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******* ******************* Part 1 (Oct. 2): What's Holding You Back? Part 2 (Oct. 9): 10 Tricks for Getting Ahead Part 3 (Oct. 16): Salary Negotiation and Workshop When: Tuesdays: October 2, 9 and 16 from 7:30 a.m. until 9 a.m. (The early bird gets the worm!) Where: We'll send you the address when you sign up. How much: $200—light breakfast (coffee/tea/muffins) is included for each session. Who's it for: Assistant Editors wanting to move into the associate editor role, or anyone who wants to get ahead! How to sign up: RSVP REQUIRED. Write to edschool@ed2010.com with the subject line PROMOTION CLASS. Tell us where you work, your position and how long you've been working there. You'll get an email back with the PayPal URL. ******************* *******************
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 Mondays Oct. 29th-Nov. 26th, 7-9pm (7:30-9:30 on 11/12) 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. ******************* Who: Naomi Wolf , author of three international bestsellers; Kristen Kemp, magazine freelancer; Catherine Orenstein, journalist and author; and Rebecca Skloot, nonfiction writing teacher. Why: In a long weekend of writing instruction and one-on-one critique, participants gain fundamental knowledge of: Op-ed pieces, features, book proposals and pitching ideas. When: Friday-Sunday, September 28-30, 2007 Where: Woodhull Retreat House, Ancramdale, NY (easily accessible from NYC Penn Station) How much: $495, but Edsters receive a 10% discount—just say you heard about it from Ed! Go here for more info: http://www.woodhull.org/writersRetreat.php BTW, Ed doesn't endorse the advertisement you see above. It's just what happens when you use a free e-newsletter service.
******* A disadvantage that both sectors have is that they can't rely on three advertising-strong categories--fashion, beauty, and pharmaceuticals (very vital to the also automotive- dependent People) to pick up the slack lost by car ads. Per Publishers Information Bureau, first-half-2007 car spending was -1.5% (sinking further from year-end-2006's - 11.0%), and with that downward momentum continuing during the summer, it is reflective in Newsweek/Time/U.S. News & World Report and BusinessWeek/Forbes/Fortune all being down through September. BW/Fortune percentage losses are in double-digits, and Time's estimated -8.09% is indicative, too, that advertisers have not yet embraced its change to a Friday release. Bauer Publishing's InTouch (+41.50%) and Life & Style Weekly (+18.71%) remain advertising strong, but whether that holds following next month's $1.99-to-$2.99 newsstand hike (forced, as The New Single Copy and others reported, by pressure from retailers) will be watched. Also... IT founding editor-in-chief (October 2003) Richard Spencer now "doubles" at L&SW with the departure of Mark Pasetsky. MORE ONLINE
2. Politico
Early this summer, Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton’s campaign for president learned that the men’s magazine GQ was working on a story the campaign was sure to hate: an account of infighting in Hillaryland. So Clinton’s aides pulled a page from the book of Hollywood publicists and offered GQ a stark choice: Kill the piece, or lose access to planned celebrity coverboy Bill Clinton. Despite internal protests, GQ editor Jim Nelson met the Clinton campaign’s demands, which had been delivered by Bill Clinton’s spokesman, Jay Carson, several sources familiar with the conversations said. MORE ONLINE
3. New York Post
Donald Trump is walking away from Premiere Publishing Group - and taking his eponymous magazine with him. The Donald is expected to announce tonight that his magazine will link up with Jerry Powers and Ocean Drive Media to publish a new magazine called Trump Life. Premiere had published Trump Magazine for three years. Like the previous version published by Premiere, Trump Life will be sold on newsstands and be given out free at hotels, condos and golf courses bearing the Trump name. Ocean Drive Editor-in-Chief Glen Albin will do double duty as the editor of Trump Life, which will come out quarterly starting with a November issue. MORE ONLINE
4. Portfolio (Mixed Media blog)
Some people in the banking business say Time Inc. is to be spun off, probably in the next few weeks. The leading magazine publisher in the world is but a part of the Time Warner empire, of course, and not the most profitable part. The words "magazine publisher" and "profitable" are seldom used in the same sentence these days. Warning signs include the way they unceremoniously dumped Business 2.0 a few weeks ago, turning down offers from rivals such as Mansueto Ventures (Fast Company) and using surviving staff members to fatten the masthead at Fortune. "It wasn't a big enough loss for the market to care," according to one who has been apprised of the thinking behind the deal. "I think they are scrubbing the quarterly numbers for the Time Inc. division, to get ready for a spin-out." MORE ONLINE
5. MIN
The solid business relationship between the Hearst Magazines executive vp/chief marketing officer/publishing director and HM president (since November 1995) Cathie Black was sealed on a napkin at New York's Mickey Mantle's restaurant shortly before the announced October 6, 1997, hiring. Surprising news because of Clinton's 1984-1997 stint at Cond? Nast, with rivalries at Hearst throughout (most pronounced for the 1988-1994 Gentlemen's Quarterly publisher was the often open feud with Esquire), and because Clinton seemingly turned down more lucrative offers, including the TV Guide/Primedia presidencies, to take what in name was a lateral position. Clinton was CN executive vp when he left in August. Then-president Steve Florio replaced him with Cathy Viscardi (she was dismissed in October 1999; he retired in January 2004). Clinton said at the time that the HM job "played up to my strengths." Perhaps he could have envisioned the many corporate marketing campaigns, with our favorite being the late 1990s trade ads showing all of the editors and publishers ("to put faces behind the names," he says) on location at such landmarks as the Statue of Liberty. But in 1997, he could not have envisioned the force that HM would become in integrated marketing, or that by 2001, all 13 publishers would be reporting to him. That he has not had to make that many hires (Esquire's Kevin O'Malley [see page 8], Redbook's Mary Morgan, and House Beautiful's Kate Kelly Smith are three notables) shows the quality of his choices and the stability of the company. Clinton's first hire, corporate senior vp/ad sales and marketing Jeff Hamill (ex-Good Housekeeping), will have a 10th-anniversary milestone of his own in December. "That ad revenues have risen every year, even in bad economic periods like the aftermath from the September 11, 2001, attacks, is among our proudest achievements," he says. "The [one-year-old] Hearst Tower is symbolic of this being an exciting place to work, and I remain very invigorated." MORE ONLINE
6. WWD
ON TIME: Hollywood types aren't always known for their punctuality, but they certainly seem to like watches — at least the contracts they get to advertise them. Nicole Kidman will appear in Omega's ads in the U.S. for the first time after being a global brand ambassador since 2005. She was photographed by Brigitte Lacombe wearing the Omega De Ville co-axial chronograph. The ads bow on Monday on billboards and in the November issues of Vanity Fair, W and Gourmet. Other Omega ambassadors include Cindy Crawford and Olympian Michael Phelps. But Kidman isn't alone in the jewelry world. Catherine Zeta-Jones has scored herself a deal to be the new face of six-year-old jewelry brand DiModolo. Zeta-Jones, who is also the face of Elizabeth Arden and T-Mobile, will be feted on Oct. 4 with a cocktail party at the New York-based brand's Madison Avenue flagship. Benny Shabtai, president and chief executive of the brand, also will launch DiModolo's first timepiece collection that evening. The brand is slated to launch a Couture collection incorporating precious gemstones by the end of the year. Zeta-Jones, who succeeds T?a Leoni, was shot by Rankin for the campaign. The new ads will begin appearing in November issues of W, Vogue and In Style. MORE ONLINE
7. WWD
ESQUIRE GOES UPTOWN: Esquire will bring its bachelor pad back to New York for its fifth iteration. Esquire North will open on Thursday at 111 Central Park North, a new luxury condominium at the north side of Central Park owned by residential real estate developer Athena Group. The 5,700-square-foot space spans three floors, two outdoor terraces, two balconies, a gym, separate media and gaming rooms and a library — but only one bedroom. ALMOST TOO LATE: It would be hard to imagine two more divergent events than New Yorker editor in chief David Remnick interviewing Seymour Hersh and a David Denby Q&A with Judd Apatow and Seth Rogen of "Knocked Up" and "Superbad" fame, but in the eyes of New Yorker Festivalgoers, they're close in popularity. Both events rapidly sold out their 400-ticket capacity, though the crafters of what New Yorker film critic Denby called the "infantilism of the male bond" did beat the journalistic heavyweights by selling out in six minutes to Remnick and Hersh's seven. The more intimate events of around 30 tickets — a studio tour with Jeff Koons, a tour of the Bloomberg building, a restaurant tour with Calvin Trillin — were gone in one minute flat. For those who didn't snap up tickets fast enough, for the first time the magazine is holding 10 percent of all event tickets to be sold at the Metropolitan Pavilion starting at 3 p.m. Oct. 5, the first day off the festival. CRYSTAL BALL: Ellen von Unwerth has sexed up 243-year-old crystal house Baccarat. The German photographer, known for her provocative imagery, shot the brand's fall advertising campaign in the Philippe Starck-designed Baccarat mansion in Paris. The theme of the shoot is a "crystal party." One of the black-and-white shots depicts a model draped in the brand's Gothic, black crystal necklaces with crosses looking away from an elaborate crystal hand mirror. The campaign will bow in October issues including W, Elle Decor, Harper's Bazaar and Vanity Fair. MORE ONLINE
************ Jobs ...that ELLE is looking for a fashion assistant. Primary responsibilities will include assisting with requests, preparing for run-through, organizing edit boards and returns, and compiling credit information. This candidate will have direct contact with the editors and assistants in the department and through hands-on experience and contribute to the construction of a fashion magazine, from start to finish. Strong office, writing and organizational skills are essential with a strong interest in fashion. Previous experience including internships at a fashion magazines or a fashion PR firm a plus! Send resumes to careers1@hfmus.com. (OK to mention Ed) ...that MAINLINE magazine—a new regional lifestyle magazine based just outside Philadelphia—seeks an energetic assistant editor. MAINLINE has a circulation of 40,000 and covers arts, lifestyle, fashion, home design, food and wine, profiles and news features. The assistant editor will be responsible for writing stories and listings, fact-checking, copy editing, coordinating events coverage and photos, and helping develop the web site. Understanding of AP style and Quark XPress essential; writing and editing experience preferred; and knowledge of web design software a plus. Send cover letter, resume and five writing samples, along with salary requirements, to samantha@mainlinemag.com. Or: Human Resources, MAINLINE Magazine, 143 Bala Ave, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004. (OK to mention Ed) ...that the Women's Sports Foundation, a national non-profit organization, is seeking a full-time PUBLICATIONS intern for the January-June 2008 session. Responsibilities include working in our Information Referral Service and department assignment under the direction of an individual supervisor. The publications intern is responsible for producing the Foundation's youth newsletter and assisting with the Foundation's other publications. Duties include writing feature articles, researching, and editing text. Interns should have strong written and verbal communication skills, as well as strong word processing skills. Layout/desktop publishing experience is preferred. Monthly stipend is $800/MO. Interns work in our East Meadow, NY office Monday-Friday 9am-5pm. The ability to think creatively is a plus. For consideration send a cover letter stating your interest, a resume and TWO writing samples to Ramona Collins, Program Manager at rcollins@womenssportsfoundation.org or by fax at 516-542-4716. (OK to mention Ed) ...that The Women's Sports Foundation, a national non-profit organization, is seeking full-time ONLINE/MULTI-MEDIA interns for January-June 2008. Responsibilities include working in our Information Referral Service and department assignment under the direction of an individual supervisor. The online media intern position offers a unique opportunity for applicants interested in journalism, communications, web design, creative writing, online marketing, and beyond. Duties include: writing original articles; interviewing influential members of the women's sports community; and creating Foundation e-newsletters. However, a creative mind, attention to detail, ability to write effectively, and an interest in learning about the internet is a MUST. Monthly stipend is $800/MO. Interns work in our East Meadow, NY office Monday-Friday 9am-5pm. For consideration send a cover letter, resume and TWO writing samples to Ramona Collins at rcollins@womenssportsfoundation.org or by fax at 516-542-4716. (OK to mention Ed) ...that SPIN.com is seeking contributing writers in Seattle, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Portland, Montreal, Minneapolis, Cleveland, and Detroit to contribute to select online features. Applicants must have strong backgrounds in writing and a serious interest in music and youth culture. To apply, please send a resume, cover letter and three clips to MacKenzie Wilson at mwilson@spin.com. (OK to mention Ed) ...that TravelMuse, a new online travel company set to launch in early 2008, has immediate openings for two part-time interns. The positions pay $500 per month, with a commitment of 15 hours a week. The company is based in Silicon Valley, but qualified applicants from outside the Bay Area will be considered as much of the work can be accomplished online. Responsibilities include: Report and write short articles. Assist with copyediting, research and fact-checking. Write intro texts to content sections. Secure images. Ideal candidates will have some experience writing for a print or online publication, have excellent writing skills, be organized and be able to meet deadlines. Knowledge of AP style is a plus, as is knowledge of how to tailor text for SEO. A passion for travel helps, too. Please visit www.travelmuse.com to learn more about the company. Applicants should send a cover letter, resume and three published clips to editor@travelmuse.com. (OK to mention Ed) Internships ...that WNC magazine, a regional lifestyle magazine based in Asheville, NC about the people, places, and culture of Western North Carolina is looking for interns. We offer spring, summer, and fall unpaid editorial internships for college students pursuing degrees in English, Journalism, Creative Writing, or Communications. Develop strong writing, editing, research, and proofreading skills. Work within a professional, deadline-oriented office environment. Complete at least 20 hours a week, for at least three months. Applicants with strong writing skills are preferred. To apply, email a cover letter, resume, and writing clips to Melissa Smith, at msmith@wncmagazine.com. (OK to mention Ed) ...that Trace, www.trace212.com, a TRANSCULTURAL styles and ideas magazine that documents the impact of the interconnected worlds of music, fashion, film, art, politics on today's multiethnic youth, is looking for editorial interns to work for a minimum of two months, at least two days a week. They will be responsible for research, writing small blurbs for our blog and front-of-the-book section, managing several databases and email accounts, supporting the editorial staff in the daily operation, etc. As we are a small staff working on Great Jones Street in New York, this is a fantastic opportunity for someone to really affect the magazine and make solid contacts in the niche magazine world. We are looking for three or four candidates and would like to start interviewing asap. Contact Laura Marcus at lmarcus@trace212.com. (OK to mention Ed) ...that Bridal Guide magazine is looking for two super-organized interns to assist the editors in the fashion & beauty department, starting immediately. We are a very small team and are looking for someone who wants to be really hands-on and get an understanding of the day-to-day workings. You will be assisting at photo shoots, organizing the fashion and beauty closets, helping with sample requests and returns, possibly conducting some phone interviews, fact checking plus some general administrative tasks. This position is unpaid, but college credit is available if needed (but not necessary). There is the option of extending the internship if things go well. You would need to commit to 2 full-days a week and previous internship experience is a plus but not a necessity. Please indicate the days you would be available and when you could start, and email it along with your resume to Alison Rowe at arowe@bridalguide.com with INTERNSHIP in the subject line. No phone calls please. (OK to mention Ed) ...that the design and architecture department of Metropolitan Home is looking for a fall semester intern who can commit for 1-3 days per week from October to December. The ideal candidate is intelligent, articulate, hard-working and has an interest in architecture, design, and home decoration. Previous internship or work experience is an asset. We are looking for someone to assist on photo shoots, help call in and return products, organize and maintain the filing system and merchandise closet, and work very closely with the editors and director of the department as needed. There is also the opportunity to write and/or contribute editorially if you demonstrate interest and ability. This internship is unpaid and you must be able to receive school credit for the internship. Please email your resume and cover letter, clearly stating your availability, to Truc Nguyen at tnguyen@hfmus.com. (OK to mention Ed) ...that HOUSTON magazine and BRIDES HOUSTON (both are Modern Luxury publications) are seeking 1-2 motivated interns to work in the editorial department during the fall semester (mid-August to mid-December). Responsibilities include: writing, proofreading, editing, fact-checking and some administrative duties. Candidates must be enthusiastic, organized, reliable and excited to learn about the magazine industry. A background in journalism/communication or english is preferred. Please send cover letter, resume, and clips to nbogan@modernluxury.com with availability and potential start date. Include "Editorial Internship" in the subject line. No phone calls please. (OK to mention Ed) ...that LTB Media is seeking an intern to assist the editorial department of ARTINFO.com for 2-3 days a week. The candidate will perform a series of administrative, editing, and photo tasks that are crucial to this global arts and culture site. There are also numerous writing and reporting opportunities, as well as the chance to contribute to ARTINFO's sister publication, Museums magazine, a quarterly guide to the best museum exhibitions in the city. This internship is a great chance to gain experience in both Web and print publications. Candidates should have solid writing skills, a keen eye for detail, and knowledge of contemporary art. A background in writing, journalism, or related fields is preferred. Please send resume and cover letter to newseditors@artinfo.com with the subject line Intern. (OK to mention Ed)
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