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Thanks to everyone who came to the SpecialEd Happy Tuesday night (and sticking around despite the broken AC)! Ed can't wait to see you next time!
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LAST CHANCE TO SIGN UP! EdSchool Presents: Get the Promotion You Deserve
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Want to know how you can get your boss to see you in a higher position-maybe even promote you into that spot? Come find out how. Betsy Stephens, Health and Relationships Editor at All You magazine (formerly of Fitness, Ladies' Home Journal, Cosmopolitan, etc.) has been promoted five times in her career tell you how you can get out of that assistant editor role.

Part 1 (Oct. 2): What's Holding You Back?
You could be making career mistakes without even knowing it. Find out what you shouldn't be doing and how to recover from it if you are.

Part 2 (Oct. 9): 10 Tricks for Getting Ahead
Set yourself a part from the rest of the pack with these 10 simple tips!

Part 3 (Oct. 16): Salary Negotiation and Workshop
Getting a higher title, or even more money, is easy, we'll tell you what to say and when. You'll also be able to ask questions about your specific situation in this final session.

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.

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Ed's Trust Fund Applications Due Sunday!
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Pay attention, up-and-coming Edsters in the city now for fall internships! Ed is back on his giving spree and is handing out his Ed's Trust Fund for the fall semester. If you're an UNPAID intern at a magazine in New York City this summer, then Ed wants to help you out! Read Ed's Trust Fund rules (aka: the "fine print")—and snatch an application—at www.ed2010.com/ed-campus/trust-fund and then apply before SEPTEMBER 30, 2007! You must have your fall internship secured when you apply. The prize? $1,000 to use however you please. (But Ed hopes the winner'll use it to, well, live in this amazing yet ridiculously expensive city!)

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LA Ed's Next Happy Hour!
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LA Ed's first fall happy hour is on October 2 at The Arsenal Bar on Pico and Bundy. Stop by between 7pm and 9pm for drinks and conversation, but make sure to RSVP to losangeles@ed2010.com first.

BTW, Ed doesn't endorse the random advertisement you see at the top of the newsletter. It's just what happens when you use a free e-newsletter service.

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News
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1. WWD
Memo Pad
By Stephanie D. Smith, Amy Wicks, and Irin Carmon
9/27/07
http://www.wwd.com/memopad/article/119156

NEW BAG

There's been some seat swapping in Elle's accessories department. Nina Sterghiou has been named accessories editor, replacing Lauren Benward, who left the magazine earlier this month. Sterghiou contributed to Time Style & Design and New York before joining Elle. Meanwhile, Kyle Anderson, previously an assistant in the department, was promoted to associate accessories editor, replacing Monika Pernal, who has also left the company.

REVOLVING DOOR

Mary Berner wasted no time finding a new publisher of Reader's Digest, naming Jeff Wellington to the post on Wednesday. As reported by the New York Post, Vanessa Reed left to return to Meredith Corp. as associate publisher of More and Fitness. Wellington will begin Oct. 22, joining from The Parenting Group (which publishes Parenting and Babytalk), where he served as president and group publisher since December 2005. He will report to Eva Dillon, president of RD Inspiration and group publisher of Reader's Digest. During the past year, Wellington assisted in The Parenting Group's transition to Bonnier Group from Time Inc. He could not be reached by press time.

WHO WAS FIRST?

Aesthetics are clearly more part of the business magazine conversation than ever, with Fortune and BusinessWeek both redesigning to chip away at one of Portfolio's supposed competitive advantages. But Fast Company, on a determined rebound, is laying claim to having been there all along, both in terms of editorial emphasis and its pages. As proof, Fast Company has a Masters of Design issue each October, which this year is Christine Osekoski's first issue as publisher. This year's issue has 85 ad pages, an 83 percent increase over last October, with a 22 percent increase year to date. Industrial designer Yves B?har is on the cover and the magazine singles out a "talent pool" that includes retail store designer Masamichi Katayama, who's worked for Marc Jacobs, and Stephen Burks, who did the bottle for Calvin Klein's ckIN2U. Osekoski also recently hired an associate publisher: Amie Deutch, who had the same position at FHM — picked in part, Osekoski said, for her contacts in nonendemic advertising categories like liquor. And the changes aren't only on the print side: the magazine will relaunch its Web site at the BlogWorld convention in November."

2. Ad Age
Reader's Digest Gets a Publisher, and a Revamp
By Nat Ives
9/27/07
http://adage.com/mediaworks/article?article_id=120721

The new regime at Reader's Digest Association finished rounding out the executive team at its flagship title today, naming Jeff Wellington publisher of Reader's Digest. Mr. Wellington had been president and group publisher at Parenting Group, which Time Inc. sold to Bonnier Group last February, since December 2005.

We are delighted to welcome Jeff Wellington to Reader's Digest," said Eva Dillion, president of the RD Inspiration division and group publisher of Reader's Digest magazine, in a statement on the hire. "Jeff joins us at an exciting and pivotal time in the magazine's evolution, as we reposition Reader's Digest in the marketplace and ramp up for a redesign this coming January."

The Reader's Digest Association, which in addition to Reader's Digest publishes Every Day with Rachael Ray and other titles, went private last March in a $2.8 billion deal that installed Mary Berner as president-CEO. Mr. Wellington succeeds Ben Madden, who was turned out amid the management change; Mr. Madden was recently named VP-sales at Media Networks Inc., part of Time Inc. In addition to introducing a new design, Reader's Digest will cut its guaranteed paid circulation this January to 8 million from 10 million in a bid for cost efficiencies and better audience composition.

3. Folio
Esquire's Granger: 'Why I'm Still Editing a Magazine'
By Dylan Stableford
9/5/07
http://www.foliomag.com/viewmedia.asp?prmMID=8077

Esquire editor David Granger loves magazines. But he doesn’t always love them. “Fuck, I’m still editing a magazine,” Granger told the crowd at New York's Marriott Marquee during the 2007 Folio: Show Tuesday.

That realization was a few years ago. Granger, he said, then became obsessed with motivating his staff to push the boundaries of the print medium. “Out of desperation, despair and despondency,” as Granger put it.

The National Magazine Award collector began to tinker with the magazine’s design, redesigning the front-of-the-book and editor’s letter to include user-generated content. Granger also began to insert design elements into the margins of the pages, often without explanation. “I don’t know how many people noticed, but those who did, they liked it,” Granger said. “It’s an opportunity for delight we weren’t giving people before.”

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Whisper Jobs
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Ed hears ...

Jobs

...that the weddings department at Martha Stewart Weddings is looking for a senior level stylist to join the editorial team. Under the guidance of the deputy style editors and EIC partners with art directors and other stylists to create original ideas and images for the Weddings Magazine. Responsible for conceiving and producing creative content and inspiring stories which are both innovative and at the same time in keeping with the MSLO brand identity. Art/Design background strongly preferred. Portfolio required. Plese submit resumes to careers@marthastewart.com. (OK to mention Ed)

...that Slate's Washington D.C. office is hiring a one-year editorial assistant. More details on Craigslist: http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/doc/wri/430720585.html. Do NOT mention Ed!

...that ADDitude and Adoptive Famlies is seeking a Web producer with one or two years web experience and excellent writing skills for its category-leading parenting and health websites: www.additudemag.com and www.adoptivefamilies.com. The Web Producer will drive traffic and encourage interactivity on the sites by making daily content decisions, developing new and innovative tools and editorial packages, growing community and e-newsletter sign-ups, and adding updates and news items. Familiarity with basic HTML, working with a CMS, keen understanding of the needs of online editorial content, experience with SEO and keyword optimization are key. Interest in adoption, child health and parenting editorial a plus. Midtown Manhattan-based New Hope Media offers a collegial, values-based, high growth environment. For more information, see the magazine websites and www.newhopemedia.com. Contact Susan Caughman via email susan@newhopemedia.com with letter of interest and resume. (OK to mention Ed)

Internships

...that AVENUE, a glossy monthly lifestyle magazine that chronicles the lives of Manhattan's affluent and socially powerful, is seeking a bright, energetic and creative student with a strong interest in fashion journalism to be help with the production of our society magazine. We are looking for someone who seeks to learn about all the aspects of fashion editorials, including sample requests and returns, assisting at photo shoots, trend research and writing credit information. The intern will gain great first-hand experience of the production process and work with a small, friendly staff. For the candidate with strong writing skills, there will also be opportunities to contribute short pieces for publication. Interns should expect to work at least eight hours a week, but scheduling is very flexible. The internship is for the semester or beyond and will begin as soon as possible. Contact vchin@manhattanmedia.com. (OK to mention Ed)

...that stylist Mary Alice Stephenson is looking for a fashion intern. Primary responsibilities will be assisting with office work, requests and returns, prepping, organizing boards, and contributing to other client projects. This candidate will have hands on experience and contribute to current projects. An interest/familiarity in fashion and strong office skills, attention to detail, and organizational skills are essential. School credit is available, but not required; looking for three days a week commitment. Previous internships and experience is a plus. Looking to interview and hire soon. To apply, please email Denise@maryalicestephenson.com. (OK to mention Ed)

...that Philadelphia STYLE is looking for unpaid fall interns to assist editorial and Web editors. Interns will perform 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. Please send a resume and short cover letter to Joy Manning at joy@dlgmedia and include "editorial intern" as subject. (OK to mention Ed)

...that Bauer Publishing's teen division (M, Twist, J-14, Quizfest, and AstroGirl magazines) is looking for a hard-working, dedicated PHOTO intern to work one or two days a week during the 2007 fall semester. The magazines have small staffs, so you will be working closely with the photo editors of each magazine. Must be proficient on a Mac; working knowledge of Photoshop a major plus. College credit is available. Please e-mail your resume and cover letter to Emily Krauser at ekrauser@bauerpublishing.com. (OK to mention Ed)

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