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******* ******* ******* The deadline for the Magazine Association of the Southeast (www.magsoutheast.org) scholarship is fast approaching (Thursday, Feb. 1). The two $1,500 a piece awards will presented to undergraduate and graduate students at an institution in the Southeast who are pursuing a career in magazines: from editorial to design to business. Download the application at www.magsoutheast.org. The deadline is quickly approaching—so move quickly! ******* EdSchool presents: How to get freelance work (and end up on staff if you want to!) 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 Glamour, 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.
******* Time Warner is expected to announce today that it has sold 18 magazines to the Bonnier Group, a Stockholm-based publishing giant better known in Europe than the U.S. The deal was expected to be more than $200 million but well below the $300 million that Time Inc. sought when it first put the magazines up for sale last fall. Time Warner's board is scheduled to meet today for its quarterly meeting, during which they are expected to approve the sale. Officials at Time Warner could not be reached for comment at presst ime. The transaction involves Field & Stream, Outdoor Life, TransWorld Snowboarding, Yachting, Salt Water Sportsman, and 11 other magazines in the Time 4 Media Group, as well as the Parenting Group, which includes magazines Parenting and Baby Talk. Bonnier is a 200-year-old company that owns magazines, newspapers and TV stations mainly in Scandinavian countries and has revenues of just under $3 billion a year. Jonas Bonnier, the head of the company's magazine division, has been keen to expand in the U.S., where it has a minority stake in World Publications, publisher of Saveur, Garden Design, Caribbean Travel & Life and various water sports titles. MORE ONLINE
2. WWD
Though American Media Inc. chief David Pecker has publicly denied Star is moving to Boca Raton, Fla., that hasn't stopped the rumor mill from spinning. The latest is that AMI editorial director Bonnie Fuller is being pushed out ??” which a company spokesman vehemently denied on Wednesday. He also denied talk that AMI might be thinking of buying Fuller out of her contract while retaining her as a consultant. Fuller signed a three-year deal for $1.5 million annually. ???The magazine is not moving, and she is not going anywhere,??? the spokesman said. ???It's a wild rumor. It's been going on for a month.???
3. WWD
By Thursday morning, Swedish-based media conglomerate Bonnier Group could be on target to be the next owner of the Time 4 Media properties. While Time Inc. was said to be looking for around $250 million, sources said Bonnier's bid was in that range. Bonnier was said to be the front-runner of the half-dozen or so interested parties as of Wednesday night, and Time Inc. is scheduled to hold a board meeting today where the company could vote on the sale. "If they lose this thing, I'll be shocked," said one source. Sources close to the deal said that of the deals received, two were for the entire company: Bonnier's and one from the Quadrangle Group, which was working with ex-Wenner executive Kent Brownridge on the deal. Time Inc. wanted to sell the entire stable of magazines, which includes Field & Stream, Outdoor Life and the Parenting Group in one deal, but had said it would entertain bids for just the Parenting Group. Time Inc. also had said it preferred to sell the group to a strategic buyer over a private equity group. Sources said Bonnier outbid the Quadrangle Group with a "monster bid," though the exact number has not been revealed. "They thought that a strategic buyer would give them more money. And they did," said one observer. Bonnier's business divisions include newspapers, magazines, books and entertainment that serve mainly northern Europe, but the company entered the U.S. market in May when it bought a 50 percent stake in Florida-based World Publications LLC. A spokeswoman for Time Inc. had no comment at press time
4. WWD
Though Elizabeth Taylor hasn't had high-enough wattage nuptials to cause a media frenzy in several years, Interview decided to dedicate its entire February issue to the legend. The issue, shepherded by editor Ingrid Sischy and guest editor and longtime contributor Bruce Weber, was conceived more than a year ago, but came to fruition this month with the help of several contributors on the advertising and editorial fronts. The tribute marks the first time Interview has ever dedicated an issue to one subject. The timing was right, according to Sischy. For one, the actress is celebrating her 75th birthday at the end of February. Additionally, Sischy said, many young Hollywood starlets seem to channel Taylor today (although Taylor was never photographed getting out of a Rolls-Royce sans underwear). ???If you talk to young actresses, young hip-hop people, she just keeps coming up in conversations,??? said Sischy. ???On a pop level, take bling. Taylor outdoes any hip-hop lover by a yard.??? Sischy interviewed Taylor and the issue includes a montage shot by Weber in 2005, but never printed elsewhere. Madonna, Denis Ferrara, Miuccia Prada, Elton John and a few dozen others also contributed interviews, essays and artistic renderings of the actress. Advertisers including Gucci, Abercrombie & Fitch, Dom Perignon, Christie's and Ralph Lauren also created special ads dedicated to the star, ranging from photo essays playing on Taylor's love of men and animals to love notes featuring vintage photos. MORE ONLINE
5. Fashion Week Daily
On the heels of her magazine celebrating its 160th anniversary, Town & Country editor-in-chief Pamela Fiori has been selected as one of eight women who will receive the 2007 Matrix Award this year. Given by New York Women in Communications, Inc., the accolade honors women who have distinguished themselves in the communications fields of advertising, arts & entertainment, books, film, magazines, marketing, newspapers, and radio. Other award recipients include Cindy Adams, president and CEO of Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Inc. Susan Lyne, Joan Didion, Today Show anchor Meredith Viera, Citigroup??™s Lisa Caputo, and director and chief curator of The Studio Museum of Harlem Thelma Golden. The luncheon ceremony, which will take place at the Waldorf Astoria on April 23, will be emceed by an equally outspoken??”not to mention headline-grabbing??”woman: Rosie O??™Donnell.
6. FishbowlNY
Via Revolving Door: Cleo Glyde has been named style director at Marie Claire. She had formerly been with Vogue Australia and most recently was a panelist on the Australian show Beauty and the Beast. (release) Glyde was also formerly a couture model in the early 1990s for, oh, Yves Saint Laurent, Versace, Karl Lagerfeld, Vivienne Westwood, Dior, GianFranco Ferre, Comme des Garcon, Yohji Yamamoto, Armani and Christian Lacroix, to name a few. She later went on to become one of New York City's top DJs ??” New York mag even voted her regular party night "Best of the Year."
************ Jobs ...that CosmoGIRL! magazine is looking for an editorial assistant in the articles department. You must have a love of teenage culture and an enthusiasm for magazine journalism. Looking for someone who is a great multi-tasker, works at a fast pace, and is remarkably organized. The assistant will report to the executive editor and will have some editorial responsibilities (reporting, researching, writing and editing) in addition to administrative tasks. At least one internship at a consumer magazine is preferred and you must be a college graduate. Please send resumes and cover letters to Rachel at rmount@hearst.com. Letters should be addressed to Chandra Czape Turner, Executive Editor, CosmoGIRL!, 300 West 57th Street, 20th Floor, NY, NY 10019. No phone calls please. Only serious candidates will be contacted. (By all means, mention Ed!) ...that M magazine, a monthly teen celebrity magazine, is seeking a full-time Assistant Editor. The qualified candidate should have strong writing skills, a love of all things pop-culture, a working knowledge of InDesign and a positive, can-do attitude. Magazine experience is a plus. Candidate must feel comfortable performing the following duties: Brainstorming concepts for the magazine, writing teen-friendly copy on a tight deadline, interviewing celebrities, and building strong relationships with industry contacts. Interested applicants should send their resume and cover letter to hr@bauer-usa.com. No phone calls please. ...that Next Magazine, NYC's premiere gay nightlife and entertainment weekly, is looking for a film editor to review two films through a pink lens every week (both LGBT-interest and mainstream films are considered). Responsibilities also include some scheduling of screenings which happen throughout the day 10am-8pm, so flexibility in schedule is required. Pay is minimal, but the clips and free movies are worth it! To apply: Send 2 sample reviews in the style of Next Magazine's film page, resume and any additional info/clips to justin@nextmagazine.net with the subject heading "FILM EDITOR" (OK to mention Ed) ...that Next is also looking for a listings editor to maintain and create the "Next Week" section every week (the day-by-day highlights of what is hot, happening and a must in NYC gay nightlife and culture including theater, restaurants, film and art but primarily bars and nightclubs). Responsibilities also include managing an intern staff as well as writing/editing additional features, small articles and columns as needed. Must be a team player, flexible, LGBT-sensitive, have a sense of humor, wit, sass, class and a love of ass. Must live to go out to bars and clubs and have a keen understanding of what makes a place worth it whether it is your "scene" or not. Ability to work hungover also a plus. To apply: Send resume, clips that showcase your pithy blurb ability and salary requirements to justin@nextmagazine.net with the subject heading "LISTINGS EDITOR" (OK to mention Ed) Internships ...that the beauty department at Harper's Bazaar is seeking an unpaid intern to start ASAP. Ideally looking for someone who can work two or three days a week. Duties will include calling in products, managing the beauty closet, trafficking products to and from shoots, researching trends and innovations in the beauty industry, liaising with PR companies, etc. This is a great opportunity to work closely with editors in a small department and get tons of experience! Please send resumes to Caitlin Gaffey, Associate Beauty Editor, at cgaffey@hearst.com. (OK to mention Ed) ...that Country Living is looking for a spring intern to assist editors in the Decorating and Home Building departments. Responsibilities include ordering and coordinating products/props for photo shoots, preparing story credits for on-page and BOB placement, packing and unpacking boxes for shipment to locations and manufacturers, sorting and filing press kit materials for future story development and assisting on photo shoots. You will have to provide us with a letter stating you are receiving credit from your school in order to take the internship. Interns need to be available at least 2-3 days a week from 9:00am to 5:00pm. Please e-mail your resume and cover letter to: Gyna Soucy, Deputy Managing Editor, gsoucy@hearst.com. (OK to mention Ed) ...that ForbesTraveler.com is looking for an intern to start early February. Tasks will include fact-checking, researching, organizing mountains of data, and helping with filing. Past interns have had opportunities for reporting and writing as well. Position is unpaid, but you'll get hands-on experience in the operations of a fast-growing travel website and hopefully some bylined work. Experience with HTML and Excel a plus but not necessary. Strong organizational skills are. Send a resume to Rich Beattie, Deputy Editor, RBeattie@forbes.net. (OK to mention Ed)
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