copy for their sites; Researching and writing bimonthly New Product News section; Coordinating and writing monthly consumer e-newsletter; Researching and writing Featured Kitchen stories; Additional content creation for Kitchens.com. Possibility for blogging, podcasting and videos. Requirements: Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications or related field; At least 1 year professional experience; Knowledge of AP and/or Chicago style; Proficient with PCs and Microsoft Office; Knowledge of FrontPage, podcasting, Internet video a plus. Interested candidates should forward resume and writing samples (PDFs or links) via e-mail to jobs@kitchens.com (Official Ed2010 posting) ... that Parenting is looking for a senior associate copy editor. Position reports to the assistant managing editor. Responsibilities include copy editing/proofreading manuscripts, page proofs, and bluelines; updating issue lineups; copy trafficking. Reasonable hours; busy but pleasant working environment. Candidates should have strong command of grammar and copy-editing style, excellent organizational skills, and ability to work independently and to prioritize and handle several tasks simultaneously. Attention to detail is essential. Minimum of five years' experience at a national magazine required. Contact is Sophia Fregosi at sophia_fregosi@timeinc.com. (OK to mention Ed.) ... that cosmetics industry trade publication The Rose Sheet is looking for a managing editor with business trade pub/news writing and editing experience to run a small team publishing a weekly journal. The Rose Sheet is located in the Washington, D.C. metro area. Coverage areas include sales & earnings, regulatory developments (FDA), and industry product launches and marketing. Send resume, cover letter, relevant clips to c.walker@elsevier.com ... that More is looking for an editorial assistant. Duties include: administrative assistance for the executive and managing editors; maintain contracts files; keep inventory and assignment lists up to date; do editorial financial reports and analysis; handle rights requests. Experience: 1-2 years. Specific Knowledge: Computer literacy in Word; Excel. InDesign also desirable. To apply for this position, please send resume to: NYHR@meredith.com (Do NOT mention Ed) ... that THIS is the correct info for the USA Weekend job: USA WEEKEND Magazine, based in McLean, Va., distributed in 600 newspapers nationwide each weekend, is looking for an associate editor to conceive, assign, edit and write stories, as well as manage editorial projects. Candidate must have a minimum of three years editorial experience with a strong clip file and demonstrated reporting experience in broad range of general interest topics. Familiarity with fact-finding resources (Internet and others). Knowledge of Quark desirable. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment as well as independently. Magazine experience a plus. Send cover letter, resume & salary requirements to: USA WEEKEND Magazine Human Resources Department, ATTN: Associate editor position, 7950 Jones Branch Drive, 2nd Floor McLean, VA 22107, or e-mail: hrdept@usaweekend.com (Subject line: Associate editor position) AX (703) 854-2124 Internships ... that Self magazine is now hiring for Spring fashion closet interns. This is a great opportunity for those interested in fashion editing to gain experience at a national women's lifestyle magazine. Tasks include: Checking in and returning all samples that come in and out of the closet, setting up for shoots, assisting the editors with various duties, etc. Must be in college or a recent college grad who has an interest in fashion and can commit to this internship. This is an unpaid internship, but college credit is available. Hours are 9:15 - 6:15pm. Must be available 2-3 days a week. Only enthusiastic, responsible and trustworthy applicants will be considered. Please e-mail all resumes to Meena Roell at Meena_roell@condenast.com. No phone calls please. (OK to mention Ed) ... that they’re looking for a Photo Department intern at Jane. Duties include: organizing/tracking all art, returning portfolios, art and tearsheets to photographers, assisting with shoot production (researching studios, locations, and props) and photo research on stock photography sites. This position is a great way to learn about many aspects of the photo industry from the perspective of a magazine. The photo intern is an integral position in our department, so we are looking for someone with an interest in photography but also super-resourceful and responsible. A basic knowledge of Photoshop is a must. We still have an opening for a fall intern, and are beginning to look for Spring as well. Please e-mail your cover letter and resume to me at ashley_macknica@condenast.com.
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