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1. The New York Times
Editor Acts, and 10 Time Inc. Magazines Revisit Katrina
By Brian Stelter
August 20, 2007
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/08/20/business/media/20time.html?ref=media

Coincidence or not? This month, 10 of Time Inc.’s magazines are running articles about New Orleans.

The answer, for the most part, is “not.” The assorted articles were the result of the editor in chief John Huey’s unusual decision to take 12 editors on a two-day tour in May of the struggling city. Mr. Huey, who oversees the content of more than 150 magazines, said he could not recall a similar trip in the past, nor could others who were involved.

Mr. Huey said he did not presume that each editor would come back and assign articles about New Orleans, but once they did, the timing was coordinated ahead of next week’s two-year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina’s landfall.

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2. New York Pose
He is Really Doctor Evil
By Keith J. Kelly
August 19, 2007
http://www.nypost.com/seven/08192007/business/he_is_really_doctor_evil_business_keith_j__kelly.htm

Kent Brownridge, the new CEO of Alpha Media Group, looked like he was about to shed the moniker given to him during the years he served as the henchman of the unpredictable Jann Wenner, founder of Rolling Stone.

After finally taking over the old Dennis Publishing, Brownridge immediately moved to shut down Stuff magazine but looked like he'd spare at least half the staff, including its editor and publisher, from the axe.

As Media Ink was going to press late Thursday, Stuff publisher John Lumpkin was still with the new company, as was the Editor-In-Chief Dan Bova - even though they no longer had a magazine. "Stuff for Men" will live on as a section only on the pages of Maxim.

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3. New York Magazine
Modesty Panic Grips Hearst Tower
By Janelle Nanos
From the August 27, 2007 issue
http://nymag.com/news/intelligencer/36108/

The cascading glass escalators in the lobby of Norman Foster’s new Hearst Tower, which carry the ladies of Cosmopolitan, Town & Country, and Harper’s Bazaar to their offices also offer a view up their skirts. Some editors were concerned enough that they warned members of their staff prone to wearing trendy mini-minidresses of ballooning short skirts to take care to keep their legs close. “It’s the visitors that see the ‘view,’” said on editor. “A lot of tourists walk in from the streets to see the building.” Other employees were more blas?. Says Marie Claire editor-in-chief Joanna Coles, “I know we’ve got some great views from Hearst Tower, but I was not aware of the one from the bottom of the escalators. We’ll have to add that to our docent notes. As for me, I don’t wear minis.” Besides, noted another editor, “I’m not sure it’s that much of a problem considering the fact that I can probably count the number of straight men who work in the building on one hand.”

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...that Family Circle is seeking a highly qualified associate editor to cover women?s (and some men?s and children?s) medical news, nutrition, diet, fitness and psychology. Applicants must have experience gleaning story ideas from scientific studies and health journals, have a passion for wellness and preventative health, and be able to translate technical findings in medicine into relevant, compelling, and inspiring service for our readers. The associate health editor will be responsible for researching, writing, and editing Family Circle?s health news column and diet column, as well as assigning one to two articles (typically on fitness or diet) per issue. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of editorial magazine experience, preferably in health and diet, at a consumer women?s title. This person should be a self-starter who is well organized, proficient at assigning, an eager team player, and looking to grow as an editor. Family Circle is a fun, fast-paced environment where talent, creativity, and enthusiasm are valued and encouraged. Serious candidates should send a resume and cover letter to betty.wong@meredith.com. No phone calls please.

...that LuxuryFractionalGuide.com, an internet directory for luxury fractional properties, is looking for a reliable writer(s) to author destination guides, feature articles, etc. While there is currently no pay involved, there will be extensive byline recognition with potential for earnings in the future. Email writing samples and resume to Lisa Rohner, lrohner@lfguide.com. (OK to mention Ed)

...that a new celebrity weekly is looking for an energetic, smart photo assistant to support the photo editor. Candidate must have magazine and photo research experience. This position is partially administrative and mostly stock agency research. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment. Weekly experience preferred. Please send cover letter and resume to shelly1608@gmail.com and put photo assistant in the subject.

Internships

...that Parenting is seeking a PAID intern in their lifestyle department. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, detail oriented, proactive, and eager to learn, and have a strong interest in fashion, food, beauty and home design. Position begins at the end of August and requires at least a three day a week commitment for at least three months. Please email your cover letter and resume to stephanie.galluzzo@bonniercorp.com. Serious candidates only, please. (OK to mention Ed)

...that Brides is looking for fall interns in the wedding style department, which mainly covers trends that are happening in weddings & party planning. We cover favors, invitations, gifts, flowers, cakes, hors d'oeurves & cocktails. Responsibilities include: Assisting on photo shoots, propping & shopping of samples, set styling, attending different market weeks & visits to showrooms, light administrative duties like filing & typing, fact checking stories, etc. Ideally, candidate should be able to come in 3 - 4 days a week beginning in early September. 9am - 5pm schedule but flexible w/their hours. Contact machell_espejo@brides.com. (OK to mention Ed)

...that Worth, a monthly personal finance and family business magazine for affluent individuals, is seeking an EXPERIENCED journalism intern to work in its midtown Manhattan office. Responsibilities include fact-checking, research and writing for publication. The internship begins ASAP and will run approximately 16-20 hours per week. It pays an $8.50 per hour stipend. Candidates must have experience reporting and writing for a print or online news organization and be interested in pursuing a career in journalism. Candidates must also have published clips. Please send resumes to Emily DeNitto, emilyd@worth.com. (OK to mention Ed)

...that Smart Destinations, the leading provider of technology-based packaged travel products and services to the tourism industry, is seeking a part-time paid intern to help with the launch of a series of travel blogs to complement the Go Visitor Card and Explorer Pass products. The ideal candidate will be a college junior or senior who is interested in corporate blogging and/or travel writing (company focus is on US travel). Excellent writing, research and organizational skills required. Should be able to work independently and summarize research from a variety of online sources. Preference will go to those who are majoring in communications, marketing or a related field and/or have blogging experience (send links if applicable). Should be able to devote 10-15 hours per week to this project and must be located in BOSTON, MA. Please send resume, cover letter and writing samples to copyintern@smartdestinations.com. (OK to mention Ed)

...that The Onion, "America's Finest News Source," is seeking editorial interns for fall 2007. Duties will include: research, fact-checking, note-taking and general editorial support for the newspaper and website. The internship is located in New York City. The ideal candidate is news savvy, has strong computer skills, and a familiarity with copyediting. A positive attitude toward even the most basic of tasks is a must. This is strictly a non-writing position, although interns may be asked to sit in on editorial meetings. Internship begins late-August/early-September and runs through December. Interns must be able to work 3+ days a week, but schedule can be flexible. Qualified candidates can receive school credit. To apply, please send resume and cover letter (no writing samples please) to onionintern@gmail.com with ?Editorial Intern? in the subject line. Best not to mention Ed.

...that Life & Style Weekly is still looking for a few enthusiastic interns to join a fast-paced, celebrity-obsessed, style-savvy editorial staff this fall. We are looking for general editorial interns, as well as interns to specifically help in either the fashion or beauty department. Depending on department placement, interns will be expected to complete research assignments (using Nexis and other search engines) for stories on deadline, handle products in the fashion and beauty closet, complete various organizational tasks, update databases and calendars, respond to reader email, compile credit information for the magazine, put together the daily celebrity news packets that get distributed to the office, and, in time, much more. Life & Style Weekly is located in Englewood Cliffs, NJ ? just a hop, skip and a jump (by public transportation) across the George Washington Bridge. Please send a cover letter (indicating which department is of most interest) and resume to Barbara Seigel, features editor, at bseigel@bauerpublishing.com for consideration. Ability to receive college credit is preferable. (OK to mention Ed)

...that the fashion department at MARIE CLAIRE seeks detail-oriented, highly-motivated, EXTREMELY organized FALL interns that can start AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. Candidates must be able to commit THREE to FIVE full days a week. Interns will be based in the fashion closet but will be able to work with the entire fashion and accessories team. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: checking in and returning samples, creating story boards, organizing fashion closet, setting up for run- thrus, and will also have the chance to assist at photo shoots. Although it may get intense and rigorous at times, the opportunity and experience will be amazing. Please send a resume and a cover letter stating your availability and potential start date to Lisa Tam at MarieClaireIntern@gmail.com. ABSOLUTELY NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. (OK to mention Ed)

...that Opera News magazine is looking for an articulate, fast-learning, cultured and dependable editorial intern to work in its offices at Lincoln Center for two to three days a week during the fall of 2007. This internship is for academic credit only. Interns should be undergraduates, have an interest in the magazine industry and a verve for good writing, but most importantly, a strong curiosity and working knowledge of opera and classical music. Interns will have the opportunity to work directly with editors on a daily basis, contribute ideas during meetings, and take part in most phases of our editorial process. There will likely be opportunities to contribute reviews to the magazine as well. Please submit a resume and two writing samples to onlineinfo@operanews.com. No calls, please.

...that Family Circle has several openings for editorial interns this fall, starting as soon as August 27 and ending in mid-December. We are looking for highly motivated, self-sufficient, smart interns who are eager to learn the ins and outs of magazine editing, writing and reporting. Family Circle interns work in a fun, vibrant, energetic and friendly environment where they get directly involved in the editorial process by working closely with senior and junior members of the articles, health, home, food and style departments. Interns will be expected to: Assist with administrative duties such as filing, making phone calls, updating databases, answering reader requests, and organizing research materials. Research ideas, photos, facts, news, studies, and press releases for upcoming stories and editorial projects. Factcheck short articles and columns. Help prepare for photo shoots by calling in products, organizing props, returning merchandise and obtaining proper credit information. Attend home, fashion, beauty, food or health press events and market appointments on behalf of the magazine. Research, report and write at least one bylined item. Please send a resume and cover letter indicating your availability/schedule as well as the editorial department that you are most interested in interning for. You must receive school credit for your time (this is an unpaid internship). Send materials to Jennifer Taylor, Managing Editor, at jennifer.taylor@meredith.com. No phone calls please.

...that Beauty Launchpad, a national beauty trade publication, seeks a hard-working journalism major to be a fall intern in their Winthrop, MA office, just outside of Boston on the Blue Line. This is a great opportunity for Boston-based students who want to get into beauty journalism! Fashion editor needs help with administrative tasks (all necessary filing, organization of beauty closet, control and cataloging of incoming and out-going products, etc). Intern will also receive opportunities for writing with bylines. Must be passionate about all aspects of beauty and fashion. This is a paid internship, requiring a minimum of 15 hours a week. Please contact kariefrost@gmail.com; include a cover letter, resume and two published writing clips (if you are unpublished, please submit two journalism assignments from college). You will not be considered if you don't include all of these items in your email. An interview will be set up if you meet the requirements. (OK to mention Ed)

...that LUCKY MAGAZINE is still looking for a few FALL SEMESTER interns to work in the ACCESSORIES department and to start ASAP. 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 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 Time Out New York Kids Magazine is looking for a fall editorial intern. 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, contributing 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. This internship takes place in Manhattan at Time Out New York Kids, 475 10th Avenue, 12th floor, New York, NY 10018. The internship is unpaid, and will run from after Labor Day through the end of December. (OK to mention Ed)

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