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******* Only 2 Spots Left For: 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.
******* Tina Brown, riding high as the best-selling author of "The Diana Chronicles" about the Princess of Wales, can add another honor to her resume: she is being named to the Magazine Editors Hall of Fame today. For Brown, the honor from the American Society of Magazine Editors is likely to re-ignite interest in her return to the magazine industry. Brown's career has had its wild ups and downs. MORE ONLINE
2. WWD
SEEING RED: American Media Inc. delivered on its promise of reporting its March 31, 2007 fiscal earnings by Aug. 31. And while it proved heavy reading going into the holiday weekend, the level of red ink it revealed made it clear why the publishing company might want to release the figures just before a three-day weekend. In the filing, the company advised it has a much higher level of debt than certain competitors, which "may put us at a competitive disadvantage," as well as limit its ability to pursue other business opportunities. As of June 30, AMI's total outstanding debt was approximately $1.1 billion. As for the continual delays in filing its reports, there is another one already set: AMI said it has already obtained an extension until October to report its earnings for the quarter ended June 30. Total operating loss for the year ended March 31 was $261,130. The prior fiscal year reported a loss of $96,782. NEW HIRE: Rosie Amodio has been named editor of In Style Specials, succeeding Sarah Gray Miller, who left two weeks ago after a rocky 15-month tenure. Amodio was previously vice president, editorial, of The Knot, overseeing both print and online content for all of its brands, including wedding planning magazine The Knot and The Nest, a lifestyle magazine for newlyweds. She's also held positions at Marie Claire, Maxim and Cosmopolitan. Amodio will edit the quarterly In Style Weddings, the biannual In Style Home and annual In Style Makeovers. She will also help relaunch instyleweddings.com in January. Amodio takes her new post Thursday; her first assignment will be to oversee the spring 2008 issue of Weddings. CHECKING IN: Burberry has a new director of U.S. public relations, just in time for Milan Fashion Week later this month. Alex Malgouyres has moved to New York for the job, following three years in Paris, as Burberry's head of p.r. for France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Belgium and Switzerland. Prior to Burberry, Malgouyres worked in the Paris offices of KCD. "This is a great career opportunity," he said. He replaces John Cross, who left the company in June. MORE ONLINE
3. The New York Times
Optimists are hard to find in the magazine and newspaper businesses these days. Most print publishers worry that the Internet is taking over as the primary means of conveying information. George Green, the chief executive of Hearst Magazines International, would argue that the doomsayers have not been overseas lately. Last year, earnings at his division, which sells foreign versions of Cosmopolitan, Esquire and other Hearst publications, were up 17 percent. Mr. Green’s group already sells magazines in nearly 100 countries, and it keeps expanding. Last fall, it introduced its 58th international version of Cosmopolitan, this one in Denmark. This past spring, Esquire showed up in Indonesia, and Harper’s Bazaar went into Dubai. Hearst Magazines International is about to introduce Town & Country to the Philippines and Japan and versions of Esquire and Harper’s Bazaar to Romania. MORE ONLINE
4. The Wall Street Journal
The Economist has long printed ads for prestigious government and corporate jobs. Now, the magazine's parent is trying to attract advertising for watches, vodka, wide-screen television sets and other high-end goods. This week, London-based Economist Group Ltd. put out the first issue of a quarterly general-interest magazine called Intelligent Life. The magazine, sold on newsstands and by subscription, is targeted at wealthy and well-educated Economist readers in the U.K., Europe, the Middle East and Africa. The magazine appeared once in 2005 and once last year. MORE ONLINE
5. Mediaweek
Golf Digest has had Jack Nicklaus on its cover 50 times in the past 57 years, but he hasn’t looked like this in a long time. The October issue, out Sept. 12, features unpublished photos of Nicklaus taken between 1963 and 1966 on a first-time triple cover. Inside is a 12-page excerpt from Nicklaus’ new book Simply the Best! that also will be available as an audio download on the Cond? Nast magazine’s Web site and on iTunes. The covers and audiocast are sponsored by Cadillac, which challenged Golf Digest to devise a creative promotion. MORE ONLINE
6. Mediaweek
With Americans bombarded by terms like global warming and stem-cell research, executives at Bonnier Corp., publisher of Popular Science, are betting the time is right for a science magazine that translates complex science and research subject matter for the masses. Bonnier, the U.S. outpost of Sweden’s Bonnier Group, is readying the launch of Science Illustrated, an English-language version of Bonnier Group’s Scandinavian science magazine. It will publish bimonthly beginning in January with a newsstand/subscription distribution of 170,000 and a goal of hitting 500,000 by 2012. Gregg Hano, publisher of Pop Sci, one of 18 enthusiast and parenting titles Bonnier bought earlier this year from Time Inc., said that Pop Sci will remain a guide to gear and gadgets, while Science Illustrated will explore culture, technology, medicine and nature for people interested in the sciences. MORE ONLINE
7. Mediaweek
Bauer Publishing, which built its business on the low newsstand cover price model, will raise prices on most of its 11 titles, the company confirmed. In Touch and Life & Style weeklies, which sell more than 2 million copies on the newsstand at a price of $1.99, will go up to $2.99. On the women’s service front, First for Women will go to $2.49 from $1.99; and Woman’s World to $1.79 from $1.49. Teen titles J-14 and M will go to $3.99 from $2.99. Soaps in Depth will go to $3.99 from $3.50. The increases will take effect at the end of October and early November. The moves come as major wholesalers have been pressuring Bauer and other low-cost magazine publishers to raise their cover prices in an effort to improve their profits. A recent study by Harrington Associates found wholesalers lose money on magazines priced under $2.49 (wholesalers get a percent of the cover price of each magazine they sell, a disincentive for them to carry low-priced magazines). MORE ONLINE
************ Jobs ...that Page Six, a new celebrity/fashion/lifestyle weekly is seeking an experienced associate photo editor. Candidate will be overseeing all photo research and assigning fob/bob photo shoots. Candidate MUST have strong photo research skills as well as experience in producing shoots (hair/mkup, location scouting, permits, etc.) as this job juggles both tasks. The Associate Photo Editor must be extremely, extremely detail oriented, hard working (no clock watchers), have experience with tight deadlines (weekly experience helpful but not mandatory) with 5 years of magazine experience and a rolodex of contacts. Only candidates with ALL of these requirements will be considered. Please be ready to bring tearsheets/examples of your work as well as references. The position will be "permalance" to start and will then become a permanent staff position. Please forward a cover letter with salary requirements and resume to Michelle Yoo, myoo@nypost.com. (OK to mention Ed) ...that Popular Mechanics is looking for a paid special projects assistant to contribute to our research department this fall. The position is primarily fact checking, and there may also be opportunities to write for the website and magazine. The position officially begins in mid-September and runs through the December holidays. We're looking for 35 hours a week, and the pay is $7.15/hour--but the experience in this department is fast-paced, hands-on and top-notch. The last five research project assistants have wrapped up their time here with full-time staff positions (here and elsewhere). Send your resume and cover letter to dcoburn@hearst.com. No phone calls please. (OK to mention Ed) ...that Maxim's photo assistant/coordinator just resigned. Best not to 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 COSMOPOLITAN.com is looking for a fall intern. Work for the newly-relaunched, totally fabulous website of Cosmopolitan this fall and gain invaluable experience! Some web skills preferred, but an enthusiasm for learning the digital side of magazine publishing is crucial. Intern responsibilities include: creating web content, organizing reader mail, assisting two awesome bosses and more. At least 20 hours/week preferred, but negotiable. Please do not apply unless you can receive college credit (NOT negotiable). Send resumes to Christie Griffin, cmgriffin@hearst.com. If you're interested, send your resume now because we're looking to fill the spot fast. (OK to mention Ed) ...that Paradigm Communications Group, the Seattle-based publisher of Alaska Airlines Magazine and Horizon Air Magazine, is seeking unpaid editorial interns for fall 2007 (Oct. through Dec.) and winter 2008 (Jan. through March) to write several short articles, published with the intern’s byline, research story concepts and art queries, conduct interviews, check facts, help with special sections, develop event calendars and write sidebars for larger stories. Clerical duties are minimal, but interns do occasionally perform office tasks. Internships are open to students (college credit available) and non-students. Applicants should be meticulous about accuracy, enjoy conducting in-depth research about a wide variety of subjects, exhibit interest in learning about the magazine industry and possess strong communication skills. Writing or editing experience in newspapers or magazines is an asset, although any writing experience, including coursework, can be considered for the internship. Hours are flexible, but interns should work a fixed schedule, typically 20 hours--two full days and a half-day--each week. Our office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, with a one-hour lunch break. To apply, please send a cover letter including information about your writing background, why you're interested in the position, and your major and year in school, if applicable, a resume and at least two nonreturnable writing samples to: Editorial Internship, Paradigm Communications Group, 2701 First Avenue, Suite 250, Seattle, WA 98121, pclarke@paradigmcg.com. ...that PC Magazine is looking for a fall intern to work with editorial staff on Gearlog.com, AppScout.com, GoodCleanTech.com and TechnoRide.com. Candidate should be extremely detail-oriented, organized, able to work under deadlines and interested in working in an editorial department. Some magazine online editorial or blogging experience is a plus but not required. Interest in and knowledge about tech and gadgets are also pluses. Duties include assisting the editorial staff with a variety of daily inter-office duties, like research, pitching and writing short items and assisting with editing and production duties. Experience with HTML and image editing is helpful. Strong writing skills are required. A student with a related major is preferred. Students must be able to intern a minimum of 21 hours per week and be full-time students. Send cover letter & resume to opportunities@ziffdavis.com referencing PCOI-DK in the subject line. (OK to mention Ed) ...that the small but mighty web team for Quick & Simple magazine is looking for a hard-working, enthusiastic fall intern to work two days a week (flexible) on general site updates and maintentance: building new articles and slideshows, posting contests and sweepstakes and writing polls and reader-response questions. For college credit only. Knowledge of basic html tags and some familiarity with photoshop are big pluses! This internship will give you the chance to see the inner workings of a fast-paced, weekly magazine and its companion digital properties. Please send resumes and cover letters to bdschmerl@hearst.com and be sure to include "internship" in the subject line. (OK to mention Ed) ...that CITY magazine, an award-winning national lifestyle publication, is accepting applications for unpaid fall editorial internships. Editorial duties include researching, fact-checking, copyediting, brainstorming, proofreading and writing for a number of sections. You will get clips and you'll also get to see every part of the magazine-making process! Editorial interns MUST have prior journalism experience, as well as a keen eye for details, a way with words and absolutely no fear of picking up the phone and calling the source (seriously). Recent college grads are more than welcome. Perks include kick-ass SoHo location, small, casual office environs with a fun and young edit staff and your name in print in our upcoming issues. At least 2 days/week required. NOTE: This summer's intern crew was AMAZING, so the bar has been set very high. Send a brief cover letter, resume, and three writing samples to alex(at)city-magazine.com. Please no calls. (OK to mention Ed) ...that an editor at a magazine in Los Angeles is looking for an intern to assist one to two days a week. Qualified applicants would be current students, preferably in journalism or other writing-related fields. Most importantly, they need to be detail-oriented, have a good attitude, work hard and be consistent in their approach. Please send a cover letter and a resume to: lamode@gmail.com. (OK to mention Ed) ...that Natural Health, a national monthly magazine that covers alternative health, beauty, nutrition and recipes, green living and other wellness topics, is looking for a fall editorial intern to work at our midtown NYC office Mondays and Thursdays, September through December (and possibly beyond), starting ASAP. Come join a friendly, busy staff where you'll be invited to join edit meetings, suggest story ideas and take on writing assignments. Other duties include researching, administrative work, assisting the photo department and calling in/returning products. This is an unpaid internship, and we prefer that you be able to receive academic credit for it. Please send a cover letter (including your schedule/availability) and your resume to Emmy Favilla at efavilla@naturalhealthmag.com with the subject “Internship.” No phone calls, please. (OK to mention Ed) ...that Wednesday is the last day to submit resumes for the unpaid fall photo internship at Budget Travel magazine. The ideal candidate is enthusiastic, hard-working and has good phone and organizational skills. Applicants should be photography students and have an interest in travel. An interest in photo editing is also a must. Responsibilities include researching photos, organizing film, calling in and tracking portfolios and assisting with photo shoots. You must be a college student eligible to receive school credit. Internship is 2-3 days a week, based on availability. Please e-mail resumes and cover letters to Jacky Carter at Jacky.Carter@BudgetTravel.com with “Internship” in the subject line. (OK to mention Ed) ...that Cosmopolitan's art/photo department is currently looking for fall/winter interns. Please contact France D. Salvosa, fsalvosa@hearst.com, at your earliest convenience regarding the application process. (OK to mention Ed) ...that The New Yorker magazine is looking for unpaid, for-credit-only interns (current undergraduates only) to take part in the weekly excitement of the cartoon department. Intern duties include selecting from unsolicited cartoon submissions, filing artwork, returning rejected submissions, maintaining our database records and doing research in our library. Candidates must be visually acute and attentive to detail. A sense of humor is also helpful. FAX or e-mail resume and letter of interest to: Farley T. Katz, Fax: (212) 286-5045, Ph: (212) 286-5909, Farley_Katz@newyorker.com. (OK to mention Ed) ...that the fashion department of Elle is looking for enthusiastic, hard-working interns to begin immediately. A commitment of at least three days/week preferred. Responsibilities include: working alongside editors and assistants, helping closet manager maintain the fashion closet and traffic clothing samples, producing look boards, pick ups, etc. Enthusiasm, professionalism and, of course, a strong interest in fashion required. Although not as glamorous as you may imagine, this is a great opportunity to gain experience in the magazine industry and work with a wonderful group of creative and dedicated editors. **Previous fashion internship experience preferred. Please send resumes, including availability, to Jennifer Gach at ellefashioninternship@gmail.com. Resumes sent elsewhere will not be considered. Please note that this is an unpaid internship but we appreciate and value our interns! (OK to mention Ed) ...that the Bravo new media department is looking for an intern. This is a part-time unpaid internship. And the student MUST receive school credit. The intern will assist in all aspects of the department: helping to obtain, edit and upload content for our wireless web sites; helping to choose video clips that are appropriate for mobile platforms; assisting with the gathering and sorting of viewer-submitted comments for any interactive tickers we produce; and assisting with the implementation of any new digital initiatives we might undertake including SMS campaigns, MMS campaigns and gaming. Contact Kayte.Williams@nbcuni.com. (OK to mention Ed) ...that a regional interior design magazine in Silver Spring, MD, near Washington, D.C., needs an intern to assist our production staff. Duties include internet research, fact-checking, proof-reading, client contact, general organization tasks and anything else our very nice traffic manager needs from you! There's also an office intern opening to do data entry, filing, faxing, mailings, circulation and other miscellaneous duties. Each position pays $10/hour, will fill 10-15 hours a week, is flexible around your schedule and is also available for course credit. Please email cover letter and resume to xholdaway@homeanddesign.com. (OK to mention Ed) ...that Southeast Performer Magazine in Atlanta is looking for an unpaid part-time or full-time fall/winter intern to assist the Southeast regional editor with copy editing articles. Need to start asap! 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: 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. Students not required to earn credit. To apply, please send a cover letter, resume, and two writing samples (clips are preferred) to: sepeditorial@performermag.com. (OK to mention Ed) ...that OK! Magazine has one editorial intern position open for the fall. Among various (fun!) administrative and organizational duties, interns will be conducting research (LexisNexis proficiency required) for news and/or feature stories. Reporting opportunities abound! Applicants should have a way with words and be thoroughly pop-culture savvy. The internship is September through December (exact dates are flexible) and applicants must be able to commit at least two days a week. Internships at OK! are unpaid, but a travel/lunch stipend and lasting, fond memories are provided. School credit is required for undergrads, but graduate students are encouraged to apply. Please send a resume and cover letter to Derek.Ivie@ok-magazine.com, and include "Internship" in the subject line. (OK to mention Ed) ...that a fashion intern is needed ASAP for the fall at Cosmopolitan. All days are accepted but Tuesdays/Fridays are preferable. MUST be for college credit. Responsibilities would include keeping the closet organized, preparing invoices for clothing, organizing lookbook libraries, creating and maintaining story boards, preparing for run-throughs, communicating with PR companies, sending messengers and filling a void where needed. Please email lfinney@hearst.com. (OK to mention Ed) ...that Boca Raton Magazine is currently searching for an editorial intern for the fall. Do NOT mention Ed!
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