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******* After 11 years, Slate has decided to become a parent. So, light up a cigar and say hello to Slate V. That's "V" as in video, not the Roman numeral for "5." Today, we're launching a new video magazine that will deliver original features, compelling documentary segments, and buzz-worthy video clips culled from the far reaches of the Web. On the site you'll find familiar Slate franchises such as "Explainer," "Dear Prudence," "Damned Spot," and "Ad Report Card"—now in living color!—alongside newly created segments about politics, culture, business, technology, and more. Gazillions of sites are already offering video on the Web—you may have heard of something called YouTube—and more are launching every day. So, what makes Slate V different? We surveyed the Web-video landscape and came to two conclusions. First, the sheer volume of Web video is so overwhelming that it's practically impossible to find the gems. Second, despite all of its spontaneous and escapist charms, much of Web video is pretty awful—ranging from cringe-worthy narcissism to dreary adaptations of print media content to clips that look like hostage tapes. Our goal with Slate V is to create a Web-video magazine—an ordered universe of video, in which all the content has the irreverent wit, sharp intelligence, and counterintuitive insights that have been the hallmarks of Slate the magazine for the past 11 years. Just as the print arm of Slate fills the gap between serious daily reporting and the boisterous chaos of the blogosphere, we want Slate V to occupy that sweet spot between CNN and YouTube. MORE ONLINE
2. Radar
Former Time poobah Norman Pearlstine's new book about his role in the Valerie Plame scandal is titled Off the Record, but don't be misled: he devotes most of his time to naming names, mouthing off about his enemies, and firing back at those who criticized his cooperation with federal prosecutors. In a rare moment of introspection about Time reporter Matt Cooper, Pearlstine concedes, "None of his editors, including this one, provided adequate guidance." But mostly, Pearlstine sticks to a valuable lesson clearly learned during his time in the corporate corner office: Blame your underlings. Pearlstine faults Cooper and his fellow reporter Viveca Novak for forcing the company's hand with U.S. Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald in the case. And although he calls Cooper a "stand-up guy," Pearlstine says he botched his sources. "He was less than perfectly discreet after he got Karl Rove on the phone on Friday, July 11, 2003, to talk about Plame," Pearlstine says—Cooper e-mailed his bureau chief Michael Duffy and deputy Jay Carney about the conversation with Bush's brain. Six days later, "more than two dozen Time Inc. employees ... had had access to e-mails in which Matt had named Rove as his source." MORE ONLINE
3. The New York Times
WITH the popularity of the Internet, blogs and other online communication, you might think that independent magazine publishing is starting to wither. A new magazine called Organize, which makes its debut today, wants to prove that independent magazines are alive and well. Developed by Joyce Dorny, a former homemaker in Northborough, Mass., with an investment of a little over $100,000, the magazine is designed to help readers organize their home, work, time and leisure. The first issue, which is being sold in supermarket chains like Ralphs and Meijer and bookstores like Borders and Barnes & Noble, carries nine pages of advertising from companies that sell organization products and services. MORE ONLINE
4. AdAge
The exploration of those magazine-website hybrids sometimes called digi-mags is taking a big step toward mass reach this week with the introduction of People magazine's first entry in the field. Beginning today, some 1.2 million subscribers to Time Inc. magazines will receive e-mails pointing them to People's "Best Summer Ever" issue online. The print magazine, which reaches 42 million adults, according to Mediamark Research Inc., will also promote the online effort. People can't claim to be first with a dynamic, soundtracked, video-packed e-magazine; the Europeans are ahead of us on that front. But the potential scope is new. Time Inc.'s digital extensions, of course, come under a lot of scrutiny, partly because many employees were laid off to free the resources required to fund digital efforts—and partly because Time Inc. has one failed experiment under its belt already, the ill-fated Office Pirates site. On top of that, no one at People has any idea how well this digi-mag will perform, and understandably is keeping expectations low. "It's just a nice, fun bonus that we're offering our consumer," said group publisher Paul Caine. MORE ONLINE
5. Forbes.com
Several years ago, during my editor days, I let my American Society of Magazine Editors (ASME) membership expire. I had a magazine to turn around and didn't want mom's rules to get between my team and our audience. I realized the implications of my decision when the press tried to cook up a mini-scandal connecting my withdrawal from ASME to a "back to school" fashion issue where I'd mentioned several of our readers' favorite retailers by name on the cover (implying this was an advertiser-driven move). The decision was purely editorial (what teenager isn't loyal to certain stores?), but they suggested I was pimping the magazine out. In truth, no money was exchanged. I felt like I'd gotten in trouble from mom—for something I didn't even do. MORE ONLINE
6. Chicago Tribune
It's becoming a rite of summer: Every year we ask each other what periodicals we've been reading, and then we ask you. Every year we argue about what makes a good magazine and why we rush to pick up certain titles or swipe them from a neighbor's desk. We urge each other to try something new, and we smack our foreheads when a title bubbles up that we'd completely missed. This year we've been paying special attention to media on the Internet. Most magazines have a Web presence, but we've picked out five sites that offer something special, something more than the same content we read in print. Take a look and see what you think—and please tell us what's on your personal magazine rack these warm summer days. MORE ONLINE
7. WWD
LOOK NO MORE: Youth isn't always everything. In Style has decided to scrap its younger spin-off Your Look, a quarterly fashion and beauty title geared toward 16- to 20-year-old readers, after a bumpy first two issues. The magazine and its accompanying Web site were launched to attract a younger, stylish audience to In Style and create an interactive community. Your Look asked young women to send in their own photos and looks to its Web site and MySpace profile, and included some of those photos in the print edition. Time Inc. had planned four issues of the quarterly title, but decided that its second issue, which hit newsstands June 8, will be the last. It's not yet known whether the accompanying Web site, instyleyourlook.com, will live on. FICKLE TEENS: Speaking of youth, it's not only the U.S. teen magazine sector that is under pressure. The U.K. edition of Cosmogirl is the latest title headed for the graveyard. The last issue will be published in August, after nearly six years on newsstands. The National Magazine Company Ltd., a subsidiary of Hearst Corp., decided to shutter the title after undergoing a review of its portfolio, which includes Cosmopolitan, Harper's Bazaar and Esquire. Cosmogirl had a circulation of 131,956 at the end of 2006, according to the British Audit Bureau of Circulations. "We have taken the decision to adjust our publishing structure to provide greater focus on the core clients and audiences served by our publications," said Jessica Burley, managing director. FRIENDLY COMPETITORS: The August issue of House & Garden carries a Q&A with Martha Stewart that, other than being a rather blatant plug for Stewart's new product collection at Macy's, raises a question: Given that Stewart publishes a magazine that is a rival shelter and design title, why promote the competition? Deputy features director Ingrid Abramovitch, who conducted the interview and actually worked for Martha Stewart Living a decade ago, of course had an explanation: "She's one of the most ambitious makers of houses and gardens, so there were a lot of questions that we wanted to ask her that her own magazine wouldn't delve into." For example, Stewart's own magazine would be unlikely to press her, as Abramovitch did, about whether her time in prison had affected her design aesthetic. The answer, for the curious, is "Not really," though Stewart did offer up some architectural history of the federal penitentiary. MORE ONLINE
************ Two girls sharing a three-bedroom in Ft. Greene, Brooklyn are looking for a third 20-something female roommate. The corner apartment (lots of light!) has a spacious living room, kitchen, dining "nook," and one bathroom. The neighborhood is beautiful and close to almost every Subway train - Lafayette, Fulton, and Atlantic/Pacific stations (C, G, 2, 3, 4, 5, Q, N, M, R, B, D). It's about 15 minutes from Soho/West Village and 25 minutes from midtown. We are looking for a clean, responsible, non-smoking, and fun roommate to take a small bedroom going for $850 starting August 1. Please e-mail us at frtgreene@yahoo.com.
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...that Seventeen magazine is looking for a freelance editor to come in three days a week for approximately three weeks, starting ASAP, to write health and real life features. Please send resume and clips to Melissa Daly, mdaly@hearst.com. (OK to mention Ed) ...that Country Living magazine is looking for a FREELANCE assistant photo editor to start asap for about 3 weeks. Please email resume to Barbara Ovrutsky, bovrutsky@hearst.com. Please mention Ed. ...that Wake Boarding Magazine, located in Central Florida, is searching for an editor. The editor defines and develops the vision for the brand that effectively connects with the market. Relying on interaction with readers, online users, industry leaders and a personal passion for the sport, the editor guides the magazine, the Web site, special events and new initiatives. Must be motivated, engaged and forward-thinking with the ability to realize the vision by working with staff, contributors, publishers, other Bonnier groups and marketing partners. Ultimately, the editor is the face and voice of Wake Boarding. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in wakeboarding and boats; a Bachelor’s degree, preferably in journalism, with exceptional communication experience; at least 6 years experience working with magazines; a background with Web sites and video a major plus. This person also must be ambitious with an exemplary work ethic, and must have great management ability and people skills. Apply here: http://tbe.taleo.net/NA4/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=WORLDPUB&cws=1&rid=267 ...that Metromix is launching in New York and we are seeking amateur photographers to contribute to the site by taking photos of restaurants and bars across the city. Contact metromixny@gmail.com. No phone calls please. (OK to mention Ed) ...that a new start-up website called the Campus Word is looking for great writers for the follow categories: Sports (COLLEGIATE ONLY), Fashion, Education (collegiate politics/policy), Music, Movies/Visual Media, Books, Poitics, Campus Culture (Cultural movements, trends, activism, observations), Business and Technology. There is pay for articles. Shoot an email to staff@thecampusword.com with the subject line "Ed2010." *This is an official Ed2010 posting* ...that Radar Magazine (the monthly print mag, not website) is looking for a freelance researcher/fact checker for end of July into Aug. 1-3 weeks. Could lead to perma-lance work for 1-3 weeks each month. Pay is $20 and up/hr depending on experience. Email David Zweig, head of research, dzweig@radaronline.com. (OK to mention Ed) ...that Rodale Custom Publishing has an immediate opening for a freelance copy editor (could turn into a long-term position). Must have at least one year experience at a national consumer magazine. Must know AP Style, InDesign and be willing to take an on-site copy test. Please send resume and three job references in an e-mail with the subject Freelance Copy Editor to jennifer.hawthorne@rodale.com. (OK to mention Ed) ...that Art + Auction, a New York based magazine about art collecting and the art market, seeks a photo assistant for its photo department. Ideal candidate will have a background in photography/art or a strong interest and knowledge of photography/art and collectibles in multiple fields. The position involves working directly with the photo editor and reports to the art director. RESPONSIBILITIES: Photo research on stock agencies, the web, reference books etc; Artwork image requests from galleries and museums and auction house; Trafficking of images, in both digital and traditional media; Low res scanning of transparencies and photographs; Returning art work and sending out copies to contributors. REQUIREMENTS: motivated and independent; able to work under tight deadlines; highly organized; able to stay on top of multiple projects; resourceful and persistent; good phone manner and communication skills; prior magazine photo/art experience OR gallery/museum/auction house experience is preferred. This is a junior freelance position (with possibility of staff/fulltime) that is an amazing opportunity for someone who is interested in a career in the world of art publishing. Please send cover letter with salary range and resume to Elizabeth Demase, edemase@artandauction.com. (OK to mention Ed) ...that Parenting.com is looking for a part-time, freelance producer to start immediately. Duties will include a mix of the following: Code e-mail newsletter editorial into html and ensure proper run of ads. Some experience with e-mail newsletters preferable but not required. Code blog posts; aid with Typepad templates. Less frequent tasks: Building XML for podcast feed; simple video production tasks, like adding Parenting.com branding to user submissions; building RSS for partner feed. Knowledge of basic Flash a big plus. For the moment, we're looking for someone to work about 4 hours a week. Hours would likely increase as site capabilities and needs increase. Please contact Jesse_Dewitt@timeinc.com. (OK to mention Ed) Internships ...that the fashion department at Harper’s BAZAAR is currently seeking highly motivated interns to begin asap. The internship includes working alongside all of our fashion edit team, specifically, in the American/British designer market. Tasks will include picking up clothing at showrooms, making copies, creating look boards, managing samples, etc. It is an amazing opportunity and, although intense, a lot of fun. You will have an extensive amount of exposure to both our staff and fashion PR. Start date can be immediate. Please email a cover letter, CLEARLY STATING AVAILABILITY, and resume to Courtney Kryston, Fashion Assistant, at ckryston@hearst.com. (OK to mention Ed) ...that New York Magazine is looking for an online fashion intern to help with fashion database work. Must be able to identify trends, fabrics, and models. Please email kendall_herbst@nymag.com with resumes. No phone calls please. Ad expires 7/6/07. (OK to mention Ed) ...that Houston magazine (a Modern Luxury publication) is seeking 1-2 motivated interns to work in the editorial department during the fall semester (mid-August to mid-December). Interns MUST be able to work 2-3 days a week AND receive school credit. Responsibilities include: writing, proofreading, editing, fact-checking and some administrative duties. Candidates must be enthusiastic, organized, reliable and excited to learn about the magazine industry. A background in journalism or english is preferred. Please send resumes and cover letter (in the body of the email) to nbogan@modernluxury.com with “Editorial Internship” in the subject line. No phone calls please. (OK to mention Ed)
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