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******* I want to pursue fashion journalism after I graduate from SMU, but sadly no fashion or design program is offered there. I researched for what seemed like weeks and also happened upon ED2010.com. I remember telling my mom I had found this amazing "secret" website (it's no secret, lol). MORE ONLINE 2. Advertising AgeJane Pratt on the End of Jane By Nat Ives 7/10/07 http://adage.com/mediaworks/article?article_id=119143 One day after Conde Nast Publications shut down Jane magazine, founder and namesake Jane Pratt used a special edition of her Sirius Satellite Radio show to blast what the title became after her departure two years ago. "I feel like Sassy was my baby; I feel like Jane was my second baby," said Ms. Pratt, who started Jane in 1997 and was the first editor of Sassy, a ground-breaking title for teen girls, before that. "I feel like I abandoned that baby and it went off and got on drugs or something. I do have guilt about that. What I really would have liked would have been to have kept more of a connection to the magazine." Ad pages sunk It isn't clear, of course, whether maintaining close ties would have been possible in the summer of 2005, when Ms. Pratt and Conde Nast split in what they called a mutual decision. But, in any case, it didn't happen. Brandon Holley was hired to succeed Ms. Pratt as editor in chief and Carlos Lamadrid was tapped to take over as publisher. What followed was rocky for everyone: A Conde Nast ad campaign tried without much luck to position Ms. Holley as "so Jane," while advertisers stuck their hands in their pockets and let ad pages sink 21% in 2006. One cover last year, showing Jessica Simpson wearing pink and biting her finger, appalled some old readers who had loved Ms. Pratt's less mainstream touch. MORE ONLINE
3. Washington Post
Sen. David Vitter, who acknowledged having contacted a Washington escort service, made the admission after being called by Hustler magazine, whose investigative reporter says the sex magazine is targeting "moral hypocrites." Less than three hours after the inquiry, the Louisiana Republican sent the Associated Press a statement Monday evening confirming that he had been in contact with Deborah Jeane Palfrey, the indicted escort-service owner dubbed the D.C. Madam. Washington reporter Dan Moldea, who is working with Hustler owner Larry Flynt, is collaborating with Palfrey on a book proposal and said yesterday that he found Vitter's number in her phone records late last week. "When you go through this list, there are a lot of just normal men who were patronizing this escort service," said Moldea, who specializes in covering organized crime. "I can assure you, we have no intention of hurting these people, no intention of interfering with their lives. This is about hypocrisy." MORE ONLINE
4. WWD
Last fall's wave of Spy magazine tributes may have left Graydon Carter nostalgic for the waggishness of those years — or maybe just for the reputed rivalry with his Vanity Fair predecessor and current best-selling author Tina Brown, dating back from when Spy published a fawning note from Brown to Michael Ovitz. The July issue of Vanity Fair excerpted Brown's book, "The Diana Chronicles," but one month later comes a parody of the book and Brown's writing style in the August issue, reprinted from Spy's British inspiration, Private Eye. Under a photo of Brown giving a thumbs up and a mock byline, author Craig Brown (no relation) takes aim at Brown's apparent fondness for the hyphenated phrase, for alliteration and for status indicators: "Those regal, rancorous, rough-hewn eyes seared…like a $5,000 kitchen knife from top store Macy's on New York's fashionable Broadway through butter served in the in-crowd, book-six-months-in-advance brasserie of super-sassy boutique hotel McDitzy's, Park Avenue." Brown's use of sourcing is also lampooned: "I was informed of it by a highly trained researcher who was told in confidence by a highly regarded source, who heard it from a highly placed member of the household who is now dead, so equally regrettably you have no means of checking it." SEE JANE LIVE: Though the magazine Jane Pratt founded was closed Monday, the former editor told several media reporters that she is hard at work on returning to the print world. When Pratt left Jane in July 2005, talk swirled that Pratt would launch a fortysomething women's title called Elizabeth, which is her middle name. But Elizabeth won't be her next act in print just yet. Though she did not reveal many details of her upcoming project, Pratt said she is working on a magazine geared toward readers in their teens and 20s. Pratt said she has a launch date and a company through which she will publish the title, but would not reveal either except to say she will not launch the title with Reader's Digest Association, now headed by former boss and ex-Fairchild chief executive officer Mary Berner. But until her next act in publishing, Pratt can be found on Sirius satellite radio, where she hosts a talk show Friday nights. On Tuesday, she hosted a show where she talked about Jane's closure and fielded a call from former Jane fashion editor Eric Nicholson, who's now senior fashion editor at Marie Claire. On comparing his new position to his job at Jane, Nicholson, an obvious Pratt loyalist, lovingly replied, "Yeah, it's definitely bigger and different. I wouldn't say better. My heart always will be at Jane magazine with you." Joanna Coles, are you listening? MORE ONLINE
5. Market Watch
f the media handed out awards for 2006-07, Richard Stengel would be a good bet to win Rookie of the Year honors. In his first year as Time's managing editor, he did the near-impossible: He made the magazine seem relevant. Given up for dead in the digital age, Stengel's Time has turned the corner at a breakneck clip. While Newsweek continues to produce solid work week after week, Stengel's moves and calculated publicity blitz have rendered its chief rival as a virtual afterthought in the newsweekly discussion. Even if you prefer to read Newsweek, that's a big accomplishment. "If you're not changing, you're doing something wrong," Stengel told me on Monday, revealing his philosophy and strategy in one sentence. MORE ONLINE
************ Ed Ad 1 Sublet for August. One bedroom available in East Village apartment for all of August with possible option to sign year lease after that. The neighborhood is full of great restaurants and bars like SB3 and Croxley’s Ales and Supper. $950 for the month plus utilities. The room is small. 7 ? by 7 ? feet , but is cozy and has an exposed brick wall. It has a closet, two shelves and a/c unit, but no bed. I could loan you a blow-up mattress. You’d be living with another girl in her 20s who works in magazines and is very busy most of the time. Looking for someone clean, quiet and respectful. Email Valerie_denny@hotmail.com. Jobs ...that Details is looking for an assistant to a senior-level editor. This job is highly administrative and involves handling a hectic (and ever-changing) schedule, coordinating travel, and fielding phone calls from high-profile people. Writing and editing opportunities are very limited, but this position offers an amazing opportunity to learn the ins and outs of the book. All applicants should be very familiar with the magazine and its tone and should be organized to the point of compulsive, enthusiastic, and smart. Publishing experience is less important than dedication, attention to detail, and resourcefulness. Must be available to start immediately. E-mail a r?sum? and cover letter to: erica_cerulo@condenast.com. Please put “Details Assistant” in the subject field. No calls please. (OK to mention Ed) ...that QuizFest magazine at Bauer Publishing is looking for an editorial assistant. Send cover letter and resume to hr@bauer-usa.com. No phone calls please. ...that National Geographic Kids Magazine in Washington, DC is looking for a hard-working, enthusiastic assistant to the Editor-in-Chief. Maintaining the Editor’s calendar, arranging travel, ordering supplies, keeping the staff organized, and managing the interns will all be a part of your daily routine. Future writing and research opportunities are possible. Must have at least 1 year magazine experience; additional office experience a plus. Must be proficient in Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Filemaker Pro. Email cover letter with an attached resume and salary requirements to erin.bauer@att.net. No phone calls, please. (OK to mention Ed) ...that More Magazine is looking for EXPERIENCED freelance fashion market assistants. Individuals must have up-to-date contact lists, references, and at least one-year experience with a major stylist or publication. Assistants will be responsible for calling in items selected by the market editor, unpacking, doing returns, and scheduling market appointments. Assistants must be organized, professional, and enthusiastic. More Magazine is a lifestyle publication for women over 40 and was recently awarded Ad Age’s Magazine of the Year for 2006. Please e-mail resumes to Fashion Market Editor, Jeanne Kasovitz at Jeanne.kasovitz@meredith.com. ABSOLUTELY NO PHONE CALLS. We will contact you if we are interested. (OK to mention Ed) ...that Gayot.com, a luxury restaurant and travel website in Los Angeles, has an opening for an in-house, full-time editorial/tech assistant with an excellent command of the English language, a bachelor's degree, some experience with websites and databases, such as HTML coding, PHP, Dreamweaver, and Photoshop, as well as experience writing and editing. We're looking for someone self-motivated, organized, and efficient to provide support to the editors, create and maintain web pages and databases, edit and proofread, optimize images for the web, give creative input as well as write blurbs, headlines etc. Salary based on skills and experience. Reply to Web editor at: editorial@gayot.com with the subject line: Editorial/Tech Candidate. *This is an official Ed2010 posting* Internships ...that GLAMOUR's fashion department is looking for a fall intern. You need to be available AT LEAST 2.5 days a week - 3 is better. Internship will run from very beginning of September through December. Applicants should be INCREDIBLY organized, responsible, and detailed-oriented. Applicants must be students (at the time of the internship) and available to come in to interview. Email madeline_andrews@condenast.com your resume and availability as well as a short paragraph about yourself (not a cover letter). (OK to mention Ed) ...that Seventeen Magazine is looking for photo interns for the fall, starting mid-August/early September. The positions are for credit only. Resumes can be sent to Michelle Ervin, mervin@hearst.com. (OK to mention Ed) ...that the brand new GoodHousekeeping.com is looking for a fall 2007 intern to help the web department. This is a great position for a web design major or an English/journalism/communications major who is internet-inclined. Since the internship is extremely hands-on (no coffee runs, promise), candidates must have a working knowledge of HTML and Photoshop, plus excellent written/communication skills. Routine responsibilities include assisting with maintenance for the new website, working with our syndication partners, working with the video blog, helping with social networking/community efforts and more. We would love someone who could start in August. You must be available 3 days a week during normal business hours (9:30am-5:30pm), and please be able to commit to the full semester -- August to December is ideal. Internship is UNPAID, so you must receive college credit. Please send a cover letter (with links to any web samples, if applicable) and resume to Kristyn Pomranz, kpomranz@hearst.com. All materials must be received by July 31st. (OK to mention Ed) ...that LUCKY MAGAZINE is looking for a few FALL SEMESTER interns to work in the ACCESSORIES Department. Interns must be hard working, organized, enthusiastic, dedicated, and detail oriented. Job responsibilities include sample check-ins, returns, pick-ups and fashion closet maintenance. The environment is fast-paced and busy and you will gain invaluable fashion mag experience! You MUST be able to receive school credit and commit to at least 2 days a week (preferably 3). If interested please send your resume, cover letter, and availability to rebecca_aronson@condenast.com. This is the contact for the ACCESSORIES department ONLY. (OK to mention Ed) ...that Portland Monthly magazine (Portland, Oregon's premier magazine and the 7th biggest selling city mag in the nation) is looking for ambitious and talented editorial interns. To find out more, visit: www.portlandmonthlymag.com/intern_guidelines/
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