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Time Inc.
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Ed's saying a prayer for all his friends over there.

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Ed EA SquareTable
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LAST DAY TO APPLY for the 3rd Annual EA SquareTable Event, to be held on Tuesday, January 23 from 6:30-8:30 pm.

If you'd like to attend, please send an email to events@ed2010.com, with:

Your name: Your magazine: Your job title (as it appears on the masthead): Who you assist (specific eds, or dept...): How long you've been at your job: Your cell phone number:

The event brings together EAs (and Assistant Editors who still assist) from New York-based magazines to discuss their jobs, as well as speak with senior magazine editors on how to succeed and get to the next level. The cost is $20.

Dependent on space, EAs at magazines' dotcoms are also welcome.

If you've already applied, you'll receive a confirmation email by end of week.

Mag freelancer and teacher Eric Butterman and Ed2010 present a 5-week super-intensive course on freelance pitching and writing. Enrollment limited to 15 students, plenty of personal attention. Learn how to write the best email pitches possible, be good on the phone and sell stories (one student sold $3,000 in freelance stories while still in the class--we're not kidding). About Eric: He's been an editor on staff at Folio: and Travel Agent magazine, and has written for Shape, Men's Fitness and countless other titles.

Classes are Wednesdays Feb. 21st-March 21st, 7-9pm at The Manhattan Theatre Club, The Creative Center, 311 West 43rd Street (near 8th Ave.)

Cost: $285

To sign up: RSVP to freelance@ed2010.com is REQUIRED. You'll get an email back with the PayPal URL.

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News
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1. New York Post
Time Inc.'s Bloody Thursday Targets 250
By Keith J. Kelly
1/18./07
http://www.nypost.com/seven/01182007/business/time_inc_s_bloody_thursday_targets_250_business_keith_j__kelly.htm

Time Inc.'s widely anticipated wave of job cuts is expected to take place today - and insiders are predicting the bloodbath could involve as many as 250 people. "It is safe to say it will be more than 200, it could go as high as 250, but it certainly won't be 300," said one insider. ???It's going to be bloody,??? said another insider.

Time magazine could lose 35 to 40 percent, or around 70 employees, from its editorial staff. People is also bracing for deep cuts. Even in the 200- to 250-person range, the cuts amount to more than 2 percent of the company's worldwide work force - now about 11,000 after 13 months of downsizing, cutbacks and asset sales.

Though the original layoff estimate of 150 people appears to be low, one insider said the final number remains "squishy" because of union buyout questions on titles such as Time, Sports Illustrated, People and Fortune, which have a contract with the Newspaper Guild. Under that contract, Guild members who are layoff targets must first be offered buyout packages. Time Inc. offered a similar buyout for Guild members last February.

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2. The New York Times
Time Inc. Lays off More Than 250
By Katharine Q. Seelye
1/18/07
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/01/18/business/media/18cnd-mag.html?ref=media&pagewanted=print

Time Inc. began laying off more than 250 people today at its top magazines, including its most profitable title, People, which said it was shutting down its Washington, Miami and Chicago bureaus entirely. Employees in those bureaus said they were ???shell-shocked,??? as the news was delivered by speakerphone from New York by Larry Hackett, People??™s managing editor. The news ???was not sugar-coated,??? one employee said. A total of about 15 people work in the three bureaus; the cuts take effect Feb. 1.

Other layoffs were being announced this morning at each of Time Inc.??™s magazines, and were likely to amount to about 2 percent of the company??™s worldwide staff of 11,000. Time, the flagship magazine, was poised to lose about 70 people, and Sports Illustrated was expecting several losses as well. The layoffs and cost-cutting comes as Time Inc., the nation??™s biggest publisher, seeks to expand its branded properties on the Web, where the company sees its future.

???These layoffs are part of the necessary restructuring of our business as we continue to transform into a multi-platform publisher,??? the company said in a statement. They ???are focused on increasing efficiencies and allowing for closer collaboration between our digital and print businesses.???

3. Fashion Week Daily
Couture-bound McAdams to appear in Elle
By Staff
1/17/07
http://www.fashionweekdaily.com/news/fullstory.sps?iNewsid=395668&itype=8486

Another young starlet has been confirmed to make the rounds at the upcoming Paris couture shows. Mean Girls star Rachel McAdams will be accompanied by Elle style director Isabel Dupr?©, as well as photographed by Gilles Bensimon immediately following the shows for an upcoming layout as part of the magazine??™s tradition of featuring of an actress/model decked out in couture. McAdams, whose last two films, Red Eye and The Family Stone, garnered her positive reviews, has two more films in the works: Marriage and The Time Traveler??™s Wife.

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Whisper Jobs
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Ed hears ...

Jobs

...that a consumer magazine publisher has an opening for an associate editor for women’s romance and relationship magazine. Self-motivated, disciplined, organized individual with good copy editing/writing skills required. Excellent entry level position with starting salary $24,000. Send resume to Carol Prebich, cprebich@dorchestermedia.com. (OK to mention Ed)

...that American Cheerleader magazine seeks an Editorial Assistant for a full-time position. The Editorial Assistant assists the editors in all editorial functions, from basic administrative duties to research to light writing and editing, and attends industry events when necessary. This assistant will also contribute to news stories, press releases and web content. This position requires excellent verbal and written communication skills, plus knowledge of Microsoft Word. Candidates must be enthusiastic, self-motivated, creative, detail-oriented and able to manage multiple projects and deadlines. Knowledge of cheerleading market, or desire to learn it, is preferred. College degree in journalism, English or related field is necessary. Cover letters, resumes, and clips can be emailed or faxed to mwalker@americancheerleader.com or 646-459-4900, Attn: Marisa Walker.

Internships

...that Time.com, the digital arm of Time Magazine, is looking for a paid intern. Intern will help create special TIME.com packages and multimedia features including audio essays and slide shows. Intern will produce news stories, homepage, section fronts, specials, and archival packages as needed and will help create and update weekly email newsletters. Proven interest in news reporting and journalism. Familiarity with online media including knowledge of HTML, Photoshop, Flash and CSS. Knowledge of audio and video production (Final Cut Pro) a big plus. Must be organized and detail oriented. Excellent communication skills and positive attitude. Availability on M, T, and W is a BIG PLUS but all schedules considered. $10/hr. Must be able to commit at least 14 hours per week. Email rebecca_myers@timemagazine.com. (OK to mention Ed)

...that Worth, a monthly personal finance and family business magazine for affluent individuals, is seeking an EXPERIENCED journalism intern to work in its midtown Manhattan office. Responsibilities include fact-checking, research and writing for publication. The internship begins ASAP and will run approximately 16-20 hours per week. It pays a $7.50 per hour stipend. Candidates must have experience reporting and writing for a print or online news organization and be interested in pursuing a career in journalism. Candidates must also have published clips. Please send resumes to: MATT PURDUE, mattp@worth.com, or by mail to, WORTH MAGAZINE, 1177 Avenue of the Americas 10th Floor, New York, NY 10036.

...that Laufer Media, Inc., publisher for Tiger Beat and BOP magazines, is looking for an EDITORIAL INTERN to assist our writing staff in HOLLYWOOD, CA*. This position represents an opportunity for recent college graduates or current students interested in magazine publishing or entertainment journalism – you MUST RECEIVE COLLEGE CREDIT for your internship. We require a commitment of 2 days a week, from 10 am to 5 pm. This is a project position to last 3 to 6 months; start date is ASAP. Tiger Beat and BOP are two leading “tween” magazines. It is essential and encouraged to be familiar with the magazines, have a knowledge of pop culture and all things that interest girls ages 11 to 14. Please send resumes and cover letters to Marc Cuenco, marc@laufermedia.com. Include “Intern” in your subject line. *The office will be moving to Glendale, CA in March. (OK to mention Ed)

...that Quick & Simple is looking for an unpaid, for credit only photo intern. Great opportunity to work closely on photo shoot production and see the ins and outs of a fast paced weekly publication. Send email inquiries and resumes to: qnsphoto@gmail.com. (OK to mention Ed)

...that AOL Diet and Health, AOL's diet, fitness, health and well-being sites, seeks a spring intern to write for and program these sites. AOL will train the employee to use its proprietary publishing programs, and experience creating web pages is a plus. While the internship will be grounded in Web publishing, the candidate will also have hand in the editorial process, reviewing new material for consideration on the site. It's also an opportunity to learn about the publishing industry and new media. This paid internship requires that the candidate be enrolled in a full-time degree-granting program. Our interns are paid (although candidates must be enrolled in degree programs) and can choose flexible hours based on their class schedules. Please send resume, cover letter and clips to betterbodyblog@aol.com. HTML knowledge a big plus. If you know blogging, myspace, or have a webpage, you're the right canidate!

...that Art + Auction, a monthly magazine covering news of the art world, is looking for editorial interns for the spring. Interns work closely with writers and editors through all stages of producing the magazine. Learn how to assist in putting together a magazine, from editorial planning sessions to final layout, generate ideas for news stories and features, fact-check news articles and research upcoming gallery and museum shows. Art + Auction?s internship program offers students unrivaled exposure to the inner workings of the art market. This is a demanding editorial internship and we recommend that juniors, seniors and grad students or those with prior magazine experience apply. Preferred applicants should have an interest in, or experience with, art history and journalism. Speaking ability in a foreign language is useful but not required. All interns receive a stipend of $10 per day worked and are expected to contribute approximately 15 hours per week. We are seeking candidates who are available at least two days a week, between Monday and Thursday. Applicants should email a cover letter, r?sum? and any writing samples to: Katherine Jentleson, Katherine.Jentleson@ltbmedia.com. (OK to mention Ed)

...that Every Day with Rachael Ray magazine is looking for an intern to start asap. The ideal candidate will be able to work a full day at least 3 days a week, have a background in writing or journalism and a sincere interest in food and travel. Please send resume, cover letter and clips to gina_hamadey@rd.com. (OK to mention Ed)

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