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1. WWD
Winners and Losers
By Stephanie D. Smith and Irin Carmon
August 10, 2007
http://www.wwd.com/memopad/article/117983?page=1

The first half of 2007 proved on average to be an OK one in circulation terms for niche, fashion, fitness, and teen titles, but wasn't so great for more general interest pubs, according to figures filed with the Audit Bureau of Circulations. ABC will release the full list of magazine circulation figures on Monday.

In the latter category, Vanity Fair struggled this period to top its strong newsstand performance in the first half of 2006, posting a 15.7 percent drop in single-copy sales. "In 2006, Vanity Fair had the best newsstand year in the magazine's history. So 2007 was up against a number of very successful issues," said editor in chief Graydon Carter. "And some of this year's covers just didn't do as well as we hoped. There is, unfortunately, no science to this." Perhaps one explanation could be that men don't sell as well for the pop culture monthly ? Bruce Willis, Owen Wilson, Chris Rock, Leonardo DiCaprio and James Gandolfini all appeared on the cover in the first half, compared to female cover subjects like Naomi Watts, Lindsay Lohan and Teri Hatcher in last year's first half. "It depends on the man, of course, but as a rule, women do sell better than men. Unless that man is Brad Pitt," quipped Carter. In fact, Demi Moore, the only woman who appeared on its cover alone this period, sold best.

But Elle reported a 9.1 percent increase in single-copy sales, while Vogue posted a 4.6 percent uptick in newsstand sales, to 452,207. Lucky posted an 11.9 percent newsstand increase, to 250,240, and an overall circulation increase of 9.4 percent. Shape reported a 2.2 percent growth in total circulation, to 1.7 million, and Women's Health continued its strong circulation growth, reporting total paid circulation of 786,892. The title is raising its rate base to 1.1 million in January.

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2. Mediabistro
Hearst Digital Media Launches Misquincemag.com
By Neal Ungerleider
August 10, 2007
http://www.mediabistro.com/fishbowlny/new_media/hearsts_quinceanera_64848.asp#more

Hearst Magazines Digital Media today announced that it will introduce MisQuinceMag.com, an online magazine and idea resource which aims to help 15-year-old Latina girls plan for their quinceaneras and the next 15 years of their lives. MisQuinceMag.com, which goes live on August 29, is a bilingual site which offers a rich and compelling online experience by way of celebrity interviews and advice, e-cards, weekly sweepstakes, videos, make-up how-tos, flipbooks, blogs and more.

Based on Mis Quince, a promotional insert that launched in the October 2006 issues of CosmoGIRL!, Seventeen and Teen magazines, MisQuinceMag.com takes its print counterpart to a whole new level by making its advice, information and planning resources available 24/7 from anywhere in the world. The site will fill a much-needed void in the online community, as the U.S. Census Bureau estimates by 2015 that one-third of the U.S. population 19-years-old and younger will be Latino. To date, as many as 400,000 girls celebrate their quinceanera annually in the U.S.

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...that Quick & Simple magazine (a woman?s weekly from Hearst) is looking for an editorial assistant to the editor-in-chief. Candidates must be: Extremely detail-oriented, highly organized, efficient and energetic individuals. Must be proactive (able to anticipate situations and offer preemptive solutions), able to multi-task deadlines and projects in a fast-paced environment, feel comfortable interacting with high-profile industry personalities, and have excellent phone manner and etiquette. Candidates must also have strong research skills, have an interest in women?s service magazines, and be able to prioritize/consolidate editor-in-chief tasks and responsibilities across many fields. Administrative tasks include, but are not limited to: Extensive scheduling with magazine departments, corporate, and industry; booking travel and transportation; creating and submitting expense reports. Must be enthusiastic, possess a positive ?can do? attitude and willing and able take initiative and get involved wherever necessary. It?s a good opportunity to get into magazines and learn A LOT about the industry. If you?re interested in this opportunity please send your resume and cover letter ASAP to Melissa Fiorenza, mfiorenza@gmail.com. Your cover letter should explain why you believe you are the ideal candidate for this position (SELL YOURSELF) and how you meet the minimum requirements of the position. (OK to mention Ed)

...that Inside Lacrosse is looking for an Web Manager for its website, InsideLacrosse.com. Job entails updating the website and managing content on a daily basis ? uploading scores and press releases as well as handling user-generated content and creating and editing original content that includes features and game stories. Managing writers and deadlines and a constantly evolving news cycle means attention to detail and organization, as well as a strong sense of news value, are critical. A big part of the job is working with IL?s staff editors and writers to come up with story ideas and ways of complementing Inside Lacrosse Magazine online. IL is a young, growing company, so we value creative, ambitious people that are full of ideas on how to constantly improve what we?re doing. Journalism experience either online or in print is required; lacrosse background is a plus but not required, a general sports background is required. InsideLacrosse.com covers every facet of the sport, from high school to pro indoor and outdoor and college to industry news, and we recently added Inside Lacrosse Video. Please submit all resumes to jobs@insidelacrosse.com.

...that National Geographic Traveler, based in Washington, D.C., is seeking a full-time Assistant to the Editor. The qualified candidate should have strong writing skills, a love of travel, the ability to multi-task and act under pressure, strong interpersonal skills, and the enthusiasm to work hard. Responsibilities include: Managing the editor's calender, arranging travel, sorting mail, planning events/meetings, and providing general administrative support to staff. Depending on experience and initiative, you may have the opportunity to help the editorial team with researching, writing, and editing. Requirements: 4-year college degree; 1-2 years magazine experience; additional office experience a plus. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office (especially Powerpoint!) and on Macs. Interested applicants should send their cover letter and resume to eking22@gmail.com. No phone calls please. (OK to mention Ed)

...that Southern Living Magazine is looking for a photo editor with 5-10 years of editorial experience. We're looking for a great idea person with a broad understanding of photographers and photography. Expertise in lifestyle, still life, beauty, food, product, environmental portraits, and conceptual photography a must. The ideal candidate possesses good organizational skills and is able to multitask in a fast-paced environment. Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with photographers, stylists and editors is a must. Knowledge of Photoshop and InDesign a plus. Responsibilities include: Serve as liaison for the visual process to support and empower the editorial development of Southern Living. Specifically focus on the magazine?s visual tone as it relates to and works with the editorial tone and voice. Review and evaluate photo assignments as they are turned in by the editorial departments for completeness of thought based on Southern Living photographic style. Work closely with the director of photography to stay abreast of any changes or opportunities for improving overall visual quality. Organize and maintain the photographic assignment process for the various departments. Once assignments are completed, review image files and evaluate how successful the photographer was in meeting the requirements of the assignment. Communicate these results in a timely manner to the appropriate photographers and editors. Contact: Mark Sandlin mark_sandlin@timeinc.com. (OK to mention Ed)

...that AsiaMedia, an online media review at the UCLA Asia Institute, is looking for a dynamic managing editor to oversee the publication and write articles for UCLA's International Institute. For more information visit: http://asiamedia.ucla.edu/submissions.asp

...that trade magazines in Eugene, Oregon want freelance writers with professional experience, particularly in trade magazines, to write articles on assignment for magazines that cover specialty construction trades. Interview skills required. Experience in the trades we cover a big plus. For more about us, visit www.protradepub.com. Submit resume, cover letter and 3-5 clips to wendy@protradepub.com, or mail to: Wendy Ardolino, Editor Professional Trade Publications Inc., 228 Grimes St., Eugene, OR 97402. (OK to mention Ed)

...that Volleyball.com is looking for an online magazine editor. Must love and understand the game of volleyball. Contact Dan Aranda, dan@volleyball.com. (OK to mention Ed)

Internships

...that CosmoGIRL! magazine is on the prowl for a FALL EDITORIAL intern to assist the executive editor and the editorial assistant. Our likes: savvy research skills, a positive, can-do-anything attitude, strong writing and editing skills, organizational prowess, creative flair, attention to detail, a knack for independent problem solving, and an obsession with magazines and teen girls. Our dislikes: see likes and note the opposites. Responsibilities will include working closely with the executive editor and the editorial assistant, writing a weekly blog on our website, researching for articles, attending weekly meetings, and finding quotes for stories. This internship is unpaid and you MUST be able to receive college credit. Please send your resume and cover letter to editorial assistant Jessica Strul at CosmoGIRLInternship@gmail.com and please note which days you'll be available to work. And, by all means, mention Ed!

...that Quick & Simple, Hearst's new weekly lifestyle magazine based in Manhattan, is seeking enthusiastic, responsible, dedicated interns to join our photo department this fall. This is a great opportunity to work closely on photo shoot production, photo research and see the ins and outs of a fast paced weekly publication. All candidates must be eligible to receive school credit and should be able to work 2-3 days a week. Please send resume, cover letter and availability to: qnsphoto@gmail.com. (OK to mention Ed)

...that CosmoGIRL! Magazine is looking for an intern in the beauty department for the fall semester. This internship is unpaid, so you must be able to get school credit. Applicant must be hard-working and able to multi-task. Duties include: communicating with publicists for upcoming stories; generating some web content; maintaining and organizing the beauty closet; assisting at photo shoots; researching beauty trends and lots, lots more! You will get some exposure to In Copy and lots of nurturing from the editors. Please send cover letter and r?sum? to Emily Kate Warren, ewarren@hearst.com, the associate beauty and fitness editor, by Monday, August 13th. Unfortunately, applications sent after that date will not be considered. (OK to mention Ed)

...that ELLEgirl.com is seeking several interns for the fall semester to start ASAP. Candidates must be currently enrolled in college or grad school. We are looking for energetic and extremely organized people with an interest in fashion, beauty, entertainment and pop culture. If you specialize in one of these areas, there is an opportunity to partner up with an editor in your preferred area. Daily duties include writing up daily celeb gossip, writing quizzes, various administrative tasks, updating contact lists, closet organization, sample request and returns, fashion and beauty credits, photo research and styling still life shoots. We are a small team looking for highly competent multi-taskers who wouldn?t shy away from awesome perks like writing fashion and beauty features, taking market appointments, attending events and assisting at well shoots. Our internships are unpaid but school credit is available, and if we love you, there?s definitely the option of staying on for a longer period of time. Please send all resumes to Joanna Douglas, Joanna@ellegirl.com. (OK to mention Ed)

...that Details magazine is still looking for fall-semester interns for the EDITORIAL department. Starting ASAP and lasting through December, the internship is unpaid and the intern MUST receive college credit. We?re looking for interns who can spend 2.5+ days per week at our office (10AM - 6PM) in New York. Responsibilities include assisting editors with research, sorting mail, compiling newspaper clippings and working on editorial-related projects. Please note: this is NOT a writing position. Interns must be organized, responsible, and able to multi-task. Experience with Lexis Nexis preferred. To apply please send resume and availability to detailsletters@condenast.com with INTERNSHIP in the subject line. (OK to mention Ed)

...that body+soul has a production/design internship for credit for fall 2007. We are looking for a motivated art or design major to assist with the daily workings of the art, production and advertising departments. The intern would report to the director of production, but would have ample opportunity to interact with all departments of the magazine. Job duties include, but are not limited to, creating digital files for company archive; assisting designers with art and workflow; database entry; computing ad/edit page ratio and updating map; assisting with special projects as needed. This internship must be taken for credit and is unpaid. Hours are flexible. body+soul is part of Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, but is written, designed and produced from its Watertown, MA headquarters. It has a national circulation and is the leader in the women's healthy lifestyle category. Editorial content focuses on integrative health and well-being, including nutrition, yoga, and how to create an environmentally friendly lifestyle. Skills Required: Working knowledge of Microsoft office products, InDesign, and Photoshop. Excellent written and oral communications skills. FileMaker skills a plus. Please send a cover letter and resume to Joe Durand, jpdurand@marthastewart.com, by Friday, September 14.

...that More Magazine is looking for interns to work in the beauty & fashion department. Interns will be responsible for checking in, photographing, unpacking and returning clothing samples as well as ordering supplies to stock the fashion closet. They 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 email resumes to HR@meredith.com. This is an unpaid internship for school credit only. (OK to mention Ed)

...that PointClickHome.com the new online destination for Metropolitan Home, Elle Decor, and Home magazines, is looking for two fall interns to assist our shelter editors and web producers. The interns? duties will be researching and writing captions for our Room Finder, managing the images and information for our Product Finder, researching trends in the shelter/home category, fact-checking, and the assisting with various tasks to help our site run smoothly. The interns will be working in our content management system, so a basic knowledge of HTML and Photoshop is desired. As a small staff, PointClickHome is a place full of opportunity for anyone looking to learn about online publishing, home design, and what it takes to build a successful website. Our offices are located in midtown, Manhattan. Candidates should be able to work at least 2-3 days a week. This is an unpaid internship for college credit. Email resumes and cover letters to Anne Collins at acollins@hfmus.com. (OK to mention Ed)

...that Footwear News, a trade publication owned by Conde Nast Publications in New York City is looking for a fall intern to work three to four days per week during the semester. The hours are 10 am to 6 pm and one full day is preferred, but we're flexible. Footwear News is a weekly trade publication serving footwear retailers and wholesalers. It covers breaking industry news and industry events, as well as the latest fashion trends and hottest footwear designers. This internship is writing intensive, offering plenty of opportunity to obtain clips and reporting experience. Interns typically produce several items per week, some with bylines some not, for both the features section and new section of the magazine. The internship would be for credit, but several interns have gone on to produce articles for Conde Nast on a paid freelance basis after the completion of their internships. To apply, send a resume to Lindsay_Sammon@condenast.com or fax to 212.630.3796. (OK to mention Ed)

...that Time Out New York Kids is looking for fall interns. Our internships are very hands-on, so previous student media or professional internship experience is preferred. Responsibilities include researching and writing listings and other items for the website, adding content to our blog, fact-checking, and occasionally writing items for the print edition of the magazine. This internship is a great way to build a portfolio; work hard and you'll be rewarded with larger assignments. We require a minimum of 2 days per week. Please send cover letter, resume and writing samples to Carolyn Juris, senior associate editor, at cjuris[at]timeoutny.com. No phone calls, please. (OK to mention Ed)

...that Bridal Guide, a national wedding magazine, seeks a proactive, detail-oriented fall intern with excellent writing skills and a great attitude to start immediately. Duties will be split between our features and travel departments. The position is unpaid, but you may receive academic credit (not required). You'll have the opportunity to write short, bylined articles, interact with top editors, and learn the ins and outs of working at a consumer magazine. The job includes fact checking and reporting as well as some administrative duties. You must be able to work at least three full days a week. Our ideal candidate will have a strong interest in women's magazines. We're a small, dynamic staff who will consider you to be an integral member of the team. Please email your cover letter and resume to Associate Editor Valerie Berrios at vberrios@bridalguide.com. No calls, please. (OK to mention Ed)

...that Woman's Day Special Interest Publications is seeking a part time intern (1-2 days a week) for the fall semester. Candidate should have an interest in photography, and good phone and organizational skills. Duties will include: organizing film and digital files, and assisting with administrative duties. This is an unpaid internship, but credit can be received if approved by your schools advisor. Please send cover letter and resume to Matthew Levinson, mlevinson@hfmus.com, with "Intern" in the subject line. (OK to mention Ed)

...that Men's Journal is looking for interns to start work in the fall. Applicants should be journalism students or recent college graduates with an interest in adventure, travel, sports, and the environment. Duties include administrative tasks, research, reporting, transcribing and fact-checking, with the potential for short writing assignments. Applicants should send a cover letter, clips and a resume to: Men's Journal Internship Program, 1290 Avenue of the Americas, 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10104, or email letters@mensjournal.com. Men's Journal is a service-oriented lifestyle magazine covering adventure, travel and leisure subjects for 25- to 49-year-old active men. (OK to mention Ed)

...that Good Housekeeping Magazine seeks an extremely organized and motivated beauty intern for the fall 2007 semester. You'll jump right into the fun, exciting world of beauty editorial, and help us with story research as well as market work. Excellent phone skills are paramount, and previous internship and/or writing experience is preferred, but not required. You MUST be able to receive school credit, and commit to at least two days per week. Please send a brief cover letter and resume to April Franzino at afranzino@hearst.com. (OK to mention Ed)

...that REDBOOK is looking for fall beauty interns. Must be: independent, great at research, and have a interest in or knowledge of beauty products. Duties include: attending beauty events, organizing products, product research and call-ins. Writing assignments are given to interns who demonstrate writing and reporting abilities. You may also be asked to help out in other departments including features, lifestyle and entertainment. Must be able to receive credit and work at least two days per week. Please email resume and cover letter to rbkintern@gmail.com.

...that Teen Vogue is looking for a fall intern to assist the online department. The intern will be responsible for writing editorial content for the website, research and general assistance, as well as producing web pages. Must have fashion experience. Previous web experience is not required but preferred. This internship is unpaid and you MUST receive college credit. Please send your resume and cover letter to Will Kahn at william_kahn@condenast.com and please note which days you'll be available to work. (OK to mention Ed)

...that Southeast Performer Magazine in Atlanta is looking for an unpaid fall/winter intern to assist the Southeast regional editor with copy editing articles. They would conduct interviews with industry insiders like booking agents and recording engineers. They would also assist in booking sponsored concerts, create calendar listings, and post content to the web. Requirements: A min. of 10 hrs per week (Max. of 40hrs/wk). Acceptable candidate will be a strong writer who can meet deadlines and has a strong eye for detail. Strong writing/journalism background and familiarity with Chicago Style Manual, AP or equivalent. A music background preferred. Performer Publications, Inc (www.performermag.com) is the largest musicians' trade magazine in the US. Performer Magazine, publishes three monthly regional magazines which are dedicated to covering all genres of independent music. Students not required to earn credit. Application Deadline: 9/21/07. To apply, please send a cover letter, r?sum?, and two writing samples (clips are preferred) to: sepeditorial@performermag.com.

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