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Des Moines Goes Hollywood
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Love to gossip about celebrities and read the weekly magazines that provide all the latest Hollywood news? Join the Des Moines ED2010 chapter for a discussion about those weekly celebrity magazines. Stop by Mars Cafe at 6 pm on December 4th.

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News
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1. WWD
Memo Pad
By Irin Carmon, Stephanie D. Smith, Miles Socha, and Samantha Conti
November 27, 2006
http://www.wwd.com/issue/article/110845

CROWDING THE FIELD: Cond? Nast’s upcoming launch of a business magazine, Portfolio, in a crowded, dog-eat-dog field, may have surprised some, but the new magazine is not the only one seeking to reinvent the genre. James K. Glassman, who has been a financial columnist for The Washington Post and other publications, and who was the publisher of The Atlantic Monthly and The New Republic in the Eighties, has relaunched the public affairs journal of the American Enterprise Institute as The American, a glossy bimonthly with a ambitious approach to business, economics and culture. Even as business magazines trumpet their impending Internet relevance, Glassman writes in his editor’s letter that his new magazine will hark back to Henry Luce’s midcentury Fortune.

SIMPLY DONE: Real Simple has two more openings. Photo editor Naomi Nista, who has been on maternity leave, will not return to her position at the magazine, and senior photo editor Susan McClennan Phear will move on in December to Vanity Fair. Three editors have left the Time Inc. magazine since the beginning of November. Home director Michael Cannell, who joined from the New York Times House and Home section, left three weeks ago; food director Frances Boswell quit to become an acupuncturist and food editor Renee Schettler left last week to join Martha Stewart Living as deputy editor. And features editor Riza Cruz will leave the magazine Dec. 1 to become senior editor at Vogue. Real Simple will publish its first January issue in 2007, bringing the number of annual issues to 12. It also publishes Real Simple Family and Real Simple Travel specials.

LONG ON JOHN: Anyone who has seen John Galliano stroll out at the end of a fashion show, his bare chest glistening with oil, knows he is no shrinking violet. Further proof — just shy of the Full Monty — can be witnessed in the December issue of French Vogue the designer guest-edited, which hits French newsstands this week. The 312-page issue has multiple covers featuring Drew Barrymore with Galliano in silhouette. Inside, the designer can be spotted at least 75 more times, including two nudes, his essentials covered with a narrow swath of silk or via sly computer manipulation of a Nick Knight photo. Asked in one Q&A which part of his body is his favorite, Galliano replies: “My torso, which has been sculpted with exercise, and my warrior arms to defend myself.” In one photo spread, model Sasha Pivovarova masquerades as the designer, wielding huge scissors in the Christian Dior atelier, or jogging beside the Seine trailed by bodyguards.

MONOCLE’S EDITOR: Monocle, the magazine to be launched early next year by Wallpaper founder Tyler Br?l?, has an editor. Andrew Tuck, former executive features editor at Britain’s Independent on Sunday newspaper, joins Monocle’s creative director Richard Spencer Powell this month, and will report to Br?l?. The magazine will feature a mix of global affairs, culture and fashion. “There really is a gap in the market for this magazine, and Tyler’s aspirations for it are incredible,” said a nonobjective Tuck. The 10-times-a-year magazine, with a $10 cover price, is set to launch with the March issue in mid-February. Monocle is expected to unveil its remaining editorial staff later any day.

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THE reality show, "One Park Avenue," that was to be based on the comings and goings of Bonnie Fuller and her minions on Star magazine has been put on indefinite hold.

Star Price, an Emmy winning Los Angeles-based producer who had done some of the early work on ABC's "Extreme Makeover Home Edition," was in the offices of American Media over the summer doing pre-production work. His team had cameras rolling as they scouted the young talent and captured some of the office banter.

The program's real focus is going to be on the young singles who work at the magazine covering celebrities for Fuller, while at the same time trying to carve out a little time for a personal life.

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When Hearst moved into the redesigned Norman Foster-headquarters tower earlier this year, Cosmopolitan was given the 38th floor, the highest floor of any individual magazine.

It was a tribute to its long-term status as the most profitable magazine in the empire founded by 20th century media baron William Randolph Hearst.

Now, some sources are buzzing that that the magazine has been a soft sell on the newsstand in the second half of 2006.

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3. Slate
It Ain’t Easy Being Green: ARE GREEN MAGAZINE COVERS REALLY "DEATH ON NEWSSTANDS"?
By Julia Turner
November 22, 2006
http://www.slate.com/id/2153949/?nav=tap3

At first glance, there's nothing unusual about the January 2006 cover of Harper's Bazaar. It showcases a famous woman looking pretty, pledges to reveal the "Season's Must-Haves," and trumpets a big, meaningless number (635, the quantity of "New Looks" purportedly dished up within). To the untrained eye, the cover appears elegant but tame.

To the editors of women's magazines, however, it is a cold glass of water thrown in the face of convention. Why? Because it's green. And—as the New York Times noted last month when the issue won an American Society of Magazine Editors award for "Best Celebrity Cover" of the year—the color green "has traditionally been considered poison on the newsstand."

This belief may sound cockamamie, but it's pervasive and often firmly held, especially at women's magazines. Cindi Leive, now the editor in chief of Glamour, remembers getting into "an almost physical fight" at Self over a cover that pictured Stephanie Seymour in a dark green sweater. "I liked the cover," Leive recalled. "But my art director … not only was she screaming, she was screaming in a thick and impassioned Finnish accent and telling me that dark green was the color of death … in Scandinavian mythology, but also on the newsstand." The end result? Seymour appeared on the cover in a creamy white fisherman's sweater.

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To compile a timeline of YouTube's journey, GQ spoke with more than twenty-five people, including founders Steve Chen and Chad Hurley, as well as those who think the pair are thieves, those who are dying to do business with them, and those who are using the site in ways its creators never imagined and the corporate media can't wholly grasp.

http://men.style.com/gq/features/full?id=content_5137

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The American Society of Magazine Editors has expanded its National Magazine Awards, effective with the 2006 calendar-year awards, to reflect the growing influence of online media. Interactive awards, which had been limited to the general excellence category, will be extended to service and feature. The categories of essays, columns and commentary, and reviews and criticism will now accept entries from online magazines and content created for online editions.

The changes are the latest evolution for the magazine awards, which have changed over the years by adding awards for service and photo entries.

“ASME wanted to make a statement that what editors do online has real editorial impact and can produce great journalism online as well as in print,” said Cindi Leive, president of ASME and editor in chief of Glamour.

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Whisper Jobs
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Ed hears ...

...that Private Equity Real Estate, a New York-based monthly magazine, is looking for an entry-level reporter to cover the global private equity real estate market. Unlike many trade publications, the magazine places a premium on design, entertaining content, hard news and quality writing. The reporter will write daily news stories for the website as well as feature-length articles and profiles for the magazine. While an understanding of finance and real estate is a plus, it is not a requirement. However, candidates should demonstrate strong writing skills, a keen interest in financial journalism, ambition and professionalism. Competitive salary and collegial working environment. Please send resume and a cover letter to Paul Fruchbom at paul.f@us.investoraccess.com. (OK to mention Ed)

...that V!VA Publishing Network is looking for a flexible web-savvy travel writer in its sunny Quito, Ecuador office starting at the beginning of January 2007. The position will involve helping to write and produce guidebooks for a new series and keeping the website up to date. Experience of working in a web-based content-management environment helpful, and some experience of web design useful. Desktop publishing skills, especially InDesign, an advantage, as is significant travel experience, particularly in Latin America. Must be able to write and speak at an intermediate Spanish level. Time commitment of one year preferred. Send your resume, cover letter and short writing sample to paula@vivatravelguides.com. (OK to mention Ed)

...that Reader's Digest Association (RDA) is looking to hire someone in their photo department. This person will do photo research, traffic portfolios and film, help with overall photo department administration, answer rights and reproduction requests, update rights lists, provide copies of contracts to web and other departments when needed, prepare comp copy lists and send issues, prepare photo contracts, organize and follow-up on model releases, download and organize digital photography to server, prepare props for photo shoots, make travel arrangements, make catering arrangements, organize prop room, research studio locations, photocopy portfolio samples, administer space rates for each issue, and shop for food and other props when needed and deliver to set. Qualifications: College degree (photography, fine art or media studies preferred), strong interest in publishing and photography, proficient with Macs and Filemaker Pro, Excel, Word, Lotus Notes, Photoshop, and InDesign, accurate typing and attention to detail with administrative and other tasks, team player who is willing and interested in collaborative work, good communication skills and telephone manner. Preference given to candidates with experience working with or creating databases and comfortable with taking on projects and working independently. To apply, please visit our website at: www.rd.com/careers. Requisition number 2683BR.

...that Charlotte Magazine is currently looking for stylists to help with the lifestyle section of the magazine as well as to help with Charlotte mag's new home & garden pub debuting in 2007. All interested should send resumes and clips to blake.miller@charlottemagazine.com. (OK to mention Ed)

Internships

...that URB Magazine [www.urb.com] located in W. Los Angeles is looking for a photo/style intern who is genuinely interested in working in fashion, photography, and music . We are looking for bright, energetic, self-motivators with previous internship experience in a related field. Must be available at least two days/week, and able to receive school credit. This position requires a commitment to working two days a week . The position is unpaid. The job involves helping the photo/style editor and production assistant with daily duties like research, managing the fashion closet, tracking incoming and outgoing samples, requesting samples for stories, sending tear sheets to photographers, scanning images, assisting on photo shoots when needed, data entry, fact checking, etc. Must have the the ability to work under tight deadlines. Some knowledge of photoshop is helpful but not required. Please send your resume to leila@urb.com. No calls please.

...that V!VA Publishing Network is looking for a web-savvy editorial intern in its sunny Quito, Ecuador office starting at the beginning of January 2007. Position is heavy on research, fact-checking and includes some writing for new guidebook series. Experience with desktop publishing programs, especially Indesign an advantage. Some website maintenance will be required, for which training will be provided. Must be able to write and speak at an intermediate Spanish level. This internship is paid, provided there is a time commitment of 6 months. University credit is available. Send your resume, cover letter and short writing sample to paula@vivatravelguides.com. (OK to mention Ed)

...that Tango, a startup magazine about love and relationships, is looking for a full-time (with flexibility) editorial intern for 8 weeks. Our content is smart, candid, and thoughtful (think "Sex and the City" meets Oprah magazine), and has been featured across many media outlets, including CNN, Women's Wear Daily, NPR, The Los Angeles Times, Fox News, and The Today Show. Intern will assist at shoots, fact-check, help market editor, and create original content for www.tangomag.com and Tango's e-newsletter, Tango Tease. Prior magazine experience--especially fact-checking skills--strongly preferred. We are a small magazine, so be prepared for some hands-on experience! Email jobs@tangomag.com with cover letter and resume. Please put "Editorial Internship" in subject line. There is a small stipend for this internship.

...that Cosmopolitan magazine is still looking to hire spring interns for the fashion accessories department. Internships are for school CREDIT ONLY. Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: managing accessory requests and returns, assembling fashion boards, organizing designer samples in the closet, picking up samples within the city, organizing accessories for shoots, as well as occasional administrative tasks. All candidates must: be able to commit TWO to THREE full days per week, be eligible to receive school credit, and have a positive attitude. This is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable initial fashion editorial experience and we will only interview candidates who match these criteria. Please send cover letter (including your availability) and resume to Jessica Lee at jlee@hearst.com. No phone calls. Please note that this internship is for the fashion department, and no writing is involved. (OK to mention Ed)

...that CoolHunting.com, an online daily update covering ideas and products in the intersection of art, design, culture and technology, is seeking a smart, motivated editorial intern who has strong writing, research and organizational skills. Editorial duties include researching, fact checking, developing, proofreading and writing stories, light administrative work and some PR. Also, the intern will be responsible for sourcing, calling in and tracking products and samples and communicating with reps. This person will work primarily with the managing editor, but will also assist two other editors as needed. We're looking for someone who feels as comfortable liaising with designers as they do writing under daily deadlines and who is eager to take on and own new projects. Our dynamic (and fun) work environment offers a wide range of opportunities where the right person will thrive and gain invaluable experience. Qualifications: High level verbal/written skills, great sense of personal style and a love and enthusiasm for art, design, fashion, food or music, independent work ethos, attentive to detail and able to prioritize multiple projects, skilled online researcher (advanced web knowledge a plus), and fluent with a Mac platform and common software such as photoshop, college degree or enrollment in appropriate field. Experience in publishing and/or online media preferred but not necessary. The ideal candidate will be able to commit to at least two days weekly. Recent college grads are more than welcome. A daily stipend is available. Please send resumes with cover letter to Ami Kealoha at ami@coolhunting.com. *This is an official Ed2010 posting*

...that KGB Bar Lit (www.kgbbarlit.com) is still looking for a part-time graphic design intern to help editors with general image tasks and design input. Photoshop knowledge and knowledge of streaming online video necessary. KGB Bar Lit, part of the legendary KGB BAR in the East Village, is a quarterly arts + literary journal featuring the work of new and established writers and artists. Internship is unpaid but intern will get free drinks at the bar during reading events! School credit & recommendations can be given. Please send a resume and cover letter to Suzanne Dottino at suzanne@kgbbar.com.

...that SirensMag.com, a new alternative online magazine for women, seeks a photo/design intern. The intern should be a current student or recent college graduate with thorough knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator and other design software. Responsibilities include assisting in weekly production of website through cropping photos, designing illustrations and possibly photography. This position is unpaid, but requires only a few hours a week and offers a great opportunity for portfolio clips and professional recommendations. Email us and tell us why you're interested, what experience you've got and anything else we should know about you: editor@sirensmag.com.

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