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1. WWD
Memo Pad: Rubenstein and Rubenstein... One Voice Rules
By Amy Wicks, Irin Carmon
11/28/06
http://www.wwd.com/issue/article/110891

RUBENSTEIN AND RUBENSTEIN: What do former editor in chiefs do when they're trying to launch a new career? Well, if you're Atoosa Rubenstein, you hire a high-powered public relations firm. After the former editor in chief of Seventeen quietly exited Hearst Tower last week, she quickly tapped Rubenstein Public Relations — known for its crisis management expertise (as in the current Michael Richards brouhaha) — as her official mouthpiece for whatever she plans to do next. Rubenstein said Maya Israel of the Rubenstein company has been added to the mix because she has "lots going on." Rubenstein previously told WWD that she plans to begin a consultancy to reach teen audiences, as well as speaking engagements. She is also working on a memoir/instructive book. Now Seventeen, sans Rubenstein, is on the hunt for its next editor in chief. Amy Goldwasser, formerly of New York Magazine and freelancer at Vogue, and Ann Shoket, executive editor at Cosmogirl, are still apparently in the running. A decision could come before mid-December.

ONE VOICE RULES: To say the first issue of the relaunched BlackBook bears the stamp — or iron grip — of its new editor, Steve Garbarino, is perhaps putting it lightly. Garbarino wrote both feature well stories for the December/January issue, profiling Val Kilmer and doing the cover interview with Edward Norton and Naomi Watts. (Garbarino said, without embarrassment, that he picked up a certain coziness with the celeb scene after "several years of living behind the Chateau Marmont….If I have a relationship, as the editor, I need to utilize it for the magazine, much as Ingrid Sischy might.") He wrote "every piece of the display copy in the magazine — because that establishes a voice." The upper reaches of the masthead have also been remade in his image: Ray Rogers, who worked with Garbarino at Interview, Detour and the New York Post, is the new features editor (former senior editor Jordan Heller found a new home at Radar), and Bryan Erickson is the new creative director.

2. New York Post
STOP, SHOP AND ROLL
By Business Editor
11/27/06
http://www.nypost.com/seven/11272006/business/stop__shop_and_roll_business_.htm

With Thanksgiving under our belts, it's time to join in the year-end shopping rush. Lucky showcases all manner of enticing things to buy - "783 want-them-right-now" bargains. We loved these fashion picks, and the excellent style and look of the layouts. If only shopping itself were as friendly and appealing as the pages of Lucky.

Rival Domino is a worthy pickup as well. For multitaskers who want to cram in a little home decorating ahead of the holidays, the mag - which bills itself as the guide to living with style - has tricks for doing it on the cheap, such as sprucing up metal. Elsewhere, we liked the reviews on speakers, ranging from petite desktop ones to home-theater powerhouses.

Meanwhile, at Forbes, the mag has some interesting stuff buried in a standard "news you can use" personal finance issue. Its wide-ranging take on billionaire Ron Burkle makes buying it worthwhile. The New Yorker explores whether Lou Dobbs, CNN's anchor with rancor, is worth his $6 million paycheck. Calling him a cross between Ralph Nader and Pat Buchanan, the article points out that while his ratings may be soaring, his anti-business opinions could hurt his employer's credibility. Elsewhere, the mag reports that Sen. Arlen Specter is unhappy about having voted to deny habeas corpus rights to Guant?namo Bay detainees. The Republican from Pennsylvania hopes the Supreme Court will shoot down the legislation.

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3. CJR Daily
"Envy Malaise" Grips Awestruck Journalists
By Liz Cox Barrett
11/22/06
http://www.cjrdaily.org/the_audit/envy_malaise_grips_awestruck_j.php

With Thanksgiving nigh, let us take a break from the journo-scolding for a moment to give thanks for something that American journalism is doing well of late: allocating resources to examining the ways in which the bottom of the top 1 percent of American earners envy the top of the top 1 percent of earners.

As Gawker pointed out yesterday, the New York Times appears to be "fomenting class war between the least neediest," what with Tuesday's A1 article by Katie Hafner (headline, "In Web World, Rich Now Envy the Superrich") coming on the heels of Sunday's Week in Review piece by Eric Konigsberg (headline, "A New Class War: The Haves vs. the Have Mores").

For her part, Hafner reported yesterday on "envy" as a "powerful driving force in Silicon Valley, where technical achievements are admired but financial payoffs are the ultimate form of recognition." And how do wealthy high-tech entrepreneurs cope with their envy of even wealthier peers? Hafner pointed to James Hong, a man so rich he never has to work again who nonetheless found himself "succumbing to the envy malaise," which he promptly checked by downgrading from a Porsche Boxster to a Toyota Prius, explaining: "I don't want to live the life of a Boxster, because when you get a Boxster you wish you had a [Porsche] 911 ... And you know what people who have 911s wish they had? They wish they had a Ferrari."

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Vanity Fair editor Graydon Carter, appearing on CNN's Reliable Sources to promote the Spy anthology with Kurt Andersen, addressed the controversy over Vanity Fair's publication of neo-conservative criticism of the war before the election:

KURTZ: Graydon Carter, I do want to ask you about one controversy that "Vanity Fair" was involved in. Just days before the election, you put on-line a piece about prominent neo-conservatives who were criticizing President Bush and the conduct of the Iraq war. Some of them did not like the way that came out. Let me read to you a couple of comments and get your reaction. David Frum says "'Vanity Fair' added words outside the quote marks to change the plain meaning of quotations. The editors and publicists at 'Vanity Fair' have repackaged truths that a war-fighting county needs to hear into lies attempting to achieve a shabby partisan purpose."

And Richard Perle says, "I had been promised that my remarks would not be published before the election. I should have known better than to trust the editors at 'Vanity Fair,' who lied to me." What do you make of those reactions? CARTER: Well, I think having the neo-conservatives who helped plan the war and support the war, be angry with the magazine is not the worst possible thing. David Frum's comments are completely incorrect. They were interviewed for the story, the story appears in the next issue of the magazine and we released it before the elections on VanityFair.com because we felt that, given the fact the president was using the war as a line in the sand for voters, and here you have the architects of the war saying it was a horrible mistake and completely bungled, we thought that was the public's right to know.

5. Folio
ASME Announces New Categories, Category Changes for 2007 Magazine Awards
By Marrecca Fiore
11/27/06
http://foliomag.com/viewmedia.asp?prmMID=6829&prmID=1

The American Society of Magazine Editors today said it is introducing three new categories, as well as modifications to some existing categories for next year’s National Magazine Awards. Beginning next year, the Photo Portfolio/Photo Essay category will be divided into two separate categories: Photojournalism and Photo Portfolio. Photojournalism will recognize the photographic documentation of an event or subject in real-time, while Photo Portfolio will honor creative photography and photo illustration, including portraiture, according to a statement from ASME.

Two new online categories, Interactive Service and Interactive Feature, have been added to the contest. Interactive Service will recognize a service feature on the Web offering practical advice or instruction, while Interactive Feature will honor an editorial Web feature focusing on news, entertainment and other subjects. Both categories look at a site’s creative use of multimedia technology, user involvement, and personalization and community tools. Also, three categories that previously only accepted articles from print magazines will now accept online articles as well. The categories are: Essays; Columns and Commentary; and Reviews and Criticism.

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...that Ziff Davis Media is looking for an editorial assistant to join PCMag.com in their NYC office. Duties include light editing, writing for various newsletters and breaking news stories, research and some production work. Looking for someone with interest in and aptitude for editing, research and reporting. Prior edit experience in either internships or full time employment is good. Send resume and cover letter, including job code EA-DK, to opportunities@ziffdavis.com.

Internships

...that Maxim's photo department is seeking an intern for the spring semester ASAP. We are looking for someone with a high level of maturity and responsibility. The position offers a vast amount of experience and exposure to the magazine industry. We require a very capable, self-disciplined and proactive individual. The work, while mostly administrative in nature, remains creatively oriented. He or she will be assisting members of the photo department with production, research, invoicing, etc. Maxim is a fun, entertaining, and interesting environment to work in. It assures an experience like no other. We are enthusiastic to have someone new join our team. 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 2-3 days per week. All cover letters and resumes can be emailed to Caitlin Peters at photointern@maximmag.com. (OK to mention Ed)

...that TBF Group, the bloggers behind the popular blog Budget Fashionista and new shopping blog for men See Jack Shop, is looking for a graphic design intern who can commit to 5-10 hours of work per week. The intern should be a current student or recent college graduate with thorough knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator, Quark Express, basic HTML and the blogging tools Movable Type and WordPress. Responsibilities include: creation of banners, updating of blog appearance, photo editing, and other graphic design related duties. A small stipend is provided. Please send a brief email to jobs@thebudgetfashionista.com detailing your interest and links to your work with a copy of your resume in the body of the email. Attachments WILL NOT be opened.

...that AM New York dating columnist Julia Allison is looking for an intern to help her with research and misc. projects. You would be conducting pre-interviews (and sometimes interviews), requesting review copies of books, responding to reader emails, coordinating with publicists, reading dating books, brainstorming topics, getting feedback on columns, transcribing interviews, organizing columns online, etc. Julia also writes for Cosmopolitan and has a dating column in COED magazine (a collegiate version of Maxim) and is working on a book project - you would be involved in all of those. She is looking for someone who is genuinely interested in dating/lifestyle journalism and will be fun & enthusiastic. No prior experience necessary, but it's nice. No pay, but you'll get great experience, a wonderful recommendation, contacts and knowledge. It's also very flexible - only for a few hours (5 or so) each week, mostly virtual. Perfect for NYU or Columbia student. Or whomever! Check out Julia's website at www.juliaallison.com. Please send resume and explain why you'd be the best person for the job - julia@juliaallison.com. Would like someone to start ASAP, with flexibility around the holidays. (OK to mention Ed)

...that CosmoGIRL! magazine is looking for an intern for the Reader Services department for the Spring 2007 semester. The ideal candidate for this internship has an interest in the readers of CosmoGIRL! and will assist with sending prizes, reading snail mail and e-mails, responding to readers and contacting companies to call in products. Applicant MUST be organized, enthusiastic, and excited to learn about the inner workings of the magazine. Please note that this internship is for academic credit only! Start date will be in early January and the position requires the intern to be at CG! for 2 or 3 days/week, with flexible hours. Please send resumes and cover letters ASAP to Jill Percia at jpercia@hearst.com. (OK to mention Ed)

...that Men's Health's photo dept. is looking for a paid intern. Please send resumes to Leah.Rudolfo@rodale.com.

...that Atlanta Magazine, an award-winning regional monthly, is accepting applications for spring interns through December 8. Candidates should be detail oriented and self-motivated with a solid grasp of grammar, a background indicating an ongoing interest in journalism, and strong writing skills. The internship is unpaid, but successful candidates will gain knowledge and experience in the field of magazine publishing. Duties include fact-checking, proofreading, and occasional writing and/or research assignments. Send cover letter, resume, three clips, and two references to Kimberly Turner, managing editor, 260 Peachtree St., Suite 300, Atlanta, GA 30303, or kturner@atlantamag.emmis.com. (OK to mention Ed)

...that INTERVIEW Magazine is looking for editorial interns who have strong typing, English, and communication skills. English, journalism, American studies and film majors are encouraged. A knowledge of proofreaders marks, Microsoft Word and American popular culture (film, music, art, literature and fashion) are also a plus. The primary duties involve up-to-the-minute media research, fact-checking, frequent contact with publicists, and transcribing interviews. Secondary duties involve idea development, as well as general office and administrative responsibilities. This internship may qualify for academic credit. Please check with your school. THIS IS A NON-PAYING INTERNSHIP. We offer a $4.00 stipend covering the cost of getting to and from our offices by subway. Contact Shauna Ramadhin, sramadhin@brantpub.com. (OK to mention Ed)

...that Scholastic Parent & Child and Early Childhood Today magazines are looking for unpaid editorial interns for the spring semester. ACADEMIC CREDIT REQUIRED. Intern responsibilities: Heavy research and fact-checking, assist processing of author assignments and contracts, sort through press releases and product submissions, request product samples for photo shoots, respond to reader inquiries and requests, attend and contribute to staff meetings, attend and assist as needed at photo shoots, provide general administrative support. Applicants must have strong research and writing skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel a plus. Scholastic is located near the NYU campus (on Broadway and Prince St.). Hours: 15 hours a week anytime between 9:30 am - 5:30 pm. Please send cover letter and resume to Jill Strauss at JStrauss@scholastic.com or Samantha Brody at SBrody@scholastic.com. *This is an official Ed2010 posting*

...that Brides, a Cond? Nast publication, is looking for two photography interns in the spring Semester. Applicants must be eligible for college credit and have a photography background. We are looking for a commitment of two to three days a week from 10 am to 6 pm. Responsibilities will include scanning film, photo research, assisting with the production of photo shoots, ordering prints, returning portfolios and original artwork. Brides has a small photo department so there is a lot of opportunity to learn about editorial photo production. Please e-mail a resume and cover letter to the Associate Photo Editor, Kristen Walsh, Kristen.walsh@condenast.com. (OK to mention Ed)

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