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1. New York Post
Got It Covered
By Keith J. Kelly
3/7/07
http://www.nypost.com/seven/03072007/business/got_it_covered_business_keith_j__kelly.htm

ANN Wenner solved at least one of his headaches in the art departments of Wenner Media. He's landed Chip Kidd, the noted book-cover designer, to do the magazine's three big 40th anniversary covers for Rolling Stone.

That still leaves him with only an interim art director working on most of the day-to-day covers. His last art director, Amid Capeci, split to go back to Newsweek late last year, and the replacement, Matt Guemple, was only hired on an interim basis while the search continues.

Kidd designed covers for books from Michael Crichton's best-selling "Jurassic Park" to John Updike's "Terrorist" and Noble Prize winner Orhan Pamuk's "Snow."

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2. WWD
Take Two…In A Bubble…Artful Exit…Count Carefully
By Amy Wicks & Irin Carmon & Stephanie D. Smith
3/7/07
http://www.wwd.com/memopad/article/113658

TAKE TWO: If the March cover of Details with David Beckham looks familiar, it's because it is. A similar shot of Beckham appeared on the magazine's August 2005 cover — both issues show Beckham wearing the same button-down, open-necked Prada white shirt, shot by Tom Munro in 2005. The decision to go to the archives and pull an old photo wasn't the first choice for editor in chief Dan Peres, but that's what happens when a hotter story comes along one week before you are due to go to press. The original cover was pulled because of Beckham's announcement that he would move to America and earn Oprah-caliber money to play soccer for the Los Angeles Galaxy. "Honestly, I reacted to an extraordinary cultural happening," Peres said. "I made what I believed to be the correct editorial decision." Peres tried to get a last-minute photo shoot with Beckham, but he only had two days and the soccer star was already back in Madrid.

IN A BUBBLE: When it comes to reporting food and shelter stories, some contributors to The New York Times seem to be looking no further than across Times Square at the Cond? Nast building.

ARTFUL EXIT: After barely a month as editor in chief of LTB Media's Culture & Travel, Peter Terzian has resigned. The former assistant books editor at Newsday found himself catapulted to the top spot at the magazine, launched in September, when former editor in chief Michael Boodro left to be editor of Martha Stewart Living. Terzian confirmed Tuesday that he had left the company, but declined to comment further. _

COUNT CAREFULLY: Circulation at Wenner Media's Us Weekly in the second half of last year grew 5.4 percent over the same period in 2005, to 1,751,709, boosted in part by a 9 percent growth in subscriptions. But there's a hitch in those numbers: Us Weekly would not have cleared its 1.75 million rate base if it weren't for 31,048 in average verified subscriptions. Moreover, verified subs — or those in public places like doctors' waiting rooms and hairdressers — swung wildly from 2,952 in the middle of the period to 202,905 in its last week._

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3. Folio
When Blogs Go Bad
By Matt Kinsman
3/06/07
http://www.foliomag.com/page.asp?prmID=273

Few examples of blogging gone wrong are as prominent as the recent case of Jim Zumbo, former hunting editor of Time Inc.’s Outdoor Life the second largest outdoor magazine in the U.S.

In a February 16 blog post (since removed from the Outdoor Life site), Zumbo expressed his thoughts on so-called “assault rifles” by saying, “Excuse me, maybe I’m a traditionalist, but I see no place for these weapons among our hunting fraternity. As hunters, we don’t need to be lumped into the group of people who terrorize the world with them…I’ll go so far as to call them ‘terrorist rifles.’”

The response was swift, and not just from the NRA. The post generated more than 2,000 comments, most of them negative. Hunting and shooting chat rooms buzzed all over the Internet. The post was made on a Friday evening, and by Sunday afternoon, Zumbo had posted an apology.

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$1100 bedroom in cute 3BR apt available now (but move-in date can be as late at 3/16). Space in question is big (for the East Village) and very bright and pleasant. You will be moving into a fully furnished apartment (not room), close to many restaurants and bars. Other roommates are one music-obsessed female writer/substitute teacher (22) and one male English major (21). We are looking for someone laid-back, fairly clean and with a good sense of humor. Also please be responsible, respectful, etc. Things we like: post-punk, soul music, "I Love New York," bars with photobooths, concerts, reading and eccentricity. Our lease is over on May 31st, but we would be open to resigning it with you -- provided you're awesome. Check out our Craigslist listing (w/ pics) here: http://newyork.craigslist.org/mnh/roo/289645823.html and email blondeoracle@gmail.com if interested.

Jobs

...that a pop culture magazine seeking a freelance fact checker to help research and confirm facts during next magazine close. Must be available next week, starting March 12. Previous experience is a must. Please submit resumes to: magspublisher@yahoo.com.

...that TWO art positions are open in the custom publishing division of The Journal News. One is ART DIRECTOR and another is an associate art director position. I know they want someone with experience for the director position; other one can be one to three years out of college. Email Jeanmuch@aol.com and I'll pass on to the appropriate person. (but go first to www.intownconnect.com to check out the magazines). DO NOT approach the company directly!

...that The Advertiser is getting ready to start a women's magazine for the Montgomery, Ala. area. Still in planning stages. Do NOT mention Ed.

Internships

...that Parenting is looking for an administrative intern ($9/hr) to help with our annual Toys of the Year contest. Duties include maintaining an extensive toy database, fielding phone calls, managing the toy closet, coordinating mailings, and filing catalogs. We're seeking someone who's detail-oriented, has impeccable organizational and phone skills, and can confidently (and willingly) wrangle over 1000 toys and the accompanying paperwork. The upside: This intern is the point-person for a major project, gets experience with product stories, and assists two terrific editors in a great work environment. (Plus: Toys! Fun!) Internship is 3 days a week, beginning 3/26/07 through 6/1/07. You must be able to commit to three full days for the internship's duration. Interested? Send a resume and cover letter to Camille Chatterjee, camille_chatterjee@timeinc.com, with "Toy intern" as the subject line. (OK to mention Ed)

...that New York Dog and Hollywood Dog magazines are looking for several interns to work in the editorial and advertising departments of both magazines. Editorial interns will gain exposure to the day-in and day-out of creating a magazine, and they will have the opportunity to pitch ideas and write for the publications. The ability to copy-edit is a must! Interns will also assist with the re-vamping of the company's website, so previous web experience is a major plus! Advertising interns will work with the advertising department to recruit new advertisers, sending out media kits and gaining exposure to sales. They will also be asked to aid the production team during production week. We need people who can commit to at least 2-3 days a week. Internships are unpaid, but can be for credit. Also, please note, the interns are needed to start IMMEDIATELY! We will be conducting interviews Thursday and Friday. Please send your resume and cover letter to HR at JobsNYDog@gmail.com. Include job title in the subject of your email. No phone calls, please!

...that a high-traffic online fashion publication for 'tweens and teens seeks editorial intern with strong writing skills ASAP. This is an UNPAID internship located in the Northern Virginia/Washington DC area. All applicants MUST be able to receive school credit (High School OK). Intern will directly assist managing editor. Duties will include: writing blog posts, light administrative duties, completing research assignments, proof-reading articles, reviewing products, moderating forums, calling in photographs from publicity agencies, checking in and returning samples, running occasional errands, light website maintenance, various organizational tasks. Work schedule is very flexible. The ideal candidate will be able to work at least three days a week and will commit to a minimum of three months. MUST have own laptop. Some telecommuting is OK. Light HTML skills preferable. This is a great opportunity for someone who loves fashion, is self-motivated, has an interest in journalism and is very web savvy. Opportunities to pitch ideas, receive bylines and publish clips through writing articles is endless. Other possibilities include: invitations to attend industry events, interviewing high-profile celebrities/models/designers, being asked to return next semester, or (for Seniors) receiving a paying position within the company upon graduation. Working atmosphere is small and very casual. To be considered, please send intern.jeremy@gmail.com an introduction, writing clip(s) and list any related experience.

...that Campaigns & Elections magazine is looking for undergraduate students who are studying journalism or political science (best if both) to intern. The ideal candidates should have experience at a print publication, a strong interest in politics, completed at least two years of college coursework, a GPA of 3.0 or higher and experience in an office setting. Ideal candidates will start in the spring semester and work through the summer, and a small stipend will be available. Must have proven ability to write clear, concise articles about politics. Experience with HTML is a plus. The intern will work closely with the staff conducting research for articles with the possibility of writing articles among other duties. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Research, writing, fact checking, compiling data for Campaign Insider, some administrative tasks, and web site updates and maintenance. Please submit cover letter, resume and writing samples to Theodora Blanchfield, tblanchfield@campaignline.com, with "Internship" as the subject line. (OK to mention Ed)

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