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******* City magazines aren't just for restaurant listings and Best Doctor issues anymore as New York - the surprise winner at last week's National Magazine Awards - made startlingly clear. Here's a look at some of the best other American city magazines have to offer. A glossier counterpoint to New York, Boston seems preoccupied with rich white liberals and their efforts to keep abreast of the comings and goings of other rich white liberals. That said, it's a well-done book. Skip past the "Best Streets to Live On" piece (nothing but real-estate porn) and tuck into the New York-style feature articles, one about over-indulged snots and their appallingly luxe prom set-ups and the other about a guy and his "fool-proof" techniques for picking up and bedding women. Loathsome characters, yes, but you won't be able to put the articles down. Like the city it covers, Los Angeles seems glossy and superficial - until you get to know it. That's because the mag touts lighter fare, such as a special travel cover, before getting to meatier matters, in-depth pieces that reflect the true character of the city. We liked the honest and moving portrayal of students from the projects out to win the city's top academic contest and were impressed by business coverage on the stock-options back-dating scandal that took down KB Homes CEO Bruce Karatz. MORE ONLINE
2. MediaWeek
Fresh from collecting a National Magazine Award for General Excellence at New York’s Jazz at Lincoln Center, Rolling Stone founder Jann Wenner was grinning more than usual. “We certainly deserve it,” he told a gathering of edit staffers, a hip crowd in jeans, at a champagne toast at the magazine’s Midtown Manhattan headquarters. At the same time, he couldn’t overlook the fact that the magazine had failed to win its other nomination, in the Reporting category, for a piece on Scientology. “They’re pissing on us this year,” he joked. For Wenner, when it comes to Rolling Stone, it’s all personal: 40 years ago, he launched Rolling Stone on cheap newsprint with a $7,500 investment. Today, his passion for and involvement in the magazine haven’t diminished. The “worst president in history” cover story on George Bush last year was his baby. He recently interviewed Bob Dylan, and soon, he’ll sit down with Sen. Barack Obama, along with other contenders for the presidency. Seated in his office the next day, feet on his desk, he’s far from living in the past. “I’m totally having a good time right now,” he said. The May 4, 2006, Bush cover “The Worst President in History?,” illustrated by a Robert Grossman caricature of the president wearing a dunce’s cap, was one of three issues cited by the American Society of Magazine Editors in awarding Rolling Stone its 13th Ellie and first General Excellence award since 1998. The title had beat out Entertainment Weekly, Field & Stream, More and The New Yorker in the 1 million to 2 million circulation category. MORE ONLINE
3. MediaWeek
The two Alexander Calder elephant stabiles, or “Ellies” sat like bronze bouquets on the long, well-appointed table at San Domenico, the elegant New York Italian standard near Jazz at Lincoln Center, where this year’s National Magazine Awards had just ended. About 20 National Geographic staffers are were seated around it, raising champagne flutes to their two big wins, in the categories of General Excellence for circulation over 2 million and Photography. The statuettes, perfectly symmetrical at each end of the table, blended seamlessly into the scene; they could have been the restaurant’s own centerpieces. They were placed by someone with an eye for the table’s composition; likely the touch of the magazine’s editor in chief Chris Johns, who carried them over from the awards ceremony. Johns is the first career photographer to assume National Geographic’s editorial helm. Under his watch, the smallest details are “finessed” with what his entire staff describes, not unkindly—in fact, marvelling—as obsessive perfectionism. The waiters, however, seemed to be the only ones fussing. Even at the winner’s table the conversation took a critical turn. This group feels their National Geographic only hit its stride with the December 2006 issue, which along with May and November, was submitted for Ellie consideration. Don’t get them wrong; the Ellie feels great, even for perfectionists. MORE ONLINE
4. Jossip
You can almost hear the ASME crowd's jaw drop: After awarding Adam Moss' New York magazine with all those awards, he repays the industry by picking up Page Six's beat with a Socialite Rank cover story? Why yes, yes he did. And he beat Vanity Fair to it, answering the question all anyone has been asking about the since-shuttered blog: Who was behind that brutal power ranking? And those posts hating on Olivia Palermo? And those entries touting the Tinz? And letting Fabiola Beracasa go from working girl to charity gala? Blame Fashion Week Daily's Valentine Rei and his stepsister, Olga Rei, an advertising industry type. After a "paper trail" connecting the site to them threatened to expose them, they opened up to 28-year-old Time chronicler and New York scribe Isaiah Wilner, telling all. (So soon before the SR book comes out!) They didn't mean for the site to become this hate-spewing epicenter; it just happened, you see. Indeed, drunk on power – "We’re wondering, what if we actually tried? Maybe we could be as big as PerezHilton.com? We could be ten times bigger! We have the power." – and self-serving, the Rei pair are a victim of their own success. A success they tried avoiding for so long. MORE ONLINE
5. New York Post
It's been a brutal week for two of the nation's leading hip-hop magazines, which are now as bruised and battered as some of the subjects they cover. At Vibe Media, Eric Gertler, who just arrived as CEO last July, exited suddenly late last week. Gertler, who nearly a decade ago ran the Web operations for his Uncle Mort Zuckerman's Daily News, was backed by Wicks Group in the Vibe deal. MORE ONLINE
6. Fishbowl NY
Yes, you read that correctly. Fader, the well-regarded music magazine that is known for its indie cred and double covers, is set to publish its third annual "icon" issue honoring a single, influential artist. This year: Jerry Garcia. If Garcia seems like a weird choice for a magazine that normally spotlights emerging, even fringe-y artists, he is. The issue, hitting stands (and iTunes) next week, includes "as told to" style interviews full of untold stories and reflections on Garcia's bandmates and friends, including Carolyn "Mountain Girl" Adams Garcia, the Grateful Dead's Bob Weir, Bill Kreutzmann and Mickey Hart, David Grisman, Ornette Coleman, manager Richard Loren and the Dead's legendary soundman Dan Healy — all of which sounds like it could be any copy of Relix, ever. Hart tells Fader: "I remember the end of it. We were sitting in a meeting saying, 'What are we gonna do?!' and Jerry drew this snake that was eating its tail. He said 'This is us. We're eating ourselves.'" MORE ONLINE
7. WWD
Though Elle creative director Joe Zee won't execute his full vision until the Hachette monthly unveils a redesign in September, his influence has taken hold in the magazine's June issue. Zee oversaw his first cover with Jessica Biel, who wears a mix of heavy gold accessories and brightly colored dresses and jackets in the photos accompanying the profile inside. Zee said via e-mail that his mission was "to bring that strong energy and a strong point of view of fashion back to Elle." Although Zee oversaw the cover shoot, international creative director Gilles Bensimon shot the photos. Zee also tapped photographer Alexei Hay to shoot the Technicolor-filled fashion story, "The New American Revolution," and oversaw the quick-paced fashion spread "Tour de France," which Bensimon also shot. The fresh perspective of new talent, said Zee, will help "resurrect that strong Elle point of view: bold uses of color, a strong sexiness, a unique fashion sensibility that reflects the Elle girl and a kinetic energy to the pictures." By September, Zee expects to attract other new talent to the pages, though Bensimon is still expected to shoot most of the covers. MORE ONLINE
8. WWD
The two chiefs who took over urban music monthly Vibe have now both left the company after less than a year in charge. The magazine said Friday that chief executive officer Eric Gertler would leave to start his own online venture. Gertler took the ceo post when investment firm The Wicks Group acquired Vibe last July, and Ari Horowitz became president. Horowitz and Gertler also managed Black Book Media, publisher of style monthly Black Book. But sources close to the magazine said staffer discontent with both Horowitz and Gertler began the moment they joined the company. Horowitz was pushed out of Vibe in March. Former Meredith executive Bob Mate will step in as chairman, overseeing the day-to-day operations until a new ceo is named. A Vibe spokeswoman said the title would lay off a total of eight people on both the editorial and business sides, but sources close to the magazine said the number could be as high as 25. Vibe and Vibe Vixen group publisher Len Burnett and editor in chief Danyel Smith are still with the magazine. MORE ONLINE
9. WWD
Tally up more defectors from magazines to a Web startup, this time one with a luxury bent. Melissa Biggs Bradley, who spent 12 years at Town & Country and launched its travel spin-off before leaving last July, is close to launching Indagare.com, a subscription-driven luxury travel site. Described on the teaser site as having been launched "out of [Bradley's] frustration" with the limitations of travel planning resources, Bradley's offering will be "a club for passionate, like-minded travelers, so you can trade opinions and share discoveries." A full launch is expected at the end of May, Bradley told WWD. Bradley said she had secured funding last fall through venture capital and other investors in New York and London and on the West Coast. She eventually took with her two Town & Country Travel staffers, Eliza Harris and Simone Girner, both of whom previously worked at Departures. (Heidi Mitchell is now the editor of Town & Country Travel.) The site will include their work, as articles by freelancers and "tastemakers" on cities they know well — for example, Vivienne Tam on Shanghai. There will also be user-generated and wiki content. But this is no populist utopia. The teaser site bluntly proclaims its elite connections in a section called "Friends," which lists a few dozen names that include Tory Burch, Fr?d?ric Fekkai and Tiffany Dubin. Membership will be by invitation or application only and will cost between $250 and $1,200 a year. "The application is not meant to be discriminatory — the idea is to figure out if people have the same ideas about what they want out of travel," Bradley said. (It includes questions about one's top three destinations and three favorite hotels.) Connoisseur membership, the most expensive, includes "a dedicated phone line and e-mail so you have direct access to Indagare experts, who will give you advice and referrals for your specific travel needs," as well as special rates on private air travel and villa rentals. Bradley said she expected membership to drive revenue, and to have very little advertising except possible sponsored e-mails. MORE ONLINE
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24-year-old assistant editor looking for either a room—or roommates to hunt with—for June 1. I'm a clean, fun-loving gal, who loves to go out a couple times a week, cook on occasion, watch tons of movies, and hang out in the park whenever possible. I'm looking to move pretty much anywhere in Manhattan below 100th Street and can afford about $900 a month in rent. E-mail me at CInNewYork@gmail.com if you're interested.
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...that the EA positions at Marie Claire and Bauer have all been filled. ...that New York City-based publisher New Hope Media has an immediate opening for a three-month paid Web assistant. New Hope Media publishes two special-interest magazines: ADDitude (for people with attention-deficit disorder) and Adoptive Families (for families before and after adoption) and maintains related websites for each. For more information, see www.additudemag.com, www.adoptivefamilies.com, and www.newhopemedia.com. This position offers a great opportunity to master the writing and tagging of content for the Web. The Web assistant will repurpose magazine content by creating checklists, resizing and tagging images, and rewriting headlines and decks to make them more web-friendly and to incorporate important keywords. Content will be tagged, search-friendly titles and descriptions written, and input into the company's content management system. In addition to working on Web content, the Web Assistant will contribute as needed on administrative projects. Quark, HTML and/or WIKI, and experience writing for the Web highly preferred. The Web Assistant will have the opportunity to attend the Magazine Publishers of America (MPA) summer Magazine University series. Send cover letters and resumes to Eve Gilman via e-mail: eve@newhopemedia.com. (OK to mention Ed) ...that Yoga + Joyful Living is looking for PAID interns to fill full-time, year-long positions starting in the summer and fall. Duties include general administration tasks; researching stories, sources, and potential contributors; brainstorming story ideas; reporting and writing assignments based on skill level; and much more. Our core staff is based at the Himalayan Institute in Honesdale, Pennsylvania. We offer our magazine interns a free residential program (valued at $3,000) that includes room and (vegetarian) board, a small stipend based on financial need, and fun perks like free, ongoing daily yoga classes, evening lectures, and community-oriented activities. REQUIREMENTS: A bachelor's degree in English, journalism, communications, writing, or comparable experience; superb writing skills; creative imagination; impeccable organizational skills; and a passion for the subjects we cover: environmentalism, spirituality, social action, yoga, and healthy living. To apply, submit a one-page resume; five double-spaced pages of your best writing; a one-to three-page letter explaining why you want to be an intern at Yoga + Joyful Living, how your classes and experiences have prepared you for this internship, and what you hope to contribute to our magazine and the Himalayan Institute community. Send applications to: sanderson@yogaplus.org. No phone calls, please. Internships ...that NBC Universal's iVillage is seeking 4 editorial interns for our Food Channel, Home & Garden Channel and iVillage Cares for this upcoming summer semester. Interns must be able to receive college credit for their internship, and they must be a sophomore or above. Master's students are also eligible. The interns will be exposed to a fast-paced, stimulating environment where they will learn about editorial site production, content generation, launching new products and sites, and next-generation online community. Ideally, our candidates should have some editorial experience (Web or magazine), basic HTML (content management system experience a plus), attention to detail, and organization skills. You can forward all resumes to christina.guzzo@nbcuni.com. (OK to mention Ed) ...that a luxury menswear magazine is looking for a part time intern to work with editorial fashion director. Time needed would be 3-4 days a week depending on scheduling. Must be able to work quickly, efficiently, and calmly under pressure. Job includes: calling in and returning merchandise for photo shoots, organizing details of shoots, assisting during photo shoots, and making appointments for editor. Must be organized and able to multi task. Very important note: must be willing to learn what it takes to put a fashion shoot together and work hard, sometimes odd hours. No fashionista 'tude as I am looking for someone who can roll up their sleeves, work hard, and have fun while doing it. Please email jlee@doubledownmedia.com. Am looking for people to begin right away. ...that Jossip.com is looking for summer editorial and photo interns to begin immediately. Ideal candidates are self-motivated, creative, organized, and comfortable working individually on projects as well as teaming with others. Editorial interns will be responsible for conducting research, assisting editors, and possibly writing for publication. Photo interns will be responsible for live monitoring of photo feeds, editing and enhancing images, and assisting editors in choosing photos. Interns will also be working with Jossip's three other sites, MollyGood (celebrity tabloid), Queerty (gay lifestyle), and Stereohyped (black-interest news, entertainment, and fashion). Knowledge of HTML and blog publishing a plus; photo interns should be well-versed in Photoshop. Jossip is a pretty laid-back workplace, but very task-oriented. Looking for candidates who can commit to at least three days per week. Interested? Email intern@jossip.com with a brief paragraph about yourself, your availability, and why you're perfect for this gig. (OK to mention Ed)
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