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Stay warm, Edsters!
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NYC Happy Hour/Chat with an EIC Raffle tomorrow!
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Burr, it's cold outside! Warm up with Ed at Chill Lounge (Lex and 39th) tomorrow night from 7-9. Try your raffle luck and enter to win meetings with EICs Amy Astley of Teen Vogue and Maer Roshan of Radar. Tickets can be bought online for $4 and at the event for $3. The winners will be announced at the event. Hope to see you there!

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News
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1. The New York Times
For Newsweek Subscribers, a Question: Smoking or Nonsmoking?
By MARIA ASPAN
February 5, 2007
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/02/05/business/media/05newsweek.html?_r=1&oref=slogin

Attention, all magazine readers who want to quit smoking or avoid cigarette-related advertising: Newsweek may have a special offer for you.

Magazines don’t typically look to remove advertising from their pages. But that is what Newsweek promises with an advertisement for “tobacco ad-free” editions that was published in the international section of The New York Times last Monday. The ad, which said that “Newsweek Inc. is demonstrating its commitment to the health of its readers,” listed a toll-free telephone number for readers to call in order to request those cigarette-free magazines.

But the ad contained a few oddities, starting with the reference to “Newsweek Inc.” (The magazine is published by The Washington Post Company.) The ad depicted blank Newsweek covers, but the font on those covers was slightly different from the type that the real magazine uses. And while the phone number took callers to an answering service for a Newsweek section, that department was not subscriptions or customer service — it was the magazine’s education program.

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2. New York Post
HACHETTE MAY DRAW CURTAINS ON PREMIERE
By Keith J. Kelly
February 5, 2007
http://www.nypost.com/seven/02052007/business/hachette_may_draw_curtains_on_premiere_business_keith_j__kelly.htm

Premiere magazine, which has been bleeding red ink for several years, is being put on the block by Hachette Filipacchi Media in the latest sign of retrenchment by the American arm of the Paris-based company.

Premiere will be the fourth magazine project that the company has backed away from in the U.S. in the past year. It shut down Elle Girl last summer as a print magazine but said it would keep a Web site alive.

In December it aborted the launch of Shock, a magazine that aimed to outrage and amaze with photos often gross and offbeat.

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3. New York Post
OBIT MAGAZINE IS WAITING FOR SHELF LIFE TO BEGIN
By STEVE VIUKER
February 4, 2007
http://www.nypost.com/seven/02042007/business/obit_magazine_is_waiting_for_shelf_life_to_begin_business_steve_viuker.htm

Hold the death notices for Obit magazine.

The launch of the mag that will chronicle the lives of recently departed major figures has been delayed for six months - but not because of financial woes or a lack of advertiser interest, Obit's managing editor tells The Post.

"I would say it's just the machinations of putting together a magazine," said Krishna Andavolu. "It's a complex idea that we are trying to present in an innovative and interesting package and we want to get it right."

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4. WWD
Memo Pad
By Amy Wicks
February 5, 2007
http://www.wwd.com/memopad/article/112423

Unlike Us: Radar is joining the socialite craze and taking a shot at tabloids like Us Weekly with the feature "Socialites Are Just Like Us!" in its first issue of its third incarnation (but with new investors). Yet, while Us Weekly captures stars in random moments, such as Ben Affleck making his way through an airport security line at LAX, Radar's February relaunch issue devotes 10 pages to overexposed socialites appearing in staged photos. They were photographed wearing gowns from Bill Blass and J.Mendel while eating burgers at a seedy diner, bowling at Port Authority and taking the subway. Tinsley Mortimer and Fabiola Beracasa happily jumped at the chance for more face time. "They are in on the joke," said contributing editor Sarah Horne. "It is a concept of high fashion meets grungy, unexpected places." But Radar fails to make its point: Stars are regularly photographed by Us munching on hot dogs. Do socialites really eat hamburgers in diners?

Men of Hollywood: Vanity Fair's Hollywood issue hits New York newsstands on Wednesday with approximately 322 ad pages, up 25 percent from last year's March issue. On the subject of ads, Vanity Fair is also up 12.4 percent for the first quarter under new publisher Edward Menicheschi, according to a MIN/publisher estimate. "The strong March issue is a direct result of the energy around Vanity Fair," said Menicheschi. "It's really about our circulation, which is at its highest ever, and the fact that our groundbreaking editorial plays an enormous role in the culture." The Hollywood issue has a total of 500 pages and the cover features funnymen Ben Stiller, Owen Wilson, Chris Rock and Jack Black. It remains to be seen if the comedic foursome has the chops to beat last year's cover with a naked Scarlett Johansson, Keira Knightley and (clothed) Tom Ford

Blog Away: Most teenagers can't drop $2,000 on a dress from one of the designers presenting during fashion week, so a free blog of the shows will have to do the trick. For the first time, Seventeen has tapped five of its beauty and fashion editors to post twice-daily accounts of the behind-the-scenes drama in the fashion tents through photos, video and commentary. A spokeswoman added the editors would post weekly wrap-ups with photos from the London, Milan and Paris collections, as well. And it appears the magazine's Web-surfing teen readers clearly aren't doing their schoolwork: Seventeen's comment field had several posts from readers even before the first blog entry. Meanwhile, the Wall Street Journal is also blogging about news and fashion trends from the shows — perhaps taking another step in increasing its fashion coverage since forming a new fashion and design bureau last year. L. Gordon Crovitz previously told WWD that the Journal readership purchased "more women's fashion items than do all the readers of the women's magazines — combined." So far, the blog isn't an individual's vanity case, like most of the species, but instead includes stories that have already appeared in the paper. It also will offer analysis and images of the runway shows in New York, Milan and Paris.

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Whisper Jobs
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Ed hears ...

...that Sister 2 Sister magazine in the Washington, D.C., area is seeking a graphic designer. Proficiency with Quark Express or InDesign layout software and knowledge of Photoshop are essential. We require either an undergraduate degree in graphic design or experience in laying out consumer magazines for this position. Please contact Lorenzo Brown at lorenzo@s2smagazine.com with a resume and cover letter. *This is an official Ed2010 posting*

...that AdvisorMax, SourceMedia’s new online publication for financial advisors, seeks an assistant editor to help build our Web presence. This newly formed position is best suited for a self-starter with a strong interest in the Web and the ability to multi-task. Responsibilities include: fact-checking, line editing and writing for the website and e-newsletters; coordinating online production tasks; creating interactive content; discussions board management and audience development. We are looking for a writer with a fresh voice and the ability to craft well-researched pieces relevant to our demographic. Qualifications: 2-4 years of journalism/editorial experience, stellar line editing skills (with an affinity for grammar, spelling and usage), keen eye for details, and highly collaborative nature and spirit. Strong journalistic judgment and knowledge of web publishing tools a plus. Must be a proven team player and able to set priorities under deadline pressure. Applications MUST include salary requirements. Contact Kathleen.Grimes@SourceMedia.com. (OK to mention Ed)

...that Niche Media is looking for a Research Editor. Must have a minimum of 2 years' research experience in an editorial capacity. Supervisory experience is a plus. Email resume and cover letter, including salary requirements to: jobs@nichemediallc.com.

...that Waterfront Media, the premier publisher of self-help experts (South Beach, Denise Austin, The Zone and Dr. Andrew Weil) and EverydayHealth.com is looking for a full-time assistant editor in Health in their Brooklyn, NY office. The assistant editor will be responsible for supporting the editorial team in maintaining and updating various health e-mail newsletters and Web sites. He or she will regularly contribute to new projects on the site, from concept through completion, and execute ongoing content updates and other projects. The prospective candidate should be able to identify problems as well as offer potential solutions. You must have strong writing and editorial skills, experience with online media, an interest in the subjects of health, diet, fitness, and women's lifestyle content. Qualifications: 1+ years writing/editing experience, with at least some experience working on diet, nutrition, or health-related topics. Ideal candidate will also have some online experience. College degree, preferably with English or journalism concentration. Basic understanding of HTML and online media. Strong research, organizational, writing, and communication skills. Detail-oriented with the ability to meet deadlines effectively and multitask. Interest in and/or experience with health, diet, or women's lifestyle content. Send resumes with salary requirements to: jobs@waterfrontmedia.com.

...that Waterfront Media is also looking for a part-time (16 hours per week) editorial production assistant. The production assistant will be responsible for supporting the editorial team in maintaining and updating various health e-mail newsletters and Web sites. The prospective candidate should be able to identify problems as well as offer potential solutions. Tasks include: Uploading content to the designated production folders and content management system (CMS), assisting in the production process of the newsletters, including working with copy editor to finalize content, monitoring message boards for new questions, hot topics, and site-related suggestions, updating links within the web sites and supporting the senior editors and executive editor in company-wide initiatives. Qualifications: Some college or college degree. May also be a student. Strong online production skills. Facility with content management systems a plus. Basic understanding of HTML and online media. Strong research, organizational, writing and communication skills. Detail-oriented with the ability to meet deadlines effectively and multitask. Ability to work in a team environment. Interest in and/or experience with health, diet, or women's lifestyle content. Send resumes and a brief cover letter to: jobs@waterfrontmedia.com.

...that Florida InsideOut Magazine, a bimonthly design and architecture magazine, is looking for a full-time editorial assistant. The job responsibilities include writing, researching, assisting on photo shoots as well as some clerical duties. Must be an organized, motivated person who is able to multitask. Requires familiarity with Excel and Word. Prior magazine or newspaper experience and a broad knowledge of design is a plus. Knowledge of Mac and Spanish recommended. This is an entry-level position with room to grow. We are located in Miami Beach. Please send resume along with salary expectations to Tricia@oceandrive.com. (OK to mention Ed)

Internships

...that Good Housekeeping is looking for enthusiastic, responsible, dedicated, organized and style-savvy fashion interns for the spring semester. Interns have to be available at least 2 days per week and ready to start as soon as possible. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, handling sample trafficking, corresponding with PR companies, prepping for shoots, assisting on photo shoots, organizing the fashion & accessories closet, requesting credits, updating look books + story boards and occasional administrative duties. Please put "Spring Fashion Internship" in the subject heading and send resume and cover letter to Yingjia Puk-Baker at ypbaker@hearst.com. (OK to mention Ed)

...that FHMOnline.com, the Web site of FHM (For Him Magazine), is looking for spring and summer editorial interns. This exciting opportunity involves researching, transcribing interviews and helping to establish partnerships with other Web sites. There's also the possibility of some writing assignments. Send cover letter and resume to JR Futrell, jr.futrell@fhmonline.com. Please include "EDITORIAL INTERNSHIP" in the subject line. (OK to mention Ed)

...that FHMOnline.com is also looking for spring and summer design interns. This is a great opportunity for college design students to gain experience in the following areas: Learning basic photo editing skills, including color correction, cropping, and resizing; Organizing materials from press-house and transferring onto servers; Searching for content-related stock photos; Entering data into our internal Content Management System; Participating in basic design; Securing basic visual elements for content. Interns will have the opportunity to gain samples for their portfolio. Send cover letter, resume and samples to JR Futrell, jr.futrell@fhmonline.com. Please include "DESIGN INTERNSHIP" in the subject line. (OK to mention Ed)

...that SELF is looking for two fashion department interns for the spring semester. Previous magazine experience a plus. Need to be able to work a minimum of 3 days/week. Please contact Charlotte_Cameron@condenast.com. (OK to mention Ed)

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