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GLORIA STEINEM LOVES ED...
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...see below the announcement, before the news.

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SPECIAL ED HAPPY HOURS: MEN'S & SPORTS MAGAZINES
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Ed wants to throw back a few with all men's and sports' mag eds and ed-wannabes for a very Special Ed Happy Hour on Thursday, March 22 from 7-9 pm. Come out to Porky's (55 W 21st St, between 5th and 6th Aves) for $10 pitchers or $3 pints of domestic beers (Bud, Bud Light, and Miller Lite) and $4 well drinks, as well as half-price appetizers. Questions? Email events@ed2010.com.

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GLORIA STEINEM VISITS SYRACUSE ED ON CAMPUS
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Ed’s reps at Syracuse University flipped out when they met Gloria Steinem yesterday! The legendary feminist, journalist, and Ms. Magazine founder visited the university for a special lecture "An Evening With Gloria Steinem," hosted by the Ed On Campus. Ed was so nervous that he nearly broke a sweat going to meet her. But Steinem welcomed all with an open heart and mind, answering questions about starting a magazine, the publishing industry, and feminism. Seriously.

Here are six kickin' things, as written and reported by Syracuse EOC President Sharon Clott, she shared about the magazine industry that Ed loved the most:

1. She wants more: "The economy of magazines has changed since I started Ms. Women’s magazines can’t get ads unless they write favorably. It’s all for advertisers. I like Bitch and Bust."
2. She doesn’t pick sides in the print vs. online battle: "If the Internet came first, people would be welcoming print magazines and newspapers. They'd say, 'Oh, look it’s portable. I can take it places.' Meaning, just because the Internet's such a new medium, doesn't make it better."
3. She prefers reading online and reads all of her news online, except for the Sunday New York Times, as she always gets a paper copy of that. But, she doesn't read blogs (and doesn't plan on writing one of her own any time soon).
4. She's a hope-a-holic for magazines: "Ms. started with a group of women. We were all working as editors at magazines we wouldn't read. And all we wanted to do was make a magazine we would read."
5. She once made buttons that said "The truth will set you free. But first, it will piss you off." This came up in her discussion about the current administration's policies.
6. She wants you to tell your stories: "Our stories are narratives. Narratives are crucial. Our minds are organized around narratives. They always talk about the 'Oprahfication' of the news and I think if only. The 'serious' journalism lacks narratives."

Visit http://www.syracuseed2010.com/events.html for the full deets on the Gloria Steinem event with Syracuse University's chapter of Ed2010.

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News
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1. New York Observer
Portfolio Staff Gets a Gag Order on Quiet Launch
By Michael Calderone
3/21/07
http://www.observer.com/20070326/20070326_Michael_Calderone_media_offtherecord.asp

What goes into Portfolio’s new business journalism? Mr. New Journalism himself, for starters: “I’d been poking around on the subject of hedge funds,” Tom Wolfe said, “so I agreed to do 2,500 words.”

The hyped-yet-secretive new Cond? Nast business magazine is sending its first batch of pages to the printer this week, in order to get the 300-plus-page debut issue onto newsstands by April 24. Editor Joanne Lipman, who came to the startup from The Wall Street Journal in a roar of publicity, has put a gag order into effect—ordering the people assembling Portfolio on the 17th floor of 4 Times Square not to breathe a word about it in the hallways.

“People understand why they want secrecy, but it’s also frustrating,” said a Portfolio staffer. “You have to shut up in the elevators.” And—especially?—the cafeteria.

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2. WWD
Now Hiring
By Stephanie D. Smith
3/21/07
http://www.wwd.com/memopad/article/114154

Could Richard Beckman be having some trouble finding a replacement for Suzanne Grimes? The former Glamour publisher last week left her post as Cond? Nast Media Group senior vice president to join longtime chum Mary Berner at Reader's Digest Association. As time passes without an announcement of her replacement, buzz in the halls of 4 Times Square on who will take the job continues to grow. Some insiders thought the company would have announced a replacement by the end of last week, but sources say a candidate still has not been singled out for Grimes' job.

Sources say Allure vice president and publisher Nancy Berger Cardone and W president and publisher Nina Lawrence were both approached for the job, but neither is apparently interested in making the move. New Yorker vice president and publisher Lou Cona and Lisa Hughes, vice president and publisher of Cond? Nast Traveler, have also been named as likely candidates, as has Giulio Capua, vice president and publisher of Architectural Digest. But though various names have been circulated for the job, it's unclear whether any Cond? Nast publisher wants to give up his or her current gig to move to the Media Group.

The ideal replacement, according to sources, is an in-house publisher who is patient and on an even keel in terms of personality to meet the demands of both the company and its advertisers. "You have to be very diplomatic. You have 29 publishers to keep happy at different magazines," said one source. Additionally, "you're negotiating with clients, so you have to like that bantering back and forth."

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3. Advertising Age
A Brand New Time
By Nat Ives
3/19/07
http://adage.com/mediaworks/article?article_id=115646

Time magazine delivered the first issue of its big redesign last Friday, so Advertising Age asked an unusual mix of observers -- including media buyers, the editor of In Touch Weekly and Radar's creative director -- to play Monday-morning quarterback and tell us what they would have done differently.

Richard Spencer, editor in chief, In Touch Weekly "Well, you've asked someone who created a very photo-heavy magazine to comment, and I realize the responsibility Time has to the news, but I think any magazine's redesign should take into consideration that today's consumer wants something very visual and very immediate. With that said, there are three distinct problems: The cover doesn't tell me the magazine has been redesigned; the pacing still feels a little slow; and the photos don't pull me into the stories.

Robin Steinberg, senior VP-director of print investment and activation, MediaVest "It looks great: easy to read, very navigable. I like the layout. All good. It's great they are thinking about delivering news in a different format as consumers' behavior in consuming news has changed. What shouldn't change is the credibility of Time as a brand. Aesthetics are important as well as ease of navigation, but content and credibility are still key."

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4. Reuters
India says Hello! To high life with new magazine
By Staff
3/20/07
http://www.reuters.com/article/industryNews/idUSSP3749020070320

MUMBAI (Reuters) - Hello!, the global celebrity news magazine, launched its first issue in India on Tuesday, promising to pamper readers with a steady coverage of the champagne and caviar lives of celebrities and royalty.

Bigger stacks of glossy magazines are hitting the newsstands in India as an increasing number of foreign titles launch here, but tough ownership rules and low advertising yields are keeping a lid on profits.

Cosmopolitan, Marie Claire, Seventeen, Maxim, Time Out and OK! and others are already on the stands, with more in the wings.

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Whisper Jobs
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Ed hears ...

Jobs

...that a fast-paced magazine seeks an assistant to the editor-in-chief. Responsibilities: Maintain the editor?s busy schedule, correspondence and telephones. Act as a liaison to high profile individuals in fashion, art, business and entertainment fields. Requirements: 4-year college degree; 2-3 years administrative experience, preferably in publishing or entertainment; Excellent writing skills a must; Computer knowledge; Knowledge of fashion, art and entertainment very helpful. Please email your resume and cover letter specifying the position you are applying for along with salary requirements to magpublishers@yahoo.com. Also please specify the title of the position you are applying for and where you saw the posting. (Definitely mention Ed)

...that US Weekly Magazine seeks a dynamic, experienced general assignments reporter for its busy Los Angeles bureau. Our ideal candidate will have at least five years' experience, preferably at a weekly magazine. We need someone who can report news on top television, music and film celebrities. Must be a self-starter who can handle significant responsibility and work well in a team environment, as this position requires coordination with both Los Angeles and New York staffs. The position also requires travel, weekend rotation and evening assignments. Email resumes and cover letters to martha.flores@usmagazine.com. No phone calls please. (OK to mention Ed)

...that a financial, consumer and health publisher based in Stamford, Connecticut is looking for a research editor. This position derives from a new mission to enhance the current women?s health newsletter and expand into additional related publications. Reporting to the editor, the research editor must have exceptional fact checking skills, the ability to drill down into primary research and related info to ensure accuracy, knowledge of medical terminology and familiarity with a variety of topical issues in the women?s/health field and the ability to interview and accurately report information received from medical professionals. This is a full-time, on-site position. Compensation: $60-65K base. Requirements: Five or more years in research publishing editorial position. Knowledge and experience with both detailed fact checking on primary and secondary research sources. Collect fully annotated versions of information and provide contact information for sources to editor. Experience in health and/or related industry. Email resume to: prohrmann@pjlynch.com

...that Penton Media Inc., a leader in business-to-business communication and information, is looking for an associate editor. The position is a combination of writing and editing duties for two print publications and associated Web sites and e-mail newsletters. You will be responsible for a mix of timely news, Web stories and longer print pieces, including case history-type feature articles. Roughly 50% of the job entails line editing and other tasks involved in closing the monthly magazine and preparing Web stories and newsletters for production. There may be an opportunity for a limited amount of travel. POSITION REQUIREMENTS: The position requires a minimum of a BA in journalism, business, English or other related field. You need to be an adaptable self-starter, a writer who embraces the idea that the best stories rely heavily on solid reporting and research and make a compelling point. You must show ability to master a beat?to develop a deep understanding of a subject, cultivate important sources and come up with original insights into industry trends. Qualified candidates must possess two to five years of business reporting experience either at a newspaper or magazine and demonstrate some comfort level with technology topics. We?re looking for someone with a real passion who is not afraid to wade through industry jargon to get to the heart of a story. Penton Media provides a complete benefits package to its employees. Please submit a cover letter, resume and 3 writing samples along with salary requirements to: jobs@prismb2b.com, Attn: Job Code AELA-JH. (Definitely mention Ed)

...that www.BagTrends.com is looking for city contributors to do street trends, cover the local scene (we will give you the invites) and pitch bag-a-licious ideas. It will be 1-2 stories every 2 months, so it?s not a big time commitment. This is a great opportunity for a talented, fashionable, in-the-know collage student. No pay. Credit possible, not mandatory. Cities: Miami, LA, San Francesco, Chicago, Dallas, Washington DC, Atlanta, Boston, Vegas, London, Tokyo, Sydney, Rome, Toronto, Moscow, Paris E-mail resumes with SHORT cover letter to: info@bagtrends.com with ?Your City/Ed2010? by March 30th. No phone calls please. (Definitely mention Ed)

Internships

...that In Style magazine is looking for a full-time PAID Summer 2007 Art Department intern to start mid-May or beginning of June and work through the end of August. The ideal candidate should be proficient in QuarkXPress and PhotoShop; InDesign and Illustrator are a plus. Must be extremely organized, a fast worker, possess the ability to multi-task and prioritize, and have the desire to enter a career in magazine design. The intern will assist the art department with day to day tasks including all scanning, organizing of film for processing, distributing approved layouts, and handling a number of production duties. Must be in the NYC area and be available for an in-person interview. Please be prepared to show your portfolio. Prior magazine internship experience is a plus, but not required. Please send cover letter and resume to mariya_ivankovitser@instylemag.com. No phone calls please. (OK to mention Ed)

...that the Society for News Design's annual workshop in Boston will host the second annual contest to be THE INTERN this October. The top five winners will get internships at major newspapers (like the Boston Globe, Hartford Courant, and the New York Times) for summer 2008. Details, application, and ads to post on campus at: http://www.sndboston.com/students.php

...that Coutorture Media, a network of over 230 fashion websites and blogs, is looking to hire spring (and summer) editorial interns. We are looking for responsible, capable, enthusiastic, and smart (no dumb fashion bunnies please) interns to help us out with a variety of projects and day to day operations. We are a small shop so you will be able to shoulder as much responsibility as you can demontrate handling effectively. This is not a styling position or typical fashion closet position but rather for those interested in fashion writing, fashion publishing, and new media. Possible tasks include researching topics for our 12 daily editor's blog posts, writing blog posts for our editors blog, scheduling interviews for our launching podcast series with industry professionals, conducting said interviews, showroom visits, designer visits and other on the ground work necessary for creating interesting editorial. As well, we have a variety of partnerships with magazines like Elle.com and Lucky that require maintenance and upkeep, including our content exchange program, blogger outreach, and other digital projects. We require solid phone skills, a friendly attitude, and a basic understanding of fashion as you will be working with publicists, marketers and other industry professionals on a regular basis. Telecommuting is fine, even preferred, as our editors work out of their homes though you are welcome to join our EIC at her Brooklyn home/office. We would like someone to be available at least 15 to 20 hours a week with whatever hours work for you as we work round the clock. Perks include all the free beauty products you can handle, invites to all the parties you see written up in the Daily (we just never make it to all of them) and a spot on our masthead as a full-fledged member of our team. Plus you will not only be working with a very sweet and chill editorial team with minimal hierarchy but you will get to interact with hundreds of amazing bloggers each and every day. Older students may even have the chance to be hired full-time as we are looking to expand our editorial staff in the coming months. Please visit Coutorture.com to get a feel for the work we do, our editorial voice, and our partners. Also check out this mediabistro piece to get a feel for some of our work: http://www.mediabistro.com/articles/cache/a9483.asp. Contact Julie Frederickson, julief@coutorture.com with a resume, cover letter, and 2 writing samples. *This is an official Ed2010 posting*

...that www.BagTrends.com, an online magazine devoted to all things bags, is looking for an art assistant to assist the creative director. In the past two years, we've grown into the authority on bags covering the topic from all angles (celebs, fashion shows, street trends, designer Q&A, top trends, bag-a-licious finds, etc.). We now also have ShopBagTrends.com to meet the shopping needs of our readers. Our site has been on the front page of The Wall St. Journal, in LUCKY, on ABC and other media outlets. RESPONSIBILITIES: edit images based on set specifications, brainstorm layout ideas, assist with photo shoots or events (i.e. fashion week), as needed. SKILLS NEEDED: Photoshop, FrontPage, Flash a plus, but not necessary, extremely organized, ability to work independently (will work from comfort of your home/dorm), fashionable in your presence and aware of current trends, previous internship experience preferred. You may receive college credit for the internship, but it's not essential. This is a job you can do from the comfort of your dorm room. We're looking for someone to commit at least 2 full days. Send a SHORT cover letter and resume to: michelle@bagtrends.com by March 24th. Please, no phone calls. (OK to mention Ed)

...that Soho Publishing is looking for four interns (knitting editorial, sewing and crafts editorial, website/marketing, fashion stylist. Interns will work closely with Soho editors on a number of titles, including Vogue Knitting, Crochet Today and Adorn. Candidates should be a college junior, senior or recent graduate. A passion for knitting, crocheting, sewing or embellishments is big plus. Hours are flexible, but a commitment of 20 hours is required. Local candidates are preferred. To apply, send resume and cover letter in one word document to Jennifer Owens, managing editor at: jennifer@sohopublishing.com. No phone calls, please. (OK to mention Ed)

...that gURL.com, a leading online community and content site for teenage girls that contains stories, games and interactive content produced with an independent editorial voice, is looking for summer editorial interns. We are committed to discussing issues that affect the lives of girls age 13 and up in a nonjudgmental, personal way. Through honest writing, visuals and liberal use of humor, we try to give girls a new way of looking at subjects that are crucial to their lives. We hope to provide connection and identification in a way that is not possible in other media. Our content deals frankly with sexuality, emotions, body image, etc. Duties: Support editorial staff. Contribute during editorial meetings. Write smaller features to be published on site. Fact check articles and research new ideas. Moderate community boards. Eventually, develop own independent project to be published on the site. Requirements: School credit. Commitment to 12 - 15 hours/week. No monetary compensation. Strong writing skills, interest in women's/teen issues, basic knowledge of the web. To apply: Send resume and cover letter to Alexis Finc, alexis@gurl.com. (OK to mention Ed)

...that Time Inc. Content Solutions (read: custom publishing) is looking for a spring editorial intern. The intern would assist editors who manage several high-end custom magazines commissioned by major companies. Duties would include story research, small writing assignments, and some administrative tasks. The internship is modestly paid but schedules are flexible and it's a great learning environment for a budding magazine person. Prior editorial experience necessary. InDesign or Quark experience preferred. E-mail resume and a sharp cover letter to sarah_alger@timeinc.com. (OK to mention Ed)

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