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******* In the end, the 46 floors of the Hearst Tower were no match for outgoing Seventeen editor in chief Atoosa Rubenstein's ambition. Though she told WWD Tuesday, "I'm not leaving because I think I'm better than what I'm doing," anyone paying attention to Rubenstein's rise from 26-year-old founding editor of CosmoGIRL! to the head of Seventeen might guess she's come to see herself as the story. "Seventeen is a huge platform, but I can't have unfiltered dialogue with the reader," she said. Rubenstein's open cultivation of Hearst president Cathleen Black ??” grating on other editors with her cloying toasts to her boss at gatherings, taking Black's children to concerts, naming Black her hero on Rubenstein's MySpace blog ??” only went so far. Rumored bids for the top posts at Harper's Bazaar and Marie Claire were apparently unsuccessful (Rubenstein denied the latter and claimed to be uninterested in the former.) A rash of negative press around prominent staff departures and Rubenstein's alleged grandstanding led to the embarrassing report in The Post's Page Six that she had hired crisis manager Mike Sitrick (Rubenstein said Sitrick is a friend from whom she asked advice on deflecting the negative press). Rubenstein admitted to being unhappy in her post for some time. (Earlier this year, she reflected in a blog on her 2003 transition from CosmoGIRL!: "Seventeen really WAS a different crowd of girls. You didn't necessarily care about me the way my CosmoGIRL!s did...I felt lonely.") She said she's planning a consultancy on reaching teen audiences, will do speaking engagements and is working on a memoir/instructive book. (She hasn't found a literary agent yet but said she is "very close" to signing one.) And despite the underwhelming response to her MTV show "Miss Seventeen," Rubenstein has been spending more time in Los Angeles. STYLE WATCH: Time Inc. is expanding the In Style franchise even further, this time focusing on young fashionistas. In March, the fashion monthly is planning to debut "Project Y," a multiplatform brand extension that will include a quarterly magazine, Web site and mobile application for 16- to 20-year-olds. Like its parent, Project Y will still cover celebrities, fashion, style, beauty and parties, while the magazine will target an audience of 400,000 culled from In Style subscribers who fit the age demographic and distribute additional newsstand copies near college campuses and shopping centers. Four themed issues have been planned for March, June, September and November/December of next year. In Style managing editor Charla Lawhon is overseeing the title and has hired Hayley Hill, a former fashion director at Us Weekly, to contribute to the project in conjunction with the entire In Style editorial team. "For this audience, it's all about the ???scene,'" said Lawhon. MORE ONLINE
2. New York Post
THE revolving door is swinging once again at Kristin van Ogtrop's Real Simple. At least four key staffers are exiting for a variety of plum jobs outside the embattled Time Inc. fold. The foodies, apparently getting a whiff that something foul is in the air, are heading for the door first. Food Director Frances Boswell said she is quitting to return to school to become an acupuncturist. Renee Schettler, Boswell's No. 2 and the current food editor, is leaping into the arms of Martha Stewart. She's going to be the deputy editor of Martha Stewart Living, the flagship magazine. As the No. 3, she'll replace Debra Puchalla, who is moving over to Martha Stewart's food title, Everyday Food. MORE ONLINE
3. Adverstising Age
Atoosa Rubenstein, the woman who launched CosmoGirl!, is walking away from magazines to start her own web venture, consult and write a book. She talked to MediaWorks about her decision to leave Hearst's Seventeen magazine at the end of this year, how she plans to take her relationship with "her girls" to the next level and how print can keep its place in readers' lives. MediaWorks: How and why did you make the decision to quit? Atoosa Rubenstein: What's always been most important to me is my relationship with my girls. For me, it was really very much about that: I got my contract and then I had to have that same kind of honest dialogue with myself that I encourage my girls to have. I've been at Hearst since I graduated college and am so grateful for the opportunities here. But I've also built a really strong relationship with my girls. I want to have an unfiltered dialogue with them through books, digital, speaking engagements. I feel ready right now to take my audience to new and exciting places. They understand that just because I'm not at Seventeen doesn't mean I'm not in their lives. It sounds corny but it's just taking our relationship to a new level. MORE ONLINE
4. Market Watch
Sports Illustrated.com's executives are counting on the prestige of their 52-year-old magazine to trump the pizzazz of chief rival, ESPN.com. Si.com, a division of Time Inc., offers readers the same brand of excellent journalism that its big brother presents week after week. But on the Web, where gossip and entertainment mean a lot to impatient readers, quality journalism alone may not always be enough to attract big numbers of readers and thrill hard-to-please advertisers. And although Sports Illustrated may consistently be the best written magazine around, its Web site faces a host of obstacles that have nothing to do with producing great journalism. SI.com faces a triple-whammy: a limited portal hook-up (it has relationships with Yahoo and AOL); no television affiliation and a late-to-the-party fantasy sports connection. MORE ONLINE
************ Jobs ...that a national consumer magazine is looking for a talented editor with at least 5 years of experience to oversee a key section of a national consumer magazine. Must be a self-starter and creative thinker who can spearhead a thematic package from start to finish: develop story and art ideas, assign and edit stories. Affinity for numbers and ability to juggle many tasks are a plus. This 4-day-a-week position in New York City pays a non-negotiable $60,000. Please send your resume and a brief cover letter that includes your experience overseeing special projects for a consumer magazine to editorjob2006@yahoo.com. (OK to mention Ed, but we don't know what magazine it's for!) ...that Home Magazine, published by Hachette Filipacchi Media, is looking for a managing editor who will: Work w/small staff on 10 issues a year; Set editorial schedule (including art/manuscript deadlines & ship weeks); Traffic all stories though manuscript/layout, routing & closing stages; Lead weekly staff meetings & update issue lineups; Coordinate with ad & production departments on ad make-up; Manage budget by running & analyzing reports for past issues & maintaining estimates for in-progress & future issues; Possibly produce, write stories & scout locations; Top edit back-of-book resources section; Work w/web producer to determine online content for homemag.com. InDesign, InCopy, PeopleSoft & Excel experience preferred. Candidate must have previous magazine experience, be extremely detail-oriented & and self-motivated, possess strong organizational skills, be able to manage multiple tasks & thrive in a fast-paced environment. Great opportunity for an Assistant M.E. E-mail resume w/salary requirements to Sue Kakstys, skakstys@hfmus.com. No phone calls please. (OK to mention Ed) ...that LA.com is seeking a part-time freelance fact-checker. The successful candidate must be a Los Angeles resident looking for flexible but regular supplemental employment beginning immediately. After training with an editor in the LA.com office, the successful candidate will work from home. Required: flawless attention to detail, excellent grammar, the ability to self-manage and meet weekly deadlines, and the ability to interact with publicists and editors via telephone, email and instant messenger as needed. Previous fact-checking experience, knowledge of AP style and an insider's knowledge of Los Angeles are strongly preferred. This is an at-will freelance position paying $15 per hour, and requires approximately 15 to 25 hours per week. To apply, please email resume and cover letter to Lonny Pugh, Editor in Chief, at lpugh@la.com. This is an official Ed2010 posting. ...that ForbesTraveler.com is looking for a managing editor. Ideal candidate has (in descending order of importance): amazing organizational skills, experience managing an editorially focused dot-com, knowledge of the travel industry, strong writing and editing skills. Send resume to Deputy Editor Rich Beattie: RBeattie@forbes.net. (OK to mention Ed) Internships ...that Cookie is looking for a creative design intern with a strong work ethic for the spring semester. The position offers good experience and exposure to magazine design. We require a very capable, self-disciplined and proactive individual who has good knowledge of InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator. He or she will be assisting members of the art department with scanning, preproduction and layout design and attend all staff meetings and occasional photo shoots. Cookie is a fun, entertaining, and interesting environment to work in. It is not a paying position, and candidates must be able to receive SCHOOL CREDIT for their work. Possible candidates will please investigate eligibility prior to applying. Must be available to work at least 2-3 days per week. All cover letters and resumes can be emailed to nicolette_berthelot@condenast.com. (OK to mention Ed) ...that Good Housekeeping, which reaches 25 million readers each month, is currently looking for a few enthusiastic photo interns starting immediately and/or for spring semester. It is located at the Hearst Tower on 300 W. 57th Street, NY. The intern must BE ABLE TO RECEIVE COLLEGE CREDIT, be available at LEAST three full days (10am-6pm) a week, have a strong interest in Journalism/Photo/Art, and skills in Adobe Photoshop are preferred. Responsibilities include photo research, organizing materials for photo shoots, editing photos for major websites like MSN.com, messengering portfolios, taking notes at meetings, filling film and various administrative tasks. There will also be opportunities to go on photo shoots. It is an UNPAID INTERNSHIP and there is no stipend for travel costs. Interested candidates should email a resume and cover letter, to Jenn Chen at GHartfreelancer2@hearst.com. Subject should read PHOTO INTERNSHIP. (OK to mention Ed) ...that InStyle has an art intern position to fill right now. MUST BE A GRADUATE with STRONG Photoshop skills - able to work with images, scan film, etc. Knowledge of QuarkXPress and Illustrator is definitely a plus. Internship would start ASAP. This is a PAID position. All qualified applicants please e-mail resume and cover letter to art.intern@yahoo.com. (OK to mention Ed) ...that Teacher Magazine, an independent, national publication (and three-time National Magazine Award finalist) located in a suburb of Washington, D.C., is seeking a full-time editorial intern to start in January. The position pays $8/hour and involves lots of writing and research and very little grunt work. Send a resume, cover letter and 4-6 journalistic clips (include features if possible) to Denise Kersten Wills, dwills@epe.org. (OK to mention Ed) ...that Redbook is looking for one features intern who can devote two or three full days to the job. You must receive course credit for the internship as it's unpaid, but this is a great chance to see how magazines work. There's some grunt work and research involved, but there are also opportunities to write and pitch ideas for the right intern! You'd also be working with a slew of different editors on topics from entertainment to health. We're looking for someone smart and organized and with a great ability to follow through on projects. If that sounds like you, please email Rebecca Davis (redavis@hearst.com) with your resumes and cover letters. (OK to mention Ed) ...that Working Mother magazine has an excellent opportunity for a smart, stylish, organized and on-the-ball lifestyle intern. If you get your kicks finding the perfect sandal before anyone else does and have always wanted to work with fashion, beauty and lifestyle products, then this is for you. Duties include working closely with our fashion and lifestyle editors, calling in products (some children's products), scoping out new fashion accessories and beauty products, working with vendors, writing buyer's guide info, going to trade shows and helping set up photo shoots. Must have a pleasant phone manner, be comfortable with computers and able to work autonomously. Position starts in early January and runs through early May, depending upon your availability. Schedule is flexible, but we prefer 3-4 full days/week. Position is unpaid, but we'll make sure you get great experience! Please specify the position you are applying for in the subject line. Send resume and cover letter to: Susan Gerstenzang at susan.gerstenzang@workingmother.com. No calls please. (OK to mention Ed) ...that Working Mother is also looking for editorial interns. Do you picture yourself someday sweating over the perfect cover line? Does the idea of seeing your name in print make you get all warm and fuzzy? Or how about working with top-shelf, experienced editors who will actually take the time to train you and treat you like a human being? Duties will include working closely with editors, researching, sniffing out story leads, working on special projects and some administrative assistance. We're a small staff so you'll get the chance to really be part of the team. In this market it's all about experience and this is a great start. Must be a team player, comfortable with computers and able to work autonomously. Position starts in early January and runs through early May, depending upon your availability. Schedule is flexible, but we prefer 3-4 full days/week. Position is unpaid, but we'll make sure you get great experience! Please specify the position you are applying for in the subject line. Send resume, cover letter, and 2-3 clips to: Susan Gerstenzang, susan.gerstenzang@workingmother.com. No calls please. (OK to mention Ed) ...that DC Magazine, a city luxury lifestyle magazine with a 50,000+ circulation, is looking for spring interns. The magazine covers fashion, beauty, home design, dining, nightlife and the arts. Duties primarily include fact-checking, research, coordinating calendar listings, generating story ideas, party coverage and short front-of-book reporting assignments. Interns are expected to work at least 15 hours a week. Internship is UNPAID, but the experience more than makes up for that. The office is in downtown Washington, at 15th and K Streets, NW. Please contact Rebecca Heslin at rheslin@modernluxury.com with cover letter, resume and any clips. (OK to mention Ed)
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