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******* EdSchool presents: How to get freelance work (and end up on staff if you want to!) Mag freelancer and teacher Eric Butterman and Ed2010 present a 5-week super-intensive course on freelance pitching and writing. Enrollment limited to 15 students, plenty of personal attention. Learn how to write the best email pitches possible, be good on the phone and sell stories (one student sold $3,000 in freelance stories while still in the class—we're not kidding). About Eric: He's been an editor on staff at Folio: and Travel Agent magazine, and has written for Glamour, Men's Fitness and countless other titles. Classes are Wednesdays Sept. 19th-Oct. 17th, 7-9pm at The Manhattan Theatre Club, The Creative Center, 311 West 43rd Street (near 8th Ave.) Cost: $285 To sign up: RSVP to freelance@ed2010.com is REQUIRED. You'll get an email back with the PayPal URL. BTW, Ed doesn't endorse the advertisement you see above. It's just what happens when you use a free e-newsletter service.
******* New York Times fashion scribe Cathy Horyn's Runway blog reviewing the record-breaking September issue of Vogue drew 109 passionate comments (and counting). Among the subjects covered in the post are luxury, the profusion of ads, the general disappointment regarding the cover girl (Sienna Miller, photographed by Mario Testino), Anna Wintour, and—among other things—the evolution of the magazine industry. From WWD's Memopad: ''The New York Times fashion critic Cathy Horyn's mid-August review on her blog of the September Vogue was full of unenthused praise ('great,' 'informative and fun') followed by a criticism that the issue lacked 'the offbeat and young....The looks shown in the issue convey a sense of authority and judgment, but the labels have a duty roster feel.' ''But that was nothing compared to the thousands of words of heated comments by readers that followed, many excoriating the magazine for being stale, out of touch, racist and elitist.'' According to the general tenor of the comments, Anna Wintour—whose taste is generally unassailable—profoundly misjudged the appeal of Sienna Miller to Vogue readers.
2. Fishbowl NY
Earlier this month WWD reported that Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia's Chief Creative Officer Gael Towey was in the early stages of producing a test issue for a magazine aimed at older women. When asked about the plan by Jennifer Tuesday of Hamptons.com, Martha Stewart gave a ''sly little smile,'' and ''didn't deny the project.'' WWD's scoop mentioned that the test issue might be positioned to compete against a luxe mag, like Hearst's Town and Country. The other possibility mentioned was a scenario in which MSLO might go after the circulation growth—and upside potential—of Meredith Corp.'s More. Nat Ives of Ad Age observes: ''So if Ms. Stewart's savvy, overachieving company decides it can tap this business—boomers were 78.2 million strong in 2005, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, and some estimates peg their spending at up to $2 trillion—it's safe to assume we may be in for some new topography on the media landscape. Not that the going is steady or easy. For a long time, it was pretty much stalled. '''There was no place to go but up,' said Patty Bloomfield, VP-account director at Boombiz, a year-and-a-half-old unit of the Northlich branding and advertising agency in Cincinnati.'' Ad revenue in MSLO's publishing segment increased 23 percent in the second quarter of 2007.
3. WWD
The great democratization of criticism promised by the Internet is in full swing, even on blogs run by major media organizations. The New York Times fashion critic Cathy Horyn's mid-August review on her blog of the September Vogue was full of unenthused praise ("great," "informative and fun") followed by a criticism that the issue lacked "the offbeat and young....The looks shown in the issue convey a sense of authority and judgment, but the labels have a duty roster feel." But that was nothing compared to the thousands of words of heated comments by readers that followed, many excoriating the magazine for being stale, out of touch, racist and elitist. "Cathy, why are you even reviewing [Vogue]?" wondered one reader. "Perhaps they should be reviewing you?" But another confessed that despite its misgivings, "I read it faithfully.... Vogue is Vogue. You know, if God let some typos into the Bible, you wouldn't stop reading it just cuz, would you?" In a follow-up post last week that responded to some of her online buddies, Horyn delivered a rather backhanded compliment: "If I admire Anna Wintour for one thing, it is that she runs Vogue as she sees fi t." MORE ONLINE
4. WWD
Hearst Magazines International continues its overseas march, with a new edition of Town & Country debuting in September in the Philippines. In partnership with Summit Media—which also publishes Hearst titles Cosmopolitan, Seventeen and Good Housekeeping in the Asian country—Town & Country Philippines will include a mix of content from the original edition as well as local stories and will be headed up by editor Monique Villonco and Mia Borromeo, editor at large. George Green, president and chief executive offi cer of Hearst Magazines International, said, curiously, that in selecting new international editions, "the partner is often more important than the magazine." On that note, he added Town & Country was cobranded with Seven Seas Magazine in Japan, starting with the August issue. The magazine will not have "Town & Country" on the cover, but content will be included inside. "It's an unusual extension of an existing magazine," Green said. "But it's very high quality."
5. Times Online
With her Union Jack wellies drying by the side of her desk, Sarah Ivens pads round her Manhattan office in her bare feet. “I shouldn’t really, we have all sorts in here. Fleas, cockroaches,” said the 32-year-old British-born editor of the American edition of OK! magazine. Ivens has been in the US for nearly three years but it’s obvious her heart still lies over the water. On her desk, next to a handwritten sign that reads The Boss, Ivens has a stack of books, including Ian McEwan’s On Chesil Beach and The Blair Years: The Alastair Campbell Diaries. Her tote bag reads “John, Paul, Ringo & George”. “At first when I went back home my Mum used to cry when I left. Now I cry,” she said. Not that Ivens has much to cry about. After a troubled start, the US version of OK! is flying high. In a crowded, celebrity-obsessed magazine market OK! has grown 54.3% in the past year, according to the Media Industry News-letter (Min), and is selling more than 850,000 copies a week. MORE ONLINE
6. DM News
The PC Magazine Network launched three new online offerings last week. GoodCleanTech, Security Watch and mobile.pcmag.com joined an online stable that already included the AppScout, Gearlog and PCMag.com Web sites. Mobile.pcmag.com, developed in partnership with mDog, is the first mobile site offered by the tech-heavy network. It is a cell-phone ready incarnation of PCMag.com—the main page of the network. “A lot of our readers want to find our [product] reviews while they’re on the show floors,” said Robyn Peterson, VP of product management and CTO for the PC Magazine Network . “They’re looking for a laptop, and they want to know what our laptop expert thinks of the latest laptop. They can go to the mobile site, type in model name, search our reviews and read them from their phone there in the store.” MORE ONLINE
7. CMS Wire
Is it possible to be both pretty and geeky? Increasingly so. The September issue of Vogue Magazine—the most anticipated issue of the year for fashionistas—will be a behemoth ad spectacle as usual. This year, however, ads will send customers online to check out a new feature: ShopVogue.tv. The new channel “offers links to purchase the products featured in the magazine’s print ads, while simultaneously showing videos of runway shows, fashion ad campaigns and serial shows created by Vogue.” It will also provide a venue for user-generated interaction, in which visitors can upload photos of their own styles into an area called Fashion U Share. Owned by Cond? Nast Publications, which, like all major traditional magazine brands, is now fretting over its previously acclaimed female readership, Vogue is increasingly under pressure to embrace an untapped online audience. MORE ONLINE
************ Jobs ...that Real Simple seeks an associate photo editor to join its team. This position will be responsible for assigning photographers, securing locations/stylists/makeup etc.; closely collaborating with art department and edit staff. The successful candidate will have 3-5 years magazine/agency photo editing and production experience, will possess a strong aesthetic, be highly organized and demonstrate a passion and desire for excellence. He/she must be self-motivated and flexible in their approach. If interested, please apply using the following link: http://jobs.brassring.com/1033/ASP/TG/cim_home.asp?partnerid=391&siteid=5161&Codes=NXXX,86990BR ...that People Magazine seeks a designer to work on special issues. The designer works closely with Art Director to create and design themed packages such as Oscars, World's Most Beautiful and Sexiest Man Alive issues. Skills required: Minimum 1-3 years of directly related experience in publishing. Grounded in design fundamentals including excellent typography skills and color sense. Uses communication skills to influence decisions. Actively solicits feedback. Demonstrates attention to detail with work and process. Understands the importance of meeting deadlines. Is a great team player and possesses a solution-oriented attitude. Thrives in a highly collaborative, agile, fast-paced, exciting work environment. Bachelor’s Degree in design or equivalent experience. Expert-level knowledge of Quark, Photoshop and Illustrator. Knowledge of InDesign a plus. Please apply using the following link. http://jobs.brassring.com/1033/ASP/TG/cim_home.asp?partnerid=391&siteid=5161&Codes=NXXX,73699BR ...that Foreign Policy, one of the most influential magazines on global politics, economics and ideas, is looking for an entry-level administrative assistant who wants to learn the magazine business and make international media and public policy contacts. Responsibilities include administrative and clerical support, maintaining the editor's calendar, coordinating travel arrangements, arranging meetings, performing research for articles, drafting correspondence, maintaining files and mailing lists, screening telephone calls and handling mail. Ideal candidates will have excellent organization, telephone and computer skills. Knowledge of Spanish a big plus. Salary in the mid-$20s. Located in Dupont Circle in Washington, D.C., 4 weeks vacation, excellent health insurance, generous retirement benefits, tuition assistance and on-site fitness center. Please email resume and cover letter to: *FPadministrativeassistant@gmail.com. (Ed note: if it bounces back with the * in the email, try without the *) ...that Page Six magazine, a new celebrity/lifestyle weekly, is seeking an experienced copy chief. Responsibilities: Copyedit text for weekly issue. Work effectively with all levels of editorial and art staff to arrive at mutually agreeable solutions. Manage and oversee copy editor. Qualifications: B.A. in English or journalism or equivalent experience. At least three to five years experience in magazine copyediting, ideally for weekly consumer mags. Skills in Microsoft Word and Adobe InCopy and K4 (or Quark Copydesk and QPS). Extreme familiarity with AP, Chicago and Words Into Type. Comfort with technical material and ability to make it readable. Ability to take initiative and prioritize under deadline pressure. Please email Strong@nypost.com for consideration. Candidates must include a cover letter with salary requirements. 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 American Media Inc., with titles including Star, Shape, Men's Fitness, Natural Health and Fit Pregnancy, is hiring interns for the fall for all magazines and departments (Edit, Design, Fashion and Beauty). These are unpaid internships. We're looking to hire interns that can start around September. Please send a resume and a cover letter with the magazine you are interested in interning at and department to myresumenyc@amilink.com or fax 212-696-5589. ...that an unpaid fall editorial intern position is available at national, monthly, entertainment print magazine for African-American women. Requires a minimum of 15 hours in the office (located in the Washington, D.C. area) every week. The student must be eligible for college credit. Interns will have fact checking and transcription duties as well as writing opportunities. Send resumes and cover letters to Sabrina Parker, sabrinas2s@aol.com by August 31. PRETTY PLEASE: NO PHONE CALLS. (OK to mention Ed) ...that interns are needed in Cosmopolitan's fashion closet for primarily dealing with accessories. Must have a great knowledge of designers and the fashion industry. Students in school are welcome to apply, but you must be able to do at least one full day per week, preferably a Friday. This is not a paid position, and school credit is required! Please send your cover letter and resume to Jessica Lee, jlee@hearst.com. (OK to mention Ed) ...that Fitness needs a nutrition intern. You should have an interest/background in health/nutrition and/or English/journalism. E-mail sarah.d'angelo@meredith.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 the contact info for the Popteen internship was missing yesterday. Please contact jay@popteen.com. Here's the post again: 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. Popteen.com is the U.S. extension of Japan's market-leading teen publication, Popteen, and its online destination, Popteen.jp. 15 hours/week; unpaid. Midtown Manhattan. *This is an official Ed2010 posting* ...that Miles Media, a company that publishes tourist information, is currently looking for a NEW HAMPSHIRE-BASED JOURNALISM STUDENT interested in helping us with a project. We are working with New Hampshire’s Department of Travel & Tourism Development to publish three products -- the Official Visitors Guide to New Hampshire, New Hampshire In-State Handbook and New Hampshire Parks Guide. The New Hampshire In-State Handbook will feature “authentic New Hampshire ads” that are comprised of mini profiles about the businesses that buy those ads. We are looking for students IN NEW HAMPSHIRE to write these pieces and also take some photos. If you are interested, please send cover letter, resume, two or three writing clips and any photography samples to editor Erica Levi Zelinger at Erica.zelinger@milesmedia.com. PLEASE DON’T SEND ANYTHING IF YOU DON’T LIVE IN NEW HAMPSHIRE. (OK to mention Ed) ...that Plenty Magazine is looking for part-time and full-time editorial and design interns for the fall. Please email a cover letter, resume and up to three clips to internship@plentymag.com. (OK to mention Ed)
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