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ACE YOUR NEXT EDIT TEST!
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Have you taken a million edit tests but never land the gig? It's not you, it's that you don't know the secrets to giving editors what they want. Find out what they are. Chandra Czape Turner, Ed's founder & president and the Executive Editor of CosmoGIRL! (formerly of LHJ, Glamour, YM, etc.) is teaching a 2-day class on how to prep for an edit test. Part 1: How to study the mag, how to edit the test piece, what they are looking for when they ask for a critique or for your ideas. Part 2: Display copy-writing experts Jennifer Goldstein (who's worked at CosmoGIRL!, Philadelphia Style and Sephora.com) and Emily Kate Warren (who's worked at O! The Oprah Magazine and promotional copywriter for KLSU radio) will show you how to tailor your test to the specific mag you're applying to and how to write display copy so good that it'll sell the magazine on YOU.

WHEN: May 22 & 23 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. (bring your own sack dinner!)
WHERE: TK LOCATION IN MIDTOWN NYC
HOW MUCH: $100 (if you're unemployed it's only $85 -- Ed's nice like that)
WHO IT'S FOR: Editorial Assistant, Assistant Editor and Associate Editor applicants. You must be no more than 3 years out of college.
HOW TO SIGN UP: Send an email with the subject line ACE YOUR NEXT EDIT TEST to edschool@ed2010.com with your name, current job (full-time or internship) if you have one (tell us if you don't) and year of college graduation. We’ll send you a link to sign up for the class plus the class location. ACT QUICKLY--THIS CLASS HAS LIMITED SEATING!

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News
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1. Fishbowl
Ellies 2007: Live Blog
By TK
5/1/07
http://www.mediabistro.com/fishbowlny/magazines/ellies_2007_the_liveblog_58153.asp

COCKTAIL HOUR 6:08PM: Martha Stewart arrives. _6:24PM: Adam Moss and David Remnick wrap up a long conversation. 7:28PM: Vogue editor Anna Wintour arrives. Late._7:33PM: "Are you up for an award?" Wintour: "Best picture or something. We never win."_7:33PM: One-half of mediabistro.com editorial coverage [Rebecca] quakes after the other half [Dylan], while thanking her for posing for a picture, slaps Wintour on the shoulder as if we'd just spent a long night chugging beers with her. A faint halo emanates from rogue hand for rest of evening.

THE AWARDS 7:38PM: KT Tunstall prefaces performance by billing herself as one of the few musicians who can read and thanks editors for their efforts, since magazines have been partly responsible for her not commiting suicide during all the time she spends in airports.

7:40PM: Via video, Ellen Degeneres also hails magazines: "Thanks to W for enabling me to show my bra to so many people at one time." Also pays tribute to David Remnick, Richard Stengel, Graydon Carter, and Martha Stewart, and wraps up with a rallying cry: "Give 'em hell, Cat Fancy..."_7:42PM: Cindi Leive vows not to refer to the Ellies as "the Oscars of the magazine world."

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2. New York Times
Ex-Newsweek Editor to Join NBC as Senior Vice Presiden
By Bill Carter
5/2/07
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/05/02/business/media/02nbc.html?_r=1&oref=slogin

NBC, the broadcast network, yesterday named the former editor of Newsweek magazine, Mark Whitaker, as senior vice president for news, a job that will make him the No. 2 executive in the network’s news division.

Mr. Whitaker, who worked at Newsweek for 25 years, will assume oversight of NBC’s daily editorial and newsgathering work under the president of the division, Steve Capus.

NBC executives said no one had been performing Mr. Whitaker’s assignment on a full-time basis since Bill Wheatley left two years ago.

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3. Forbes
Hot Daily Media Diets
By Atoosa Rubenstein
5/2/07
http://www.forbes.com/home/opinions/2007/05/01/atoosa-media-diets-oped-cx_ar_0502atoosa.html

My friend, writer Jesse Kornbluth, recently said to me, "You are spectacularly uninformed about things your critics know well." He was referring to my media diet. And I don't disagree with him.

I have spent the last decade eating ... uh ... I mean reading, sweets exclusively. One might even say I'm addicted. Before I drink my morning sugar-free (ironic) Red Bull, I've already gobbled up The New York Post (horoscopes first, Page Six second) and Women's Wear Daily's Memo Pad column. Then, I pretty much subsist on MySpace--the micro-media Lothario that stole me away from the old man--with jolts of Perez Hilton when things get too sweet. (He is my Sour Patch Kid.)

I guess my Sugar Media addiction began almost nine years ago when I started CosmoGIRL! I wanted to get to know my audience ... and soon I was living, breathing and, yes, eating with her.

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4. Mr. Magazine
God and War: Newsweek’s Meacham “favorite things” and other words of wisdom
By Gary Bourgeault
5/1/07
http://mrmagazine.wordpress.com/2007/05/01/god-and-war-newsweeks-meacham-favorite-things-and-other-words-of-wisdom/

This week’s cover of Newsweek happens to reflect editor Jon Meacham’s “two favorite topics”: God and War. Meacham shared his views about his favorite topics and many others in an hour-long Q and A session with the journalism students at the University of Mississippi during a meeting with them on the Oxford campus. The Newsweek editor told students that these are “interesting times” and that the business of “printing on dead trees” will continue to be with us in the future. Armed with a circulation of over three million copies every week, a readership of over 20 million readers, and five to five and a half million unique visitors on the web, Meacham compared the reading habits of consumers in print and online. Meacham said “people do not read long form on the internet. 500 words is the max. An average cover story of Newsweek is 4,000 words, so it takes eight pages on the web.” Meacham asked the students to guess the percentage of viewers/readers who go from page one to page two on the web. “80% DO NOT…they drop before they flip to page two.” And how many stay until page 8 on the web with the story, he asked and quickly answered, “My mom will be the only one.” He reminded the students that journalism is not for the faint hearted and the future is always going to be for good writing…however he warned the students that we have to earn people’s attention and respect their most precious resource, time (I am sure he did not mean TIME). “In a blizzard of choices,” Meacham said, “To reach your audience, you need to be eloquent in the narrative with something new on every page to stop the readers.” Good words of wisdom for everyone who believes that our future is based on good reporting, good writing, good editing and above all a good sense of news judgment. Thank you Jon, we indeed live in “interesting times.”

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Whisper Jobs
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Ed hears ...

Apartment

If you or someone you know needs a place to stay from late May through October (or any part in between), here's the deal of the century: A one bedroom sublet in a lovely 3-br apartment near 53rd st. and 9th ave. Walking distance of nearly every subway line, Central Park and about 14 Thai restaurants. Only $850, though electric and cable/internet are extra, and the bedroom will be totally unfurnished. Email bjgoldst@gmail.com for more info.

Jobs

...that an editor-in-chief seeks an entry-level assistant. In addition to handling E-I-C's expense reports, schedule, day-to-day requests, phones and other admin tasks, you'll have the opportunity to work on research and writing projects. Send cover letter, one ref and resume to Chrissy. ccoppa@bauerpublishing.com. (OK to mention Ed)

...that a Bauer Publishing weekly mag seeks an entry-level editorial assistant to be responsible for heavy admin, billing and some writing and research projects. Ideal for a May graduate. Candidates who have interned at a women's glossy will be highly considered. Please email resume and one reference to: Chrissy at ccoppa@bauerpublishing.com

...that Rodale Inc. is currently seeking an assistant editor for their Custom Publishing department located in Emmaus, Pennsylvania. Responsibilities include: Work closely with members of the Editorial Team in a support capacity, contributing to multiple magazines. Research, write, and edit articles. Contribute to brainstorming for specific sections in up to 3 magazines. Handle assigning/editing/writing of specific depts in multiple magazines, working under the supervsion of an editor. The ideal candidate will possess: Experience working at a magazine and have some familiarity with a monthly production schedule and short deadlines. Prior internship experience. College degree in journalism. Must be organized, resourceful, personable and good with deadlines. An interest in fitness, health and wellness. Must possess a "can do" attitude that doesn't wilt with stress and excels when given freedom. Excellent written, typing, idea-generation, telephone and computer skills. Eagerness to conceive, research and write a high volume of short items, with cleverness and professionalism. Ability to handle a variety of projects at the same time, for different audiences. Post resume on www.rodale.com

...that Travel + Leisure is looking for a full-time freelance editorial assistant to work on special projects, including books, guides, television, and more. The ideal candidate will have completed at least one magazine internship and will be an incredibly organized person with a comprehensive knowledge of travel, food, and arts and culture. The assistant will take a primary, critical role in facilitating the production of up to four books a year; administrative tasks will include creating/maintaining lineups, clearing rights, generating contracts, and acting as a liaison between editorial, art, photo, and production teams. Editorial tasks can include ? though will not be limited to ? conducting additional research, and writing captions and heds and deks. A talented person with the right mix of follow-through, smarts, and initiative will find many opportunities to grow at the magazine. Qualified candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to tandleditorialresumes@gmail.com.

...that columnist and personal finance author Marshall Loeb seeks an intern/freelance assistant to assist him with his many projects for MarketWatch. Work week is flexible but applicant must be able to commit to 30 hours per week. Candidate?s duties to include gathering background information for stories, doing research for feature stories, conducting interviews, writing a daily personal finance column, assisting with broadcast interviews, assisting with basic office work, administrative tasks and other projects as determined by manager. Former interns have gone onto successful magazine jobs at Forbes, SmartMoney, Money and others. Candidate must possess the following qualifications: relevant experience and/or course work in business journalism, proven written skills, ability to work independently; flexibility and ability to multi-task, computer literate, and be a recent j-school graduate or currently in college. Interest in personal finance a plus. Send cover letter and resume to mloeb@marketwatch.com and imangla@marketwatch.com. You must also apply through www.dowjones.com (job ID # 106787).

...that Stuff magazine is looking for a skilled designer to fill in for the week, and possibly become a go-to freelancer as projects arise. The position requires a proven track record, proficiency with InDesign and the ability to take direction. If you are available immediately through 5/9, send an email to jstein@dennispub.com.

...that there may be an EA position opening this week at Marie Claire. Do NOT mention Ed.

...that a freelance associate editor position in the decorating group at woman's day special interest publications is open. Great opportunity to find stories and locations, direct magazine content, assign, research, edit and write. Decorating interest/experience a plus. Send resumes to jnayar@hfmus.com.

...that Maxim is looking for an experienced fact-checker to join its research team. The position is full-time freelance (which means 40 hours per week at an hourly rate) and located in our Midtown Manhattan office. Hopeful start date would be May 21. Please email your resume and a brief cover letter to the research chief at claypoole@maximmag.com. (OK to mention Ed)

Internships

...that a Manhattan-based new media company with significant traffic and momentum is looking for 5 ambitious, well-connected journalism students for a summer internship. Spend your summer working in Soho two days a week to help us create the #1 blog network reaching the college audience. Your job will be to recruit student bloggers in anticipation of our network's fall launch. You'll also work alongside our editor-in-chief to participate in the development of our network's editorial voice. So if you're excited to motivate your peers - recruiting and managing funny/smart student bloggers - and you think working at a startup sounds like fun, we want to hear from you! You will be given a $25/day stipend and all the free Vitamin Water/Diet Coke you want -- and on Fridays, we'll even spike it with SoCo. Email campusnewsjob07@gmail.com with a paragraph telling us why you're right for the job, some writing samples and your resume as a PDF attachment.*

...that Beauty Launchpad, a product-based national beauty trade magazine that focuses on the needs of hairstylists and makeup artists, seeks a hard-working journalism major. This is a great opportunity for Boston-based students who want to get into beauty journalism! Fashion editor needs help with administrative tasks (all necessary filing, organization of beauty closet, control and cataloging of incoming and out-going products, etc). Intern will also receive opportunities for writing with bylines. Must be passionate about all aspects of beauty and fashion. This is a paid internship, requiring a minimum of 15 hours a week. Please contact kariefrost@gmail.com; include a cover letter, resume and two published writing clips (if you are unpublished, please submit two journalism assignments for college). You will not be considered if you don't include all of these items in your email. An interview will be set up if you meet the requirements. This internship is based in Winthrop, just outside of Boston off of the Blue Line. (OK to mention Ed)

...that Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles magazine seeks a motivated, enthusiastic and detail-oriented person with interests in writing and interior design for a summer editorial internship. The intern will be responsible for researching and contributing to stories for Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles, First Home magazines; developing and coordinating content for the Web site atlantahomesmag.com and monthly editorial newsletter; and various other projects. Basic knowledge of Quark and Web savvy a plus. Administrative duties may be required. For consideration, please submit a resume, cover letter, 2 references and no more than 2 work samples to kkunkel@atlantahomesmag.com or mail them to: Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles, Internship Application, 1100 Johnson Ferry Rd., Suite 595, Atlanta, GA 30342. This internship is unpaid and can be used for college credit. Ideal candidate will commit to working June through August. No phone calls, please. *This is an official Ed2010 posting*

...that Stuff magazine is looking for a skilled designer to fill in for the week, and possibly become a go-to freelancer as projects arise. The position requires a proven track record, proficiency with InDesign and the ability to take direction. If you are available immediately through 5/9, send an email to jstein@dennispub.com.

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