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Almost time to kick back and unwind—Ed’s going to the beach for the Fourth!
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EdSchool Panel: HOW TO BE A KICK-A** INTERN
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Ed KNOWS you're dying for your summer internship to end with a great letter of recommendation—or even a job. So, ladies and gents of the Ed world in New York City, that's why you need to come to this panel! Ed's convinced some of his high-level friends to give you the inside secrets on what they want and—more importantly—DON'T want from their interns. Last year's extravaganza was a smash, and Ed even learned a few tips that saved his butt during the last 12 months. Panelists include editors from Glamour, Essence, CosmoGIRL!, WWE, and more! You must RSVP and pay in advance. Here are the deets:

WHEN: 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., Wednesday, July 11
WHERE: TBA in Midtown NYC...he'll send you the address when you RSVP
COST: $12

To sign up: You MUST shoot an RSVP email to tanner@ed2010.com with the subject line 2007 INTERN PANEL. Please include where you are interning-you must be at least a part-time summer intern at a magazine. You'll get an email back with the PayPal URL and full instructions.

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News
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1. WWD
Memo Pad: Off the Wagon
By Amy Wicks
7/2/07
http://wwd.com/memopad/article/117065

Steven Meisel gives his own take on a current celebrity phenomenon — rehab — in this month's Italian Vogue, which hits newsstands this week. In a tongue-in-cheek fashion story inspired by the antics of Britney Spears, along with the film, "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest," Meisel shot models including Agyness Deyn, Lara Stone, Missy Rayder, Tasha Tilberg, Sasha Pivovarova, Iselin Steiro and Guinevere van Seenus performing antics such as getting out of a car and flashing her nakedness, bathing in an asylum and yelling at the paparazzi. Designer brands included in the shoot were Fendi, Chlo?, Alessandro dell'Acqua, Jil Sander, Azzedine Ala?a, Chanel, Dolce & Gabbana, Calvin Klein and Miu Miu. Fittingly, the four-day shoot took place in Los Angeles, home to celebrity-friendly rehab facilities such as Wonderland Center.

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2. WWD
Memo Pad: Political Beat
By Irin Carmon and Stephanie D. Smith
7/2/07
http://wwd.com/memopad/article/117065

The New Yorker has tapped Ryan Lizza as its new Washington correspondent, replacing Jeffrey Goldberg, who went to The Atlantic. Lizza, 32, has been much courted: According to a January report in the New York Observer, he turned down offers from Time, The New York Times and The Washington Post to keep his senior editorship at The New Republic and contributing editor gig at GQ. WWD also reported last week that Lizza is working on a story about presidential candidate Barack Obama for GQ, perhaps for the cover. His appointment to cover national politics and the presidential campaign for The New Yorker is effective Aug. 1.

In other New Republic news, Ben Wasserstein, associate editor at New York magazine and son of its owner, investment banker Bruce Wasserstein, is leaving to become editor of The New Republic online. He replaces Adam B. Kushner. Wasserstein joined New York in 2005, 18 months after his father purchased the weekly, and was previously associate editor at the now-defunct Vitals. Said New York magazine editor in chief Adam Moss: "We're really sorry to see Ben go, but this is a great job for him. We're sure he'll do wonderfully there as he has done here. They're lucky to have him." (Of course, he is the son of Moss' boss.)

Jesse Oxfeld, currently the editor of Daily Intelligencer on nymag.com, will become a senior editor and take on some of Wasserstein's duties, working on the Intelligencer section with Carl Swanson. He will move into his new role in mid-August, and will continue to have a hand in Daily Intelligencer, a spokeswoman said.

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3. WWD
Memo Pad: New Man
By Stephanie D. Smith
7/2/07
http://wwd.com/memopad/article/117065?page=1

After two months of kissing and blogging on glamour.com, stand-up comedian Michael Somerville has won the online contest to become Glamour magazine's Jake columnist and reveal all about his dating-in-the-city adventures. Somerville beat out Radar editor Neel Shah and GQ contributor Adam Stein for the honor, and will begin doling out advice on love and sex to the title's readers in the August issue. For 51 years, a variety of "Jakes" have dished about their singleton experiences until a major life change — like marriage — dictates their departure. Though the column was written anonymously, previous Jakes included Bud Palmer, a former New York Knick, and New York Times contributor Andrew Postman, who later wrote a book about his experience, called "Now I Know Everything." The most recent anonymous Jake gave up the column because he's getting married.

But clearly, facelessness doesn't cut it any longer when it comes to the column. To find his replacement, Glamour launched a contest where readers chose either Somerville, Shaw or Stein, based on the three writers' blogs detailing their love lives (including dates with Glamour fashion editor Ashley Baker). Somerville will write the column as long as he's still single in the city. The magazine will unveil the winner on CBS' "The Early Show" on July 10, the day the August issue hits newsstands. But since issues in New York and Los Angeles show up a week earlier, glamour.com will name Somerville as the new Jake today.

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4. MediaWeek
RD to Sell Back Cover, Cuts Circ 20%
By Lucia Moses
7/2/07
http://www.mediaweek.com/mw/news/print/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1003605600

Reader's Digest has revealed that in addition to whacking its rate base by 2 million to 8 million starting in January, it would for the first time regularly sell ads on its back cover. The back cover has carried various forms of art over the years, including the work of Norman Rockwell-style Cincinnati illustrator C.F. Paine that’s appeared in every issue since 2003.

"We have done extensive research in-house," said Eva Dillon, president and group publisher, Reader's Digest, one of a number of outside executives that new RDA CEO and longtime pal Mary Berner brought in following a private equity-led buyout earlier this year. "Readers don't seem to care one way or another. We thought readers would have a strong negative reaction. Once we saw that they didn't, we said, 'Hey, what are we waiting for?'"

The sale of the back cover will coincide with a planned redesign under editor Jackie Leo, and Payne's work will continue to run in the magazine, Dillon said. "He's an incredibly important artist, and his art will be part of the redesign," she said.

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5. New York Post
Stale Leftovers
By Business Editors
7/2/07
http://www.nypost.com/seven/07022007/business/stale_leftovers_business_.htm

The last time we checked, it was the 21st century - but you wouldn't know it from reading the leading mags aimed at stay-at-home moms. That's a crying shame, because anyone who can schedule a doctor's appointment, run a book group, organize for a political cause and drive a bunch of screaming kids to soccer practice deserves more.

Ladies Home Journal is aimed at frustrated suburban housewives. If only the magazine could achieve the same level of sex and melodrama that made "Desperate Housewives" such a hit on TV. The raciest thing in the magazine is a profile of Fran Drescher (what was she in again?) that describes a certain female intimate noun as a "hoo-hoo." Regular columns - "My Life as Mom," "Can This Marriage Be Saved?" and "Family Front" - all tackle the daily domestic struggle but in a stereotypical, outdated fashion. A supposedly inspirational story about a woman who ditches her desk job to join the circus and throw Frisbees to trained dogs was just silly. It's one thing to venture into suburbia; it's quite another to portray it as "Leave it to Beaver."

Good Housekeeping (founded 1885!) is still concerned about maintaining a tidy home, but the editors do manage to put down the scrub brush long enough to explore other issues, such as "making peace" with your body and dealing with medical test mistakes. Liz Smith gets a sit-down with the unusually private - at least by Hollywood standards - Michelle Pfeiffer that makes for a pleasant, if not exactly groundbreaking, read. Good Housekeeping skews older, but the decorating, fashion and food spreads strike us as sensible without being frumpy. At the end of the day, we appreciate the magazine's ability to mock its neuroses with its "Good (Enough) Housekeeping" column.

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Whisper Jobs
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Ed hears ...

...that People Magazine seeks a designer to work on special issues. The designer works closely with Art Director to create and design themed packages such as Oscars, World's Most Beautiful and Sexiest Man Alive issues. Skills Required: Minimum 3-5 years of directly related experience in publishing. Grounded in design fundamentals including excellent typography skills and color sense. Uses communication skills to influence decisions. Actively solicits feedback. Demonstrates attention to detail with work and process. Understands the importance of meeting deadlines. Is a great team player and possesses a solution-oriented attitude. Thrives in a highly collaborative, agile, fast-paced, exciting work environment. Bachelor’s Degree in design or equivalent experience. Expert-level knowledge of Quark, Photoshop and Illustrator. Knowledge of InDesign a plus Please apply using the following link. http://jobs.brassring.com/1033/ASP/TG/cim_home.asp?partnerid=391&siteid=5161&Codes=NXXX,73699BR

...that a northern New Jersey-based health-care communications company is looking for an in-house associate editor with proven editing, writing, copyediting, project management, and people skills. Responsibilities include determining editorial content, interviewing, researching and writing articles, getting photography, working with the art department on layout, and proofreading final product. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years' experience in retail editorial, be an organized self-starter who can learn quickly in a fast-paced environment, and show the drive to grow with the company. Editing experience in Quark preferred. E-mail cover letter w/ salary requirements and resume to Beth Schlau, beth@visioncareproducts.com. (OK to mention Ed)

...that a monthly B2B fashion magazine in Southern California is looking for an editor-in-chief. Great opportunity if you know the fashion industry and know magazines. This job involves setting the editorial calendar, assigning and editing articles to staff and freelancers. This person will establish the voice of the publication and be responsible for some writing and reporting. This position requires someone with a strong business sense and poise and the ability to meet with all levels of individuals in the industry. You must have experience in senior level editorial positions and have demonstrated that you are able to produce a monthly magazine on schedule. Your editorial skills must be top-notch and you have demonstrated strong management skills. A detail-oriented, deadline-driven, highly organized and creative editor will find this a rewarding experience. This is a fast-paced job and will be highly rewarding for the right individual. Some travel required. 7+ years of experience. Experience in the fashion industry is a must. Business 2 Business desired Someone who loves to write, excels at editing, and is not afraid to roll up their sleeves. Team player, strong communication skills, and ability to interact with several different types of personalities are imperative. Interested applicants should forward a resume to Bill Robertson at Robertson Associates, bill.robertson1@ca.rr.com. (OK to mention Ed)

...that BHG.com (Web site for Better Homes and Gardens) is looking for an associate editor in Des Moines, Iowa. Contact doug.crichton@meredith.com. (OK to mention Ed)

...that BHG.com is also looking for an assistant art director in Des Moines, Iowa. Contact doug.crichton@meredith.com. (OK to mention Ed)

...that Popular Mechanics is looking for a creative, organized, detail-oriented special projects assistant to work full-time in our Manhattan office. Duties include light administrative tasks as well as research, brainstorming, writing for the web, and the opportunity to work closely with top editors. We’re looking for someone with a genuine interest in our coverage and great attitude. Pay is $7/hour. Start date is early August, and we’d like a commitment through December. Please send resume, cover letter and clips to Emily Masamitsu, emasamitsu@hearst.com. No phone calls, please. (OK to mention Ed)

...that The AFRican, a quarterly publication serving Africans in the Diaspora as well as non-Africans who have an interest in aspects of African life, is seeking smart and dedicated freelance writers with the keen ability to pitch story ideas and follow through on quarterly deadlines for the magazine and weekly deadlines for the magazine's website. We are a small team of writers and editors dedicated to the company's mission to expose the culture, concerns, art, and dreams of Africans living abroad. Requirements include: Good writing and editing skills. Ideal candidates will have the ability to be a team player, pitch innovative story ideas to our target audience, and share in the company's mission. Though the magazine is based in New York, we are looking for writers in major Diaspora cities (New York, Atlanta, Maryland, Texas, Los Angeles, London, etc). Please send your resume, cover letter, and writing samples to Iquo Essien, iquo@africanmag.com with the subject line "Freelance Writer." Writing positions are unpaid, but writers will gain exposure and the ability to compile and/or expand their portfolio. We are also seeking contributors with HTML and event planning capabilities as we relaunch our website. (OK to mention Ed)

Internships

...that the editorial department at Good Housekeeping magazine seeks sharp, enthusiastic interns to assist in day-to-day research, reporting, and brainstorming. The candidate must have an eye for detail and accuracy as well as be able to work under deadlines. In exchange for hard-work and effort, you will receive exceptional experience in magazine journalism and an open door of opportunity. Good Housekeeping is willing to work with your schedule, but you must commit to a minimum of 16 hours per week. This is an unpaid internship for college juniors and seniors, and individuals must receive school credit. Applicants should specify the term (spring/summer/fall) for which s/he is applying. Check out goodhousekeeping.com/internships for more information. Please send a r?sum?, cover letter, and list of references to Monica Monzingo. Email: mmonzingo@hearst.com. Address: Monica Monzingo, Good Housekeeping, 300 West 57th St., New York, NY 10019. (OK to mention Ed)

...that the new business magazine Conde Nast Portfolio is looking for a talented college intern to help research articles and other content for our website, Portfolio.com. Earn clips and college credit working with editors inside one of the world's top publishing companies. This is a great way to jump-start your writing career and meet people on the inside of the publishing industry. We are looking for creative students with an eye for detail and a passion for current events and trends in business. If you can receive college credit for a six week internship this summer, please send a concise cover letter and resume to andrea_chalupa@condenast.com. Working hours will be 9am-6pm, Monday to Thursday, and 9am-1pm on Friday. (OK to mention Ed)

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