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******* The National Magazine Award nominations came out last week and The Post takes a look at this week's offerings from some of the honorees in the "Ellie" competition. The New Yorker, with a pace-setting nine National Magazine Award nominations, is even more consumed than usual with the situation in Iraq. Writer George Packer tackles the plight of Iraqis who risked their lives to work with the Americans, only to be labeled traitors by their countrymen. Worse, he writes of how the U.S. government failed to intervene or protect them in cases where they were threatened or killed by insurgents. Packer wonders whether the war will create an entire class of Iraqi outcasts unable to live in their country. New York magazine, which received seven "Ellie" nominations, calls London "the other New York" in a smackdown between cities. Although it's pretty clear where its loyalty lies, the magazine admits that London is on the rise. Apparently, those pesky Brits are catching up in finance, culture and food, while they lag in the sex and dating department. MORE ONLINE
2. MediaWeek
More former colleagues of Mary Berner’s are expected to resurface at Reader’s Digest Association as she moves to reorganize the company according to consumer affinity groups. Berner, who became president and CEO of RDA March 3 when a private equity group led by Ripplewood Holdings took the company private, is expected to bring over Alyce Alston, who was a former group publisher of W, W Jewelry and Vitals magazines at Fairchild Publications, where Berner was president and CEO until the division was absorbed into Cond? Nast, according to insiders familiar with the situation. Alston left in March 2005 to become CEO of De Beers LV US. Before coming to Fairchild, Alston had helped launch O, the Oprah Magazine, at Hearst Magazines. At RDA, she is expected to be given a division president role. Neither Berner nor Alston could be reached for comment. MORE ONLINE
3. MediaWeek
Readers’ continued appetite for celebrity news helped improve magazine newsstand numbers in the second half of 2006, said Dan Capell, editor, Capell’s Circulation Report. Sixty-one percent of consumer magazines reported newsstand declines, versus 67 percent in the previous two six-month Audit Bureau of Circulations reporting periods, according to Capell’s March 26 issue. “It’s driven through great degree by the success of the celebrity magazines,” Capell said. Bauer Publishing’s Life & Style Weekly and In Touch Weekly were among the top single-copy gainers in the second half, with single copy increases of 25.3 percent and 7.7 percent, respectively. Life & Style grew overall circ 25.5 percent to 752,926 while In Touch’s rose 7.7 percent to 1.3 million. Also reporting newsstand improvement was Wenner Media’s Us Weekly, where total paid and verified circ rose 5.4 percent to 1.8 million with a 2.4 percent increase in single-copy sales. Nevertheless, most magazines continue to battle circulation declines of varying degrees. Just over half the titles he analyzed—53 percent—reported losing total circ in the second half. (Only titles with at least 50 percent paid circ are included in the analysis.) MORE ONLINE
4. MediaWeek
More than a year after publishers were first required to break out verified, or public place, copies on their Audit Bureau of Circulations’ statements, media buyers are expressing increasing impatience with the common practice of magazines using it to make good on their rate-base promises. “I don’t want to see verified used as a way to make rate base—that’s a huge cause for concern,” said Brenda White, vp, director of print investment at Starcom, adding that she is “seeing it a little more than I would like.” Robin Steinberg, senior vp, director of print investment, MediaVest, who has expressed concern about large fluctuations in verified copies, said she would recommend to clients that they not pay for those copies if there are significant issue-to-issue changes. MORE ONLINE
5. Fishbowl NY
If you have a Reader's Digest email, that means you're working for Reader's Digest, right? Mary Berner, setting up her team at Reader's Digest, has been poaching people from Cond? Nast, her old stomping grounds when she headed the company's Fairchild Publications division. (She left after it became clear she'd have to report lower down the organizational chart than she'd been used to.) One Cond? exec who'd been rumored on her way was Cookie publisher Eva Dillon. When we emailed Eva today, we got back an "out of office" message saying: "I am no longer at this email address. If you wish to contact me, please email EVA'S NEW EMAIL@rd.com" [address removed]
6. WWD
With ubiquitous British bad-boy rocker Pete Doherty on the cover (shot by Mario Testino), the new issue of Vogues Hommes International heralds its relaunch under the editorial direction of Carine Roitfeld and editor in chief Olivier Lalanne, who took over last year from Bruno Danto, who spent only a year atop the Cond? Nast title. With the same duo that oversees French Vogue guiding the ship, the book was bound to bear similarities to its big sister. Roitfeld's proclivity for steamy photo spreads is present (one has horseshoes bound to men's crotches) as well as a certain soign? take on fashionable living, with the requisite lists of hotels and restaurants. As is par for men's mags these days, there are articles on sex (an essay on pornography and talk with Larry Flynt), an interview with a hip writer (Jay McInerney), a cool spread (John Lautner's Harpel House in L.A.) and fast cars (a white Ferrari Testarossa, naked women oblige). With a more incisive fashion sense, though, the issue counts lush photo spreads by the likes of Inez van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin, Patrick Demarchelier and Jeff Burton. Publisher Diane Kocupyr said the book, published in separate French and English editions, has 137 advertising pages, up 50 percent from the same issue last year. It hits newsstands Wednesday.
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...that Reader's Digest is looking for an editorial assistant in the Humor department. Work on the mag's most popular pages as part of tight group of funny eds. A journalism degree and some relevant work and/or internship experience is a definite plus. We work on Macs, using Quark, Microsoft Word, Lotus Notes, Excel and Power Point, so experience with these programs would be useful. Most importantly, we're looking for someone who's organized and enthusiastic, a smart, can-do person with a sense of humor, who will fit right into our team. Send resume and cover letter to Jody Rohlena, Senior Staff Editor, at jody.rohlena@rd.com. (OK to mention Ed) ...that a set of custom publications in Miami, Florida is seeking a full-time bilingual senior editor. Bachelor's Degree and previous editorial experience required. Excellent writing, editing and proofreading skills in English and Spanish. Must have excellent organizational skills, be able to multi-task and work in a fast-paced, busy environment. Responsible for developing and overseeing editorial content of his/her assigned publications, creating editorial calendars, managing client expectations, managing to budget, assigning work, planning and coordinating photo shoots, and making sure all deadlines are met. Send resume and cover letter to asuarez@hcpaboard.com. *This is an official Ed2010 posting* ...that Digital Filmmaking Magazine is seeking an editor. You should be interested in and knowledgeable about independent and low-budget filmmaking, existing filmmaking tools and emerging digital technologies. You'll be guiding and evolving the magazine's content, working with filmmakers, studio executives, equipment manufacturers, publicists and magazine advertisers to continue and build the magazine's success. This is a senior position, reporting in to the editorial director. You'll have a full-time managing editor on staff, a part-time technical editor and a budget for freelance contributors. At least five years of experience in magazine publishing is required, ideally in entertainment and/or technology. Willingness to collaborate with other departments—-sales, marketing, circulation, events and production, as well as several sister publications--is essential. You'll need to think big picture, and be very familiar with the business aspects of the publication. There are offices in both Los Angeles and New York, so if you are located in either city, you can be considered for the position. Please submit a cover letter, resume and writing or editing samples (PDFs or links to online articles) via email to: digitalfilmmakingmag@gmail.com. (OK to mention Ed) ...that you shouldn't call about the EA position at Ellery Queen's Mystery Magazine. Submit your cover letter and resume by snail mail only. Internships ...that Cosmopolitan is looking for SUMMER interns in the fashion department. Must be able to receive COLLEGE CREDIT and available 2/3 days a week. Resumes should be sent to Michanda Young, MichandaY2001@aol.com. ...that Popular Mechanics is looking for a part-time, PAID editorial special projects assistant to join our very successful digital editorial team. You will be part of an energetic, creative and highly innovative team of editors and producers helping to define the online editorial model. You will have the opportunity to write and report science, technology, automotive and home/lifestyle stories for an audience of 1.4 million online readers, as well as the task of helping to organize and curate an expansive catalogue of content over 15,000 pages deep. General media savvy, strong reporting chops and a genuine desire to learn—and to help shape—the future of the magazine editorial product are an absolute must, as is attention to detail. Familiarity with digital multimedia content and an automotive, technology or a science reporting background is preferred. Basic HTML and online publishing experience are pluses, but not required. Position starts immediately and runs through May, with three to four days per week preferred at reasonable rates. Please send resume, cover letter and clips to pmwebmaster@hearst.com. No phone calls, please! (OK to mention Ed) ...that MORE magazine is looking for a paid intern in the photo department. Applicants should be enthusiastic and hard working with good organizational and phone skills. We’re looking for an intern who is interested in photography and eager to learn. College students or recent grads would be perfect for this position. Responsibilities include organizing and returning film, handling portfolios, and some administrative duties. The job would be two days a week. Please email a cover letter and resume to allison.chin@meredith.com. No phone calls please! (OK to mention Ed)
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