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******* It’s been a year since rocker Bono and the gang from Elevation Partners bought into the Forbes family media empire in a deal that stunned the industry and grabbed page one headlines from Wall Street to Dublin. Now, 12 months later, with the Forbes family selling its longtime headquarters building in Greenwich Village and its helicopters and pulling the plug on unprofitable titles, there are growing whispers around New York City and media circles from coast to coast about what is up inside the Forbes family empire. The answer, it appears, is that the deal with Bono and company will result in the Forbes media dynasty ending with the sale of the company—or an initial public offering of at least a sizable stake in the company. MORE ONLINE
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Six years ago, Self magazine introduced its Breast Cancer Handbook, and a year later, the pink ribbon promoting awareness of the disease. This October, breast cancer awareness month, Self is expanding its coverage areas with the Women’s Cancer Handbook. Appearing in the October issue, the handbook will feature articles about breast cancer as well as lung, colon, skin and cervical cancers, which Self says are the other most preventable cancers facing women. “We felt that we had the mandate to bring our message of 'Awareness, Action and Advocacy' to all the cancers women can do something about,” said Lucy Danziger, editor in chief of the Cond? Nast monthly. MORE ONLINE
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Hachette Filipacchi Media today will name Olivia Monjo, editor in chief of its Woman’s Day Special Interest Publications (SIPs), as vp, editor in chief of its Home magazine, a company spokesperson said. Jack Grant will remain vp, publisher, the rep said. Monjo will remain editor in chief of the Woman’s Day SIPs. At Home, she succeeds Donna Sapolin, who will become executive editor of PointClickHome, a Web portal focused on home buying and remodeling that Hachette plans to fully launch this fall. The portal will draw on print and online content from Home as well as Hachette’s other shelter magazines Metropolitan Home and Elle D?cor and its special interest titles. Home announced a revamp in May to focus on remodeling and home makeovers as it faces ad pages and circulation declines. Total circ fell 15.7 percent to 830,405 in the first half of the year, per the Audit Bureau of Circulations, with ad pages down 9.4 percent to 540 this year through October, according to the Mediaweek Monitor. MORE ONLINE
4. Mediaweek
In the latest high-level move at Latina Media Ventures, the company named former Vibe and Vibe Vixen editor Mimi Vald?s Ryan as editorial director, overseeing flagship Latina magazine and its brand extensions. Betty Cortina, a founding editor of O, the Oprah Magazine, and Latina Media Ventures’ editorial director since January 2001, is leaving the company. Vald?s Ryan became a senior contributing editor of women’s fashion/beauty monthly Latina after leaving Vibe and offshoot Vibe Vixen in July 2006 following their sale to The Wicks Group, a private equity firm. She also had a hand in launching Hip Hop Weekly, a news and lifestyle magazine for hip-hop fans started last fall by The Source magazine founders Dave Mays and Ray “Benzino” Scott. She starts in her new position Nov. 5. MORE ONLINE
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************ Jobs ...that Sports Illustrated Online is looking for a baseball producer to oversee all aspects of our coverage of the sport. The person must have vast knowledge of baseball, be a big-picture thinker, and be able to direct our day-to-day news reporting. In addition to interacting with dedicated website beat writers as well as magazine staffers, the baseball producer will assign stories, edit and rewrite copy, produce engaging original content, pull wire stories and photos and write headlines and captions to make the section front a destination for diehard baseball fans. The challenge is to make the section front as engrossing, entertaining and informative as possible. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of four years editorial experience at an online site, magazine or newspaper. Please apply using the following link. http://jobs.brassring.com/1033/ASP/TG/cim_home.asp?partnerid=391&siteid=5161&Codes=NXXX,88323BR ...that Outside, the world's premier men's active-lifestyle magazine, seeks a talented associate editor with *excellent* copyediting, editing, and writing skills. Duties include fact-checking and copyediting with a focus on spelling, grammar, style, logic, consistency, explanatory rigor, accuracy, and appearance. One year copyediting experience and proficiency in Quark XPress and/or CopyDesk required. Successful candidate: dependable and trustworthy, meticulously thorough yet efficient, a quick study, able to perform under pressure with limited supervision, passionate about high-quality literary journalism as well as news and service, a world-class copy editor with a depth of understanding and skill that goes far, far beyond simple proofreading for typos and grammatical errors. Send cover letter, resume, and any clips by mail or e-mail (subject line: associate editor position) to Will Palmer, Managing Editor, 400 Market St., Santa Fe, NM 87501 (wpalmer@outsidemag.com). No phone calls. ...that there is a part-time/freelance position now open in the art dept. of a fast-paced magazine publishing (TODAY'S BLACK WOMAN, WORD UP!, BLACK MEN) group in Paramus, NJ. Applicants must possess the knowledge of Quark Xpress (6.5 or better), Photoshop, and some Word. Looking for a responsible, flexible schedule with diligent attention to detail. If this is you, then contact me at skoban@enoblemedia.com. (OK to mention Ed) ...that leading tween entertainment magazines—Tiger Beat and BOP—seek a talented and driven full-time staff writer/reporter. Responsibilities include interviewing celebrities, covering events and writing features, columns and quizzes. If you are outgoing and can tap into your inner 12 year old, you are golden. Standout candidates will have knowledge of, and enthusiasm for, pop culture, and be full of fun, youthful and creative ideas. Must have excellent writing and grammar skills. The ability to handle tight deadlines and multi-task are imperative. Ideal candidates will have a degree in journalism, English, communications or related field. Recent graduates with relevant school publication experience and/or internships will be considered. Out of state candidates only considered if a move to California is imminent. Salary is commensurate with an entry-level position; we do not have mid- or senior-level positions. We are a family-owned company operating from Glendale, CA. We offer: medical and dental benefits, retirement plan and summer schedule. Wow us with your cover letter! Send it along with your resume and 3 relevant writing samples (no website links will be considered) to: leesa@laufermedia.com. No phone calls please. ...that Home Improvement magazine is looking for freelance editorial assistants to gather home-improvement focused information in markets across the U.S. Candidates should possess the following skills: Strong Internet researching capability; interviewing experience and skill; willingness to “cold-call” potential sources; and working knowledge of AP style. This position will require Internet and email access as well as access to long-distance phone service. Assignments would be made on a month-to-month basis and payment would be made per issue. If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity for recurring freelance work, please contact Julie Edwards, Editor, at 770-532-3713 or jedwards@homeimprovementmag.com. (OK to mention Ed) ...that Macfadden Performing Arts Media is looking for a style editor to work on Dance Spirit, Dance Teacher, and Dance Retailer News to create and execute fashion, product, and shoe features, and write news. Are you a dancer or former dance student who loves fashion? Are you trend-savvy, and thrilled about new finds? Do you love to brainstorm fresh concepts? You need to be detail-oriented and super-organized. Responsibilities include calling in products for photo shoots, requesting hi-res artwork, coordinating photo shoots and working with stylists, photographers and art department to produce fashion spreads, as well as writing concise, lively product descriptions and editing layouts under tight deadlines. You must be able to multi-task, prioritize, be a self-starter and a true team player. This is an amazing opportunity for a dancer who's a closet fashionista. Annual Salary: $30,000. Send resume, cover letter to Hanna Rubin at hrubin@dancemagazine.com. (OK to mention Ed) ...that Health.com, a division of Time Inc., seeks an extremely organized self-starter to join a growing team. This job will be administrative at first, but advancement to more editorial responsibilities is possible. The position is full-time in the NY office, and will start immediately. Duties include: Providing administrative and editorial support to a staff of 7 editors (scheduling, processing contracts and invoices, mailing, and special projects); Managing copy flow (tracking stories, writers, due dates, and edited articles); Copy editing, fact-checking, and research; Assisting in editorial production when needed. Required: bachelor’s degree, preferably in journalism or communications; proven experience with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel; familiarity with online research; and enterprising organizational skills. A strong interest in health and medical journalism is a major plus. Please send resume and cover letter to amanda_macmillan@timeinc.com. (OK to mention Ed) Internships ...that Pilates Style magazine, the only magazine dedicated to the practice and lifestyle of Pilates, is looking for a super-organized, unpaid editorial intern with excellent phone and computer skills to assist with: researching products, services and trends; calling in, organizing and returning products; dealing with publicists and industry pros; fact-checking and proofreading; and administrative duties like opening mail and sending out issues. You’ll get hands-on experience working with a small and friendly staff at a national consumer magazine. Flexible schedule, midtown location. Ideal candidate has interest in Pilates, fitness, health, fashion and beauty. Strong writing skills are a plus. Contact: Please email CV, resume and writing samples to intern@pilatesstyle.com. Write "INTERN" in the subject line. (OK to mention Ed) ...that Metromix Los Angeles, a new online city guide partnered with the L.A. Times, is looking for an intern to work with our editorial team. You must be a college student available to work 10-15 hours a week. You’ll get hands-on experience researching, writing and developing web production skills. Much of this work may be completed out of the office, though you should be available to come into our downtown office at least twice a month. Please note that this is an UNPAID position for college credit. Attention to detail and familiarity with Microsoft Word & Excel are a must. Please send resume/cover letter to akenan@metromix.com. (OK to mention Ed) ...that Lucky magazine, a Conde Nast publication located in midtown Manhattan, is still seeking beauty interns for the fall semester. You must receive school credit. Please email resumes and cover letters to cat_marnell@condenast.com. (OK to mention Ed) ...that Good Housekeeping Research Institute is seeking an unpaid intern to work in the Health, Beauty, and Environmental Science lab. We are looking for someone interested in Journalism and/or Chemistry. Approximately 20 hours per week (flexible) from 10/1/07- mid-December (flexible). Please respond by 9/28/07. RESPONSIBILITIES: Assist department staff in developing consumer stories based on new technologies, product/service innovations, industry trends and significant events. Assist project team members with market research, including product procurement, company networking, retail surveying, and service/product evaluation. Assist department staff with project management responsibilities, including product testing, tester recruitment, scheduling, equipment operation, sample, and preparation. Contact mtownley@hearst.com. (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 currently enrolled in school and be able to 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)
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