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Can you tell that Ed's ready for the spring weather?!
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NYC: Win a meeting with Will Dana, managing editor of Rolling Stone!
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Clear your schedule on Wed evening, April 11 from 7-9 for an Ed2010 Happy Hour at the Mean Fiddler (266 W. 47 St, b.t. Broadway and 8). Drink specials include $5 well drinks, $3.50 domestic beers, and $4 shots (if you're feeling adventurous). Raffle tix will be available at the event and online (details TK).

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L.A. Book Club Meets on Tuesday!
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LA Edsters: If you snagged a copy of Helen Gurley Brown’s book “Dear Pussycat: Mash Notes and Missives from the Desk of Cosmopolitan’s Legendary Editor,” then make sure you join Ed to talk about the juicy details: Tuesday, March 27, at 7 p.m. at Cow’s End in Venice. Questions? Sree.Roy@bobit.com. See you there!

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News
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1. New York Post
GIVE WOMEN THE BIZ
By Keith J. Kelly
3/23/07
http://www.nypost.com/seven/03232007/business/give_women_the_biz_business_keith_j__kelly.htm

FORBES is working on the launch of a new women's business magazine.

One source said it is seen as a flanking maneuver to try to protect the franchise from the impact of Portfolio, which since it is being edited by a woman, Joanne Lipman, and published by Cond? Nast is expected to have a decent appeal to women.

The magazine is going to be called Forbes Life Executive Women.

2. WWD
Memo Pad: Tabloid Glare
By Valerie Seckler
3/26/07
http://www.wwd.com/memopad/article/114289

Twenty-first-century Americans may have an unquenchable thirst for the latest celebrity dish. But former president Bill Clinton is not among them. "I think there's something wrong with modern culture if Britney Spears — who I happen to like — can't have a personal crisis without having it splashed all over the tabloids," he griped. Clinton, himself one of the bigger stars in the celebrity constellation, took exception to the media's ever-expanding eye into people's private lives Friday in a talk to about 1,000 media types assembled by TV Land for the upfronts.

The former president said his own tastes in entertainment run more to Fox's "24" ("even if it's on that uber right-wing channel"), ABC's "Grey's Anatomy" and ABC's "Boston Legal." Of the latter, Clinton chuckled: "The chemistry between William Shatner and James Spader is something to behold every week."

TV Land has made no secret of its efforts to reinvigorate its programming with original shows, such as "Family Foreman" and "High School Reunion," both in development. The channel, a division of Viacom's MTV Networks, hired Clinton for the event held at the Frederick P. Rose Hall in Manhattan, which was part of its upfront effort to woo advertisers for the fourth quarter of 2007 through the third quarter of 2008.

3. WWD
Memo Pad: Red Alert
By Jacob Bernstein and Stephanie D. Smith
3/26/07
http://www.wwd.com/memopad/article/114289

After several extensive delays, American Media finally released its financial restatement with the Securities and Exchange Commission last week. Even by the most generous estimations, the numbers were dismal and raised questions about how intensely the heat will be turned up on chief executive David Pecker.

Last year, the company hemorrhaged money, going from a net loss of $13.8 million to a loss of $160 million. The bulk of that loss was attributed to "various trade names and goodwill [that] were revalued and determined to be impaired," said the company. In its statement, AMI noted that "the trade names of the National Enquirer, Star, Weekly World News, Country Weekly, National Examiner, Sun and MiniMag reporting units were impaired and consequently recorded a…charge of approximately $122.5 million." Similar problems with Star and Weekly World News led to charges of $24.9 million. "[This] had an adverse impact on the anticipated future cash flows of these reporting units used in the annual impairment analysis performed during the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2006," AMI said. At which time, the company determined "negative future cash flows for Weekly World News, Sun and National Examiner" that suggested the publications had passed maturity level. While specifics were not broken out regarding the full extent of the impairment provision, the company noted a variety of factors might have contributed, including "expected future circulation declines and unexpected underperformance during fiscal year 2006."

The restatement of the company's 2004 and 2005 numbers was due to long-standing issues with AMI's financial reporting. The board had put pressure on Pecker to hire independent-minded financial executives, according to several company sources.

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4. WWD
Memo Pad: Portfolio Patrol
By Irin Carmon
3/26/07
http://www.wwd.com/memopad/article/114289?page=1

As the last call on the feature well at Portfolio is made, a marquee piece on terrorism by Kurt Eichenwald is said to be on hold, according to sources at the magazine. The recent controversy surrounding Eichenwald having given $2,000 to a source while he was a New York Times reporter has reportedly made editors nervous that it will overshadow the launch issue, and Eichenwald is said to be frustrated about access to his editors. Said one source close to the magazine: "I don't think it will be in the first issue." An expensive Web video to go with the story has been shot. Eichenwald did not return calls by press time, and a spokeswoman for the magazine said, "We do not comment on stories."

In the wake of a New York Observer story that referred to a "gag order" on the launch, rumors are swirling about secrecy at the magazine. One tale that Portfolio staffers have been given special key card access that restricts other visitors to their offices is unfounded (the floor is shared with human resources, and the Portfolio side has the men's room), but staffers did cop to a closed, windowless "magazine room" under lock and key that contains the mock-ups of the first issue. (The spokeswoman referred to these accounts as "not true.")

In other news, portfolio.com has added three bloggers to the fold: Lauren Goldstein Crowe, who helped launch Time Style & Design, will blog about fashion; Felix Salmon will blog on finance, and Tim Swanson, formerly of Premiere, will have an entertainment news blog. The magazine will appear on April 16, and the Web site will go live the same day.

5. Media Week
Gathering Some Moss at New York
By Tony Case
3/26/07
http://www.mediaweek.com/mw/news/recent_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1003562266

New York, under maverick editor in chief Adam Moss, continues to make great strides on the edit side, this month receiving a record seven National Magazine Award nominations, including General Excellence. Meanwhile, its revamped Web site is building audience and last month was named Magazine Web Site of the Year in the Service/Lifestyle category in the Magazine Publishers of America’s first-ever Digital Awards.

But business-side achievements are not keeping pace with editorial plaudits. Ad pages through March 27 are down 7.5 percent to 634, per Mediaweek Monitor, even though the March 12-19 “Best of New York” double issue was the biggest in the franchise’s 14-year history, sporting 166 ad pages, including new accounts such as BMW and Christian Dior.

Publisher Larry Burstein is all smiles when talking about award nominations and spiking Web traffic, but grew a little testy when asked whether ad business shouldn’t be stronger considering the magazine’s much-buzzed-about revived edit. “With growth so strong over the last five years, at some point it slows down a little bit,” he explained. Burstein blames slow business thus far this year on the real estate market’s “shaky start.” But he predicted 2007 would mark the fifth straight year of ad gains, with growth across several categories, including financial services, fashion and liquor.

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Whisper Jobs
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Ed hears ...

...that More Magazine is currently seeking a highly creative, versatile senior editor with experience at a top women's fashion magazine to: Manage and coordinate all casting/bookings for beauty & fashion department from start to finish including all editorial shoots and editorial related media events. Ability to produce and manage photo shoots with 3+ years of on-set styling & shooting/sittings experience. Ability to organize, maintain and grow database of real women 40+ for fashion and beauty features. Ideal candidate must have strong interview and research skills in beauty and fashion, and 3-5 years magazine experience. Please email resumes to Human Resources at HR@Meredith.com

...that there's an editorial assistant position open at WeightWatchers.com. The company is good and it's a great place to start your editorial career. Send your resume along with salary requirements to HR@weightwatchers.com. Reference the position name in the subject. Do NOT mention Ed.

...that Right On! and Black Beat, based in New York City and two of the longest running urban teen entertainment magazines in the industry, seeks a full-time associate editor. This is a fast-paced environment, so the right candidates must be organized and able to handle many tasks at once. Responsibilities include reporting, researching, writing and editing music, fashion, lifestyle & beauty stories of the popular urban & hip-hop culture, as well as interviewing high profile artists and individuals, all while keeping in mind our savvy teen reader. Candidate will also update the website with short but interesting daily news updates. An upbeat attitude and genuine enthusiasm and passion for the subject matter is imperative. With such a small staff, this is an opportunity for the right person to shine and demonstrate their talent. Requirements: BA in journalism or English; strong writing, editing, organizational skills; proficiency in MSWord; Web experience is a plus. Ideal candidate will be flexible, personable, have good communication skills, the ability to be a team player and pitch innovative story ideas directly to the editor-in-chief. Please send your resume, cover letter and 3-5 clips to Danica Daniel via email at ddaniel@dorchestermedia.com with the subject line “Associate Editor Position.” Salary starts at 25k. Please no phone calls, candidates that meet requirements will be contacted.*This is an official Ed2010 posting*

...that Gayot.com, a luxury restaurant and travel website in Los Angeles, has an opening for an editorial assistant with an excellent command of the English language, a bachelor's degree, and some previous experience writing and editing (published preferred, but unpublished no problem). We’re looking for someone self-motivated, organized, and efficient to provide support to the editors, create and maintain web pages, edit and proofread, optimize images for the web, give creative input as well as write occasional articles, blurbs, headlines etc. Working knowledge of Dreamweaver, Photoshop, HTML a plus. Salary based on skills and experience. Please reply to Web Editor at: editorial@gayot.com.

...that American Business Media, the association of business information companies, is seeking communications coordinator. Are you an excellent writer and editor with an interest in media and online video production? Do you want to report on and photograph events, write and edit articles for various news outlets (e-newsletters, blog and printed pieces), assist with digital marketing initiatives, and function as central communications contact? If you said yes to both those questions and are an excellent communicator, who likes working in a fast paced, team environment, then contact us! Send your resume, with a cover letter and writing samples to careers@abmmail.com. The salary is $28k and American Business Media provides a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life insurance, liberal time-off, 401(k), and more. *This is an official Ed2010 posting*

Internships

...that Popular Science magazine is looking for a full-time intern for the spring/early Summer to start in mid-April. Primary duties include reporting, research and writing, including news items, sidebars and more for both the Web site and the magazine. Some science or tech background is helpful, but not essential. This is not a coffee-fetching gig—we're a small, young staff so we rely on our interns to do real work and contribute just like anyone else. Pay is $100/week. Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resum? and clips to martha.harbison@time4.com. (OK to mention Ed)

...that a high-end, nationally known luxury lifestyle magazine seeks a research intern with excellent attention to detail and ability to work in fast-paced, deadline-driven environment in downtown D.C. Full-time freelance work is offered with opportunity for placement recommendations and valuable experience in magazine publishing environment. Required Skills & Experience: Ability to write quickly and accurately on deadline. Sophisticated understanding of how to find news and information on the Web. Strong interpersonal and communications skills. Proven record of meeting deadlines on-time and with accuracy. Meticulous attention to detail. Ability to remain on-task and self-motivated. Please include a resume and a cover letter. Email to katie@wshingtonlife.com for information.

...that that same downtown D.C. mag is also looking for an editorial intern. Required Skills & Experience: Ability to write quickly and accurately on deadline. Sophisticated understanding of how to find news and information on the Web. Strong interpersonal and communications skills. Proven record of meeting deadlines on-time and with accuracy. Meticulous attention to detail. Ability to remain on-task and self-motivated.

...that More magazine is looking for a full-time, paid intern to start ASAP. The intern will be responsible for assisting the research and editorial departments with administrative tasks and will also have the opportunity to assist with special projects. Pay is $12/hour. More magazine is a lifestyle publication for women over 40 and was recently awarded Ad Age’s Magazine of the Year for 2006. Please email resumes to dara.pettinelli@meredith.com. ABSOLUTELY NO PHONE CALLS. We will contact you if we are interested. (OK to mention Ed)

...that the Women’s Sports Foundation®, a national non-profit organization, is accepting applications for full time internship positions for June-December 2007. Responsibilities include working in our Information Referral Service and assignment in the Online Media department under the direction of an individual supervisor. Monthly stipend is $800/month. Interns work in our East Meadow, NY office for the hours of 9am-5pm, Monday through Friday. Interns may also obtain college credit along with the stipend. The Online Media intern position offers a unique opportunity for applicants interested in journalism, communications, web design, creative writing, online marketing, women’s studies and beyond. Online Media interns spearhead and assist with projects across departments. Duties include: writing original articles for a high-traffic site, interviewing champion athletes and other influential members of the women’s sports community, creating foundation e-newsletter, managing linking relationships with web partners, creating graphics, finding and formatting photos, and posting women’s sports news and television listings. Experience with computer programming and graphic design is NOT required. However, a creative mind, attention to detail, ability to write effectively, interest in learning about the internet and passion for women’s sport is a MUST. To be considered for this opportunity, please send a cover letter stating your interest, a resume and two writing samples to Ramona Collins, Program Manager at rcollins@womenssportsfoundation.org or by fax at 516-542-4716. (OK to mention Ed)

...that the Women's Sports Foundation is also looking for a publications intern. The publications intern is responsible for producing the foundation's youth membership newsletter, as well as assisting with the foundation's other publications. Primary duties include writing feature articles, researching, gathering photos, editing text and possibly designing and laying out pages for other printed materials. The publications intern must be able to handle several projects at once and will have the opportunity to work with various foundation departments. The fublications intern must have strong written and verbal communication skills, as well as strong word processing skills. Page layout/desktop publishing experience is preferred. The ability to think creatively is a plus. To be considered for this opportunity, please send a cover letter stating your interest, a resume and two writing samples to Ramona Collins, Program Manager at rcollins@womenssportsfoundation.org or by fax at 516-542-4716. (OK to mention Ed)

...that Cosmopolitan magazine is looking for editorial interns for the FALL 2007 semester (we are no longer accepting applications for the Summer semester). Interns must be able to work two full days per week and must receive college credit for the internship (do not apply if you won’t be able to get credit). Responsibilities include assisting editors with research and reporting, sorting mail, sending out magazines, compiling newspaper clippings, working on editorial-related projects, as well as providing administrative support to busy staff. You must have excellent communication skills (both written and verbal), be proficient in MS Office, and have the ability to multitask. The ideal candidate is an English or Journalism major, with prior magazine internship experience, but those who’ve worked only on school publications will be considered. To apply, please send cover letter (stating your availability) and resume to Jo Ann Liguori, Acting Managing Editor, at jliguori@hearst.com with FALL EDITORIAL INTERNS in the subject line. The deadline for applications is June 29. We will contact ONLY those candidates in whom we are interested. NO PHONE CALLS. (OK to mention Ed)

...that W Magazine is looking for motivated interns to start immediately in the accessories closet. This is not an editorial position. Duties will include checking in and returning samples for photo shoots, running errands, working on special projects and helping the accessories assistant and editors. Must be able to work well in a fast-paced environment, take initiative and be extremely detail oriented. School credit or support is required as this is not a paid position. Please contact Jen Kramer at Jen_Kramer@condenast.com with your resume and availability. (OK to mention Ed)

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