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...especially if they’re filled with cream, or stuffed with cash!
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ED'S SPRING INTERN PARTY
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Ed knows interns are stressing big time from finals, group projects, and—above all—the job/internship search. So on Thursday, April 12th at 6 p.m., he's unwinding with cheap drinks at Finnerty's Irish Pub for Ed's Spring Intern Party, and he wants you to come! Special guest will be Lindsey Pollak, who just published the book "Getting From College to Career: 90 Things to Do Before You Join the Real World." Lindsey will spill her secrets on the Real World and bring copies of her book.

Don't worry if you're under 21—Ed cleared it with the manager and all are welcome. Editors and interns: Spread the word to any other intern-types you know!

WHO: NYC magazine interns (and candidate-seeking editors are especially welcome!)
WHAT: Ed's Spring Intern Party
FEATURING: Lindsey Pollak, author of "Getting From College to Career"
WHEN: Thursday, April 12th, 6-8pm
WHERE: Finnerty's Irish Pub, 2nd Ave. between 13th & 14th

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News
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WWD
Cutting the News
By Stephanie D. Smith
April 6, 2007
http://www.wwd.com/memopad/article/114650

American Media Inc. continues to cut back at celebrity weekly Star. Though an AMI spokesman said on March 27 that no more layoffs would be forthcoming after the company cut 12 jobs that week, on Tuesday it bid adieu to a few more staffers — Star's fashion director, Joni Cohen, and its marketing assistant, Josh Liebman. Fashion publicists were tipped off to the change via an e-mail that said that, as of April 4, "there will no longer be fashion in Star or a Star fashion department."

Such a statement seems to indicate a move back to Star's tabloid roots, especially now that new editor in chief Candace Trunzo, formerly editor of sister title The Globe, has taken the helm. But a spokesman for Star said fashion coverage in Star will be "the same or more than before." To fill the gaps, Star's beauty director, Tara Kraft, will become the magazine's fashion director, and Taryn Adler, assistant to AMI editorial director Bonnie Fuller, will become associate beauty director. As for why Cohen and Liebman were let go, a Star spokesman said they were "internal editor decisions" and that both Cohen and Liebman were freelancers. That said, Cohen served two years at Star and previously worked at Vogue and Allure.

Also, as reported by Advertising Age on Thursday, Star cut its rate base by 150,000 copies to 1.35 million, which AMI chief operating officer John Miller attributed to rising postal rates.

2. WWD
Revolving Door
By Stephanie D. Smith
April 6, 2007
http://www.wwd.com/memopad/article/114650

Can one be fired for making too much money for the company? Us Weekly associate publisher Charlie McNiff is leaving the title as of today. A spokesman said his departure comes after management and McNiff "could not come to an agreement on a new contract and decided to part ways." But sources close to McNiff said Wenner Media founder Jann Wenner was increasingly frustrated at how much McNiff was being paid in commissions as the celebrity weekly's ad revenue grew. Last year was the title's biggest ever, clocking in $276 million in ad revenue, according to estimates by Publishers Information Bureau. Sources said McNiff's new contract would have significantly decreased his amount of compensation. Meanwhile, sources also said contract negotiations for Us Weekly publisher Vicci Lasdon Rose over similar terms to reduce her compensation have been discussed.

3. WWD
Your Job to Party
By Stephanie D. Smith
April 6, 2007
http://www.wwd.com/memopad/article/114650?page=1

Sources say Maxim associate publisher Steve DeLuca is joining Cond? Nast Traveler as associate publisher, beginning Monday. Once he settles into his new office, one of his first duties will be to mix and mingle in at Traveler's Hot List Party April 19 at the new Bowery Hotel. The party is one of several events at the just-opened hotel that week, including the Gap and Council of Fashion Designers of America bash on April 17 to launch a new line of pieces designed by Doo.Ri, Rodarte and Thakoon. Grandmaster Flash, fresh off of his induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, will be the celebrity DJ at the Traveler event.

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EdAd
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Whisper Jobs
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Ed hears ...

...that a brand new weekly magazine seeks stringers for the Real Life department. Based on the assignment and *strict deadline* you will solicit men and women to share stories, submit preliminary responses, full contact info for fact-checking and digital photos. Work from home, some pay, great experience for recent grads and journalism students. Please send resume to Chrissy: ccoppa@bauerpublishing.com. (OK to mention Ed)

...that Dickey Publishing, Inc. based in Atlanta is looking for Atlanta-based freelance copy editors. Must be very well-versed in AP style as well as exhibit a talent in content editing. MUST HAVE AT LEAST 3 YEARS POST COLLEGE EXPERIENCE (if you don’t, please do not apply). Some in office time needed. Interested copy editors should email cover letter and resume to Editor-In-Chief Beth Weitzman at bweitzman@jezebelmagazine.com. (OK to mention Ed)

...that a new Hearst website is looking for a freelance photo editor to start immediately. You will be researching and calling in press photos. Basic photo research, and Photoshop knowledge required. Please contact: Gloria Dawson @ DPHOTO@HEARST.COM. (OK to mention Ed)

...that New York City-based publisher New Hope Media has an immediate opening for an assistant editor for its special interest magazines and websites, ADDitude (for people with attention-deficit disorder) and Adoptive Families (for families before and after adoption). The Assistant Editor is responsible for a wide range of reporting/writing and editing projects, including writing short columns based on interviews with experts; reporting and writing occasional features; writing and editing e-newsletter content; brainstorming heds and deks for both magazines and the web; and overseeing website content. The ideal candidate will have 1+ year of experience working as an editorial assistant in a magazine environment, plus reporting and writing know-how. Quark and Web/Dreamweaver experience a plus. This full-time position begins immediately. The company offers a competitive and negotiable salary, excellent benefits, a pleasant work environment, and flexible work hours.(OK to mention Ed)

Internships

...that applicants for the intern position at MetroSports New York should resend their materials. Their email system conked out and all electronic communication over the past few days has been lost in the abyss. Please reapply to melanie@metrosports.com. (OK to mention Ed)

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About Ed:
Ed2010 ("ed twenty-ten") is a purely volunteer organization dedicated to helping young editors reach their dream magazine jobs. Find out more (and donate to the cause!) at ed2010.com

Whisper jobs or internships to share? Send 'em to whispers@ed2010.com. Ed'll keep it anonymous for you.

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