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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, Sports Illustrated for Kids, Essence, Maxim, 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: Batter Up
By Irin Carmon
7/5/07
http://www.wwd.com/memopad/article/117108

Members of the so-called New York media elite have been accused of many things, but excessive athletic fervor — or skill — is rarely one of them. However, anyone willing to leave the cubicle for the ballpark can pick up enough celebrity cameo anecdotes for a season of cocktail parties. There was the year Chuck D manned first base for the Air America team, the time Tom Hanks came out to cheer for his daughter, a Vanity Fair intern, and this year, The Strokes frontman Julian Casablancas has played a few games for the Rolling Stone team?

For true media junkies, there's the, well, inside baseball; for example, upon assuming the editorship of The Paris Review, New Yorker writer Philip Gourevitch pitched for both teams in a Review-New Yorker match. And, as befits media teams, games have been assiduously chronicled everywhere from Gawker to The New Yorker's Talk of the Town to company Web sites. GQ even devoted a page of its August issue to "The 10 Rules of Company Softball," acknowledging two of its own: "sneak out of work as early as possible, and, for the love of God, beat The New Yorker."

Now comes a development that promises to formalize what typically has been a rather haphazard process dependent on New York City Parks permits and proactive volunteer coaches: the formation of the New York Media Softball League. This year, charter league members BusinessWeek, DC Comics, High Times, Trader Monthly, The Wall Street Journal and WNYC radio have instituted regulations that include the use of an umpire and a mandate of one woman for every five men.

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2. Fashion Week Daily
Interview magazine launches Web Superstar Awards
By Staff
7/5/07
http://www.fashionweekdaily.com/news/fullstory.sps?iNewsid=441342&itype=8486

Interview has evidently been influenced by the deluge of television contest shows, each with the premise of finding “the next best thing.” This July, Andy Warhol’s “Crystal Ball of Pop Culture” turns its eye online with "The Search for The Next Web Superstar.” This special online component is timed to coincide with the debut of a feature in the magazine titled The First Annual Interview Web Superstar Awards, which is in the July issue, on newsstands now, and showcases nine brazen go-getters who have used the Internet as a launchpad for their careers.

Now, with the support of Renzo Rosso and Diesel, the magazine is holding an open cyber-casting call for artists of all kinds—including, but not limited to, actors, directors, musicians, writers, daredevils, and explorers—who are using the democratic realm of the Web as a vehicle to showcase their creativity and make their visions known. “The Internet is pop culture’s newest frontier,” says Interview editor-in-chief, Ingrid Sischy. “Now the platform to become a star on a global stage is just a few clicks away.” Essentially, why go through the red tape of dealing with fickle agents, publicists, and managers when basic computer skills are enough to find an audience?

Contestants may submit their entries for stardom at www.interviewmagazine.com during the month of July. Selected submissions will be showcased on www.diesel.com and the final picks from Interview’s Search for the Next Web Superstar will be featured on the magazine’s website during the month of August

3. Folio
ALM Sells for $630 Million
By Bill Mickey
7/5/07
http://www.foliomag.com/viewmedia.asp?prmMID=7848&prmID=1

Wasserstein & Co. announced today that ALM, a media company serving legal and business professionals, has been sold to London-based Incisive Media for $630 million. Wasserstein announced in March that it had retained Credit Suisse to “explore strategic alternatives” for ALM. The deal is expected to close in the third quarter of 2007.

ALM, with over $200 million in estimated revenue and $50 million in EBITDA, publishes 33 national and regional magazines and newspapers, including The American Lawyer and Corporate Counsel, and operates a large group of trade shows and Web sites.

The sale price for the ten-year-old company is on target with early estimates that had been downgraded from a $750 million asking price, according to one source. Nevertheless, the deal is one of the largest b-to-b transactions in the last three years, placing it among an elite group including VNU/Nielsen ($10 billion), Advanstar ($1.1 billion), Hanley Wood ($650 million), Penton ($530 million) and Primedia Business ($385 million).

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Whisper Jobs
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Ed hears ...

Jobs

...that Martha Stewart Living has an opening for a senior editor for Body + Soul located in Boston. Responsibilities include: generating compelling, timely story ideas; assigning and editing health AND FITNESS articles (both features and front-of-book); keeping up with the latest developments in health AND FITNESS research, news, and trends; attending conferences as needed. Experience required: 5-7 years magazine editing; strong interest in integrative health; experience editing and/or writing health AND FITNESS stories; understanding of both conventional and holistic health systems (such as Ayurveda, TCM) and issues; excellent research skills; ability to present complex health information in an accessible way; reverence for factual accuracy. Send resumes to careers@marthastewart.com. (OK to mention Ed)

...that Uptown Magazine, an urban lifestyle publication, is seeking hard-working editorial interns to begin ASAP. While the internship is unpaid, it will be very hands-on--so you stand to learn a lot about what goes into producing a magazine from start to finish. College-credit not necessary, but you must have a serious interest in the magazine industry and be able to commute to our Harlem office. Interested candidates may send a cover letter and resume to: intern@uptown-magazine.com, to the attention of Jessica Dufresne, Assistant Editor. (OK to mention Ed)

...that The Real Deal, a 60,000-circulation real estate magazine that provides an inside look at the big players and major deals in the New York City real estate market, is seeking a web editor. Job involves running the magazine's blog, including writing short original breaking news items as well as recapping stories in other publications. Great chance to compete with daily newspapers and other news outlets covering New York City real estate. Candidates must have strong business reporting and hard-news backgrounds as well as the ability to self-manage. Competitive salary. Interested applicants should send a resume and three clips to Editor Stuart W. Elliott at jobs@therealdeal.com. No attachments please. (OK to mention Ed)

...that TV Guide is looking for a full time, salaried researcher. You will fact-check stories, proofread finals, and ensure the accuracy of all TV Guide stories. You will also be responsible for Nexis, research and reporting requests for writers and editors. Researchers will maintain and update editorial and research resources on computers and in the library. Ideal candidates will have at least 6 months experience fact checking at entertainment or weekly consumer magazines. Must be independent and exercise mature decision making skills. Must be able to fact check stories and see through finals with the editors under own initiative on a quick-paced, weekly schedule. Email your cover letter and resume to Michael Fell at michael.fell@tvguide.com. (OK to mention Ed)

...that Ladies' Home Journal is looking for a senior articles editor to generate ideas for various sections of the magazine, edit and top-edit articles, and recruit quality writers to the magazine. Ideal candidate must be comfortable with heavy assigning role, and enjoy and excel at the writer/editor relationship. Excellent editing skills a must. Other requirements: Experience and excellence in working with research and legal department a must. Familiarity with Microsoft Word and In Design programs preferred. Demonstrated ability to juggle multiple projects and consistently meet frequent, sometimes tight deadlines strongly preferred. Demonstrated passion for and facility with subject matter of this magazine, particularly family and news issues; significant contacts among sophisticated writers. Please send cover letter and/or resume to NYHR@meredith.com. No phone calls, please.

...that American Express Publishing is looking for an interactive media producer. Responsible for daily production on our websites, including creating and updating pages: magazine articles, recipes, web-exclusive content. Updating the websites as needed, including section fronts and homepages. Create interactive features, such as Google maps, video, slide shows, and other special packages. Assist online production coordinator by sending out e-mail newsletters and other daily tasks as needed. Document processes and procedures for all tasks above. QUALIFICATIONS: Proficiency in HTML and CSS is required, along with a solid working knowledge of Adobe PhotoShop, Adobe Bridge, and Macromedia Flash. Advanced programming skills will be considered strong pluses. Candidates should have at least one year's experience with web production/technologies. Online video experience preferred, including Final Cut Pro and After Effects. Familiarity and an interest in food, wine, luxury travel, family travel, and golf travel are pluses. Apply at www.americanexpress.com. Scroll to bottom of page and select the link Jobs@American Express. Click on "Search Jobs," then click on "Search Openings" at the bottom of the screen, hit "Clear," enter "87833BR" in "Keyword" and follow the prompts. Only those candidates who PROVIDE SALARY REQUIREMENTS and meet minimum qualifications will be contacted. No paper resumes will be accepted.

Internships

...that Angeleno magazine, a monthly L.A. lifestyle glossy, is now accepting applications for its fall 2007 editorial internship semester, which runs from the final week of August through the final week of December. The publication focuses on fashion, dining, nightlife, beauty, travel, Hollywood, and the arts. Duties primarily include fact-checking, proofing, research, party coverage, editing calendar listings, and occasional short writing assignments. Front-of-book story pitches are encouraged. Interns will be spending their time almost exclusively interacting with editorial copy. Unlike most equivalent internships, there will be almost no menial work (copying, faxing, getting coffee, etc). Applicants must commit to a two-day rotation, from 9:30am to 6pm. Please send a cover letter and resume (in body of e-mail ­ no attachments) by noon PST on Wednesday, July 11th, to associate editor Gary Baum, gbaum@modernluxury.com. The publication is located on Wilshire, three blocks west of La Brea. (OK to mention Ed)

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