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1. WWD
Memo Pad: EMAP'S BIG BREAK UP
By Samantha Conti
8/27/07
http://wwd.com/memopad/article/118307

It looks as if Emap, the British publishing giant, will be a much smaller beast — or not exist at all — by year's end. Industry sources in London say Emap principals plan to start auctioning the group's three businesses: consumer titles including Grazia; B2B publishing including WGSN, and the radio division, by next week or early next month at the latest. Emap has revenues of more than 880 million pounds, or $1.7 billion at current exchange, a year and a stock market valuation of about 1.8 billion pounds, or $3.6 billion. As reported, private equity firm Apax Partners has expressed interest in purchasing parts of Emap, as has the Italian publisher Mondadori. The sources said Emap may also choose to retain one of its divisions, and remain as a quoted company on the London Stock Exchange. There have also been press reports in London that groups such as Cond? Nast, parent of WWD and W Magazine; Hearst Corp. and IPC Media, a division of Time Inc., might be interested in cherry-picking certain titles — such as Grazia — but an industry source said this was unlikely, and that the auction would move forward. An Emap spokesman declined comment Friday.

2. WWD
MemoPad: Artful Cause
By Irin Carmon
8/27/07
http://wwd.com/memopad/article/118307

The fashion world isn't particularly known for its inclusiveness, but come Sept. 4, one window in Barneys New York and Paper magazine will be out to change that — at least for a while. Thirteen artists from the Oakland, Calif.-based Creative Growth, which nurtures the art of the developmentally challenged, have interpreted the fall collections for the September issue of Paper and Barneys. "How can anyone not love seeing this world we call fashion — which is usually such an insider's game — so purely and gorgeously through the eyes of these magical outsiders?" Paper's co-editor and publisher Kim Hastreiter, who is on the group's advisory board, writes in the issue. Photographs and bios of the artists follow. The issue also has a fashion spread in tribute to Isabella Blow with the designs of Blow mainstays like Philip Treacy and Alexander McQueen, and an image of a Blow-esque model appears on the cover.

3. Financial Times
Men's magazines turn the page on their adolescence
By Financial Times editors
8/27/07
http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/feba615a-5430-11dc-9a6e-0000779fd2ac.html

One of the surest ways to irritate Jay Fielden, the otherwise unflappable editor of Men's Vogue magazine, is to mention the term metro-sexual.

"I think it was created by the media to tar a certain male who's interested in more things than the average guy," Mr Fielden says. He then poses a rhetorical question: "Was Thomas Jefferson a metro-sexual? He decorated his own house."

Since Men's Vogue was launched two years ago, Mr Fielden has become an expert at such distinctions. His mission has been to take a magazine whose namesake is the bible of women's fashion and make it palatable to men.

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4. Folio
Editor Leaves Portfolio
By Jason Fell
8/27/07
http://www.foliomag.com/viewmedia.asp?prmMID=7986&prmID=1

There appears to be more staff shuffling at Cond? Nast’s Portfolio: Jeffrey Chu, senior associate editor, will be leaving the magazine to join Mansueto Ventures' Fast Company, according to the New York Post. Portfolio recently added former Daily News gossip columnist Lloyd Grove and media reporter Jeff Bercovici, most recently a senior writer at Radar.

The moves are the latest in a series of recent personnel changes that began earlier this month when editor-in-chief Joanne Lipman reportedly fired deputy editor Jim Impoco. Tempers flared between the two when a story written by senior writer Kurt Eichenwald, which Impoco campaigned for, was cut from the lineup. Eichenwald later resigned.

Billed as a business publication with big, bold articles and dynamic visuals, Portfolio launched this April. Four months later, the second issue hit newsstands Aug. 15 with 122 ad pages, down from 185 in the first issue. It was, however, the third-best ad-page count for a second issue behind O, The Oprah Magazine, according to Portfolio publisher David Carey.

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Jobs

...that Men's Health magazine is looking for experienced freelance writers to contribute to its ASME-nominated "Malegrams" section. We cover everything from health and relationships to finance and exercise, pulling from cutting-edge research and leading experts to provide advice our readers can instantly put to use. If you can pitch innovative, MH-tailored ideas and turn around concise, well-reported stories on deadline, we want to hear from you. Please email a resume along with any pitches to mike.dawson@rodale.com. (OK to mention Ed)

...that the art department at Mass Appeal Magazine is looking for a highly qualified associate art director to work on both web and print. Candidates should have previous design/print production experience and an eye for detail. An understanding of the style, culture and editorial direction of our publication is crucial. We're looking with someone with strong original ideas who is eager to contribute to the team. This position has huge creative possibilities and potential for growth. Proficiency in Indesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, HTML, CSS, PHP, and Flash required. Qualified candidates should submit resume, cover letter and design samples (pdf or jpeg preferred--under 12MB please) to sally@massappealmag.com. (OK to mention Ed)

...that Essence seeks an associate editor for the health and relationship department. This person will be responsible for: Pitching story ideas, assigning out and first edits for our Black Men, Sex and Intimacy columns. Pitching and executing special column packages and assisting with special projects. Working with Essence.com to translate magazine edit to the website as well as write original content to increase web traffic. Pitching health/feature ideas, attending press events, processing invoices, sending out contracts, and managing expense reports for department. The successful candidate will have a Bachelor's degree with a women's service background; solid writing/editing experience in the relationships and health category. Contact Michelle_Chiprut@timeinc.com or Laura_Grondzki@timeinc.com.

...that a leading technology magazine is looking for a full-time staff writer. Must have at least one year of professional gadget and technology review writing experience for a consumer publication. Should be familiar with the latest in computers, cell phones, and digital cameras. Will be testing new products as well as writing in-depth, hands-on reviews, feature and trend stories for print and our Website. Contacts in the mobile tech industry not required but a definite plus. Submit cover letter, resume, and 3 to 5 clips to techmagjob@yahoo.com. (OK to mention Ed)

...that novelist, playwright and screenwriter Bruce Jay Friedman is looking for an assistant on a short-term basis, possibly 1-3 days, to begin ASAP. The assistant would be responsible for re-typing 10 short stories from their magazine version into Word documents, to be included in an upcoming collection. A college student in Manhattan majoring in English, Creative Literature or Publishing with a great interest in writers' work would be ideal. The assistant will be paid accordingly. Please email your resume and a short bio to Molly Friedman at molly.friedman@mtvnmix.com, or call 212.654.8716. It's an excellent opportunity to see a writer at work, and referrals will be extended upon a job well done. Similar projects in the future come up all the time, and Friedman may ask you back for more challenging assignments. (OK to mention Ed)

...that the Time In editor at Time Out Chicago is leaving. The ideal candidate will be a pop culture junkie who knows TV, radio and the Web--and who can write about those topics hilariously and intelligently. Chicago-based candidates are preferred. It's a hectic gig, but a good one. Do NOT mention Ed!

Internships

Internship of the month

...that CosmoGIRL! magazine is on the prowl for a FALL EDITORIAL intern who can work on MON., TUES., and THURS. to assist the founder and president of Ed2010, Chandra Czape Turner, 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 (Chandra) 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. Please don't apply if you can't work Mon., Tues., and Thurs. every week. And, by all means, mention Ed.

...that Laufer Media, Inc., publisher for Tiger Beat and BOP magazines, is looking for a FALL semester EDITORIAL INTERN to assist our writing staff in Glendale, CA. This position represents an opportunity for recent college graduates or current students interested in magazine publishing or entertainment journalism. You MUST RECEIVE COLLEGE CREDIT for your internship. We require a commitment of 2-3 days a week, from 10 am to 5 pm. This is a project position to last 3 to 6 months; start date is ASAP. Tiger Beat and BOP are two leading "tween" magazines. It is essential and encouraged to be familiar with the magazines, have a knowledge of pop culture and all things that interest girls ages 11 to 14. Please send resumes and cover letters to marc@laufermedia.com. Please include "Intern" in your subject line.

...that Esquire is now accepting resumes for our fall/winter fashion internships. We are looking for enthusiastic, hard-working college students with an interest in gaining experience in the world of men's fashion! Responsibilities include organization of the fashion closet and database, keeping a log of all incoming and outgoing samples and light admin work. 2 days per week. Please send your cover letter and resume to Mike Stefanov, Mstefanov@hearst.com. (OK to mention Ed)

...that Quick & Simple's fashion department is still looking for organized and energetic interns for the fall. Interns will have the opportunity to assist at photo shoots, make merchandise requests, research new clothing lines to be featured in the magazine, and make calls to vendors for credit information. Other responsibilities include organizing the fashion closet, calling in and returning merchandise for shoots, and maintaining the fashion clip book. All candidates MUST be able to receive school credit and should be available to work 2-3 days a week. We'd love you to start immediately! Please send resume, cover letter and availability to Meredith Gray at mgray@hearst.com. (OK to mention Ed)

...that Quick & Simple is also still looking for an enthusiastic, creative and dedicated intern for our contests department this fall. Duties include research for the department, brainstorming ideas for promotions and contests, seeking out prize sponsors and liaisoning with PR contacts, judging contest entries, interviewing winners, sending out prizes and some administrative duties. There may be opportunity for small write-ups as well, and you'll have a chance to attend some fun media events! Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to mbristol@hearst.com. (OK to mention Ed)

....that Quick & Simple is also 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 Travel + Leisure Family magazine seeks an editorial intern to start IMMEDIATELY and continue through December, and possibly longer. This is a full-time paid internship ($10/hour). Travel + Leisure Family (tlfamily.com) is a quarterly offshoot of Travel + Leisure with high literary standards and a discerning outlook on family travel. We're looking for someone with standout organization, research and writing skills. Candidates must be extremely detailed-oriented and capable of working on many projects at once. Experience at a magazine, as well as a travel background and an interest in family matters are, of course, big pluses. The internship entails: Organization of our back-issue libraries, contact lists, destination information, and fashion closet (a major part of the job is calling in and returning samples for our gear and style pages, keeping track of when and where products come from, gathering credits to list on style pages, and knowing the luggage, childrenswear, and consumer electronics markets). Research: from finding a statistic in an hour to long-term story research, such as locating a family to profile in a story. Assisting editors (reserving conference rooms, taking messages, responding to calls). We have a very small staff. Our interns work closely with the staff on all aspects of creating the magazine. Ideas and opinions are always welcome. There are writing opportunities. Please email your resume, clips, and references to alison.l.goran@aexp.com with "internship" in the subject line. (OK to mention Ed)

...that Popteen is looking for a web-savvy, creative, detailed intern for the fall semester. This position requires someone who can juggle administrative and editorial duties, including writing quizzes and advice, monitoring our community, contacting press outlets, reading and commenting on user blogs and pitching ideas for our edit calendar. Design experience, knowledge of HTML and Photoshop a big plus. Popteen.com is a community and content Web site focused on teen fashion and lifestyle. 15 hours/week; unpaid. Midtown Manhattan. (OK to mention Ed)

...that the newly re-launched redbookmag.com is looking for an enthusiastic fall intern to join our editorial team 2-3 days a week starting ASAP. We're looking for an eager, competent, fast learner who is comfortable with computers and has an overall interest in digital media. Responsibilities will include programming content, working with our content management system and helping with general site upkeep. We require solid phone skills, a friendly attitude, a basic understanding of html and someone who isn't afraid to work past 6 when duty calls. No fetching coffee--all real work relevant to the well-being of the site. Perks include working extensively with a small team, learning the ins and outs of online magazine publishing and gaining great experience in the ever-growing digital media industry. Internship is unpaid and must be for college credit. Please send covers/resumes to Kara Falchini, kfalchini@hearst with "Internship" in the subject line. (OK to mention Ed)

...that Philadelphia STYLE Magazine is looking for editorial and Web interns for the FALL SEMESTER (early September through mid-December). Editorial and Web interns assist editors by performing the following tasks: fact checking, reporting, writing, researching, attending events and updating Web calendars/listings. Eligible candidates must demonstrate a serious desire to work in the field of journalism as well as familiarity with Philadelphia STYLE Magazine. Strong writing skills are imperative. Applicants must be sophomores or older with substantial school newspaper/magazine experience and/or relevant internships in media and print journalism. Interns will be compensated through school credit if needed. This internship is unpaid. To inquire about internships, submit a cover letter, one-page resume and published clips (essays will be considered only if you do not have a school paper--no creative writing samples) to Shannon@dlgmedia.com or Philadelphia STYLE Magazine, 141 League St., Philadelphia, PA 19147 (attn: Shannon Grotzinger). Interested candidates can interview at an intern open house on August 28 from 2 to 5 p.m. RSVP to Jill at 215-468-6670. (OK to mention Ed)

...that Philadelphia STYLE Magazine is also looking for FALL SEMESTER fashion interns (the fall schedule runs from early September until mid December). Fashion interns assist editors by performing the following tasks: researching trends, assisting on photo shoots, picking up and returning items, assisting with fashion credits and occasional writing. Eligible candidates must demonstrate a serious desire to work in the field of fashion and/or journalism as well as familiarity with Philadelphia STYLE Magazine. Strong writing skills are imperative. Applicants must be sophomores or older. Interns will be compensated through school credit if needed. This internship is unpaid. To inquire about internships, submit a cover letter and one-page resume to Shannon@dlgmedia.com or Philadelphia STYLE Magazine, 141 League St., Philadelphia, PA 19147 (attn: Shannon Grotzinger). *Interested candidates can interview at an intern open house on August 28 from 2 to 5 p.m. RSVP to Jill at 215-468-6670. (OK to mention Ed)

...that SPIN.COM is seeking interns (now through mid-December) with strong backgrounds in writing and a serious interest in music and youth culture. Applicants must currently be enrolled in an accredited university in order to be eligible for the internship. Intern responsibilities include organizing mail, running errands, researching stories, transcribing interviews, and assisting editors with various tasks. Interns may also pitch and write stories for SPIN.com, including "Artist of the Day" and "It Happened Last Night." All editorial internships are completed at our New York offices in Manhattan. Juniors, seniors and graduate students are encouraged to apply. To apply, please send a resume, cover letter and three clips to MacKenzie Wilson at mwilson@spin.com. (OK to mention Ed)

...that PINK, an Atlanta-based national magazine for professional women ,seeks interns for fall semester, 2007. Duties include fact checking, writing short articles (bylined), conducting interviews and general office work. Positions are unpaid but college credit is available. Qualifications: Major in Journalism, Communications or English preferred. Experience in writing for newspapers or magazines preferred. Candidates must be able to work at least two full days in office. Please send your resume and cover letter to Kathryn Whitbourne, Associate Editor, kwhitbourne@pinkmagazine.com. (OK to mention Ed)

...that FLAUNT in LA is still looking for a MUSIC intern. Must love music and transcribing interviews, have a great, intensive broad taste in music, like to attend live shows, be organized and not mind opening mail and sending out issues. Please contact Sarah Wilson, sarah@flauntmagazine.com. Please only contact if you're serious about music and being a music editor or being in the music business in some facet. Would love someone who could be here 2-3 times a week. (OK to mention Ed)

...that Italian Cooking & Living magazine, a bi-monthly magazine of Italian food and lifestyle, is looking for full-time editorial interns. Responsibilities include proofreading, research, archiving and writing articles for Italian Cooking & Living, our e-magazine, cibo: simply italian food and wine and the website. Knowledge of Italian cuisine a plus. Fluency in Italian preferred. Offices are located in midtown Manhattan. Email cover letter, resume and writing samples to editorial@italiancookingandliving.com.

...that a fashion stylist in Manhattan is looking for an intern to help during NYC fashion week. Applicants must have an interest in fashion, be able to multi-task and be hard-working, confident and enthusiastic. They must be computer literate and have an understanding of computer programs like Word and Excel. This is an unpaid internship but it offers huge knowledge into how stylists and shows work. The position starts Monday, Sept. 3rd and goes to the 14th, with a possibility of extending it. Please email all resumes to laffitte.office@gmail.com.

...that Rap-Up, the first nationwide hip-hop and R&B magazine for Gen Y, is in search of an unpaid intern in New York City to assist an editor with transcriptions (typing out recorded interviews), research (editorial content, artist background) and other editorial duties. This position is unpaid. The candidate will need to be in college or a recent college graduate with an extreme interest in learning the fundamentals of working for an urban magazine and having their feet planted firmly in the journalism field, primarily entertainment journalism. This is the perfect opportunity for someone looking to gain college credit, as this position will have candidates working on their own during the hours he/she prefers. Telecommunication is highly desired. Please send a resume and clips (if possible) to rapupmagintern@gmail.com. (OK to mention Ed)

...that a SF based Fashion website is looking for an intern to work on a editorial layout project ASAP. The position is unpaid, but we offer a great learning experience in a start-up environment and a chance to puff up your portfolio. We seek someone who is familiar with web design software, specifically photoshop and has a great eye for detail. Please submit cover letter ( or a quick note in the email), resume, and samples if you have any, to stephany@brandhabit.com. No phone calls, please. (OK to mention Ed)

...that UR Chicago, a monthly arts, entertainment and lifestyle magazine put together on the North Side of the Windy City, is looking for a fall editorial intern who loves writing stories, interviewing crazy people, conducting research and posting blogs. E-mail a cover letter, your resume and a handful of your clips to assistant editor Kim Jeffries at kim@urchicago.com. (OK to mention Ed)

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