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NEW DATES AND TIMES! 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 (Nov. 6): 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 (Nov. 13): 10 Tricks for Getting Ahead
Set yourself a part from the rest of the pack with these 10 simple tips!

Part 3 (Nov. 20): 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: November 6, 13 and 20 from 6:30 p.m. until 8 p.m.

Where: We'll send you the address when you sign up.

How much: $200

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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Ed2010 Toronto Speaker Series
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How to Get Ahead in Magazines: Career Tips from a Seasoned Pro Special Guest: Kim Pittaway

Kim Pittaway – writer, industry consultant, president of the National Magazine Awards and former editor of Chatelaine – shares her recipe for a successful career in magazines. From hard work to networking, learn what you can do to stay ahead of the pack in this competitive industry. Plus, a Q&A session will follow Kim's talk, so bring your questions!

Where: Room 224b/c, Northern District Library, 40 Orchard View Blvd., near Yonge and Eglinton
When: Tues. Oct. 16, 6:30 pm
$4 at the door (to cover cost of booking the room)
Please RSVP: toronto@ed2010.com

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News
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1. The Deal
No Sex and Drugs?
By Yvette Kantrow
10/5/07
http://www.thedeal.com/servlet/ContentServer?cid=1190001855281&pagename=TheDeal%2FNWStArticle&c=TDDArticle

No sooner had we recovered from the prelaunch hype surrounding the arrival of Portfolio magazine — not to mention the post-launch disappointment and inevitable schadenfraude — then we now have to contend with the hullabaloo around another new business media offering: the Fox Business Network channel. Set to launch Oct. 15, Rupert Murdoch's long-awaited competitor to CNBC last week gave the public a glimpse of what it has been cooking up all these months in the form of a marketing Web site (foxbusiness.com).

Once you get past the flashiness of the thing — individual photos of the ridiculously overcoiffed on-air team stream by in a manner meant to emulate a stock ticker — you gather that the new channel's core values or beliefs appear to be "Money, Success and Happiness," with the latter illustrated by an American flag. No surprise there; this is Fox News. But what really struck us is that like the pre-launch Portfolio, Fox Business is promising to reinvent its genre-as-we-know-it and produce a business-media product for people who, well, don't really like business.

To whit, anchor Cody Willard, an investment manager who used to appear on CNBC's "Kudlow & Co.", says on the site that he's "excited to jump into the mainstream" and voice his "many fundamental objections." These apparently include reporters who attribute a dip in Dow futures to a slight rise in oil prices, when the real reason is selling pressure from "some manic-depressive running a giant hedge fund." Similarly, anchor Dagen McDowell tells the site's viewers to "forget about monetary policy and interest rates"; she and "everyone else" is "utterly obsessed with the fact that Alan Greenspan wrote most of his new book in the bathtub."

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2. MediaWeek
CosmoGirl, There.com to launch Virtual Desitination
By Mike Shields
10/10/07
http://www.mediaweek.com/mw/news/recent_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1003655955

CosmoGirl has announced plans to partner with There.com, a growing virtual world aimed at teens and twentysomethings, to launch a branded virtual destination designed for users of the site.

The new CosmoGirl Village is set to go live on Nov. 20. In the virtual village, teens girls who have created avatars in There.com can gather to socialize, attend events like fashion shows and dance parties, and shop for both virtual and real world clothing and accessories.

There.com officials said that the world’s younger demographics, and its social emphasis made it a strong fit with the teen-oriented magazine. “There.com is all about fashion, socialization and shared activities, which aligns perfectly with the main interests of CosmoGirl’s readers.”said Michael Wilson, CEO of Makena Technologies, producer of There.com.

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3. Ad Age
Seventeen, Dove Team for ‘Body Peace Project’
By Nat Ives
10/9/07
http://adage.com/mediaworks/article?article_id=121009

Seventeen magazine may still be pretty obsessed with appearance -- recent issues delivered dozens of tips on manicures, shopping and flawless skin -- but under Editor in Chief Ann Shoket, the November issue is introducing a "Seventeen Body Peace Project" to help girls appreciate their shapes and stop stressing over the beauty industry's preferred standards. And she's getting some help from Unilever's Dove, a brand whose most recent viral video chronicles the damaging effect of unrealistic media images on young girls.

As part of the effort, Seventeen and Dove's Self Esteem-Fund commissioned a body-image survey that found 51% of teen girls said they knew they should like their bodies better -- but frequently faltered under cultural pressure to be thinner.

Shutdowns in industry The move comes at an interesting juncture for magazines aimed at young women -- and no less so for marketing beauty. Although the underlying causes are varied, magazines aimed at teens and young women have seen their ranks thin over the past few years, with shutdowns at titles such as Elle Girl, YM, Teen People and Jane. Some beauty advertisers, particularly Dove, have meanwhile begun trying to reach those consumers who may have felt put down by ads starring traditional, completely unrealistic models.

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Whisper Jobs
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Ed hears ...

Jobs

...that a new magazine launch in Houston is looking for an editor-in-chief. If you've always wanted to blaze new trails and build a major magazine from the ground up, this one's for you. We're testing the water and reading the tea leaves to see if what we have in mind has a snowball's chance in H-town. Who you are and what you bring to the table could determine go or no go. Must be a sharp self-starter, able to wear many hats, work day and night and weekends, take direction, and share the vision. Risk: extreme. Guarantees: none. Opportunity: like being handed the keys to the Ferrari, except you have to build it before you can drive it. Potential: be a high-profile Big Fish in a very big pond. A nose for good old-fashioned journalism a must. Contact Ken Schneider, ken888@earthlink.net. (OK to mention Ed)

...that Rodale, Inc. is currently seeking a smart and outgoing six-month intern for the International Editorial Department located in Emmaus, Pennsylvania. This position is full-time and paid (enough to afford rent, food, fun) and will be starting in January of 2008. The editorial intern will be responsible for: Primary research and reporting for international editions of Men's Health, Runner's World, Women's Health, and Prevention magazines. Updating and managing newsstand sales reports for all magazine brands. Assisting editors with numerous editorial projects. Assisting with administrative tasks. The ideal candidate will possess: Bachelor's degree preferably in Journalism, English, or International Publishing; Previous editorial experience (required); Strong research background; Proficiency in both PC and MAC; Foreign language skills preferred, but not required; The ability to juggle several assignments at once; The ability to work independently. Send a resume along with a cover letter explaining why you'd be great for the job to Nicole Burrell at Nicole.Burrell@Rodale.com. The deadline for applications is November 20, 2007. Clips are not necessary. (OK to mention Ed)

Internships

...that MyTime, an interactive lifestyle website set to launch January 2008, has immediate openings for Los Angeles-based, part-time interns to join their talented and rapidly growing team. The positions are for college credit and will offer aspiring journalists a wonderful opportunity to work hands-on in all areas of the business and under the supervision of highly renowned editors, writers, reporters, television producers, as well as art and web directors. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, researching, reporting, and writing short articles, copyediting and fact checking, business/competitive analysis, organizing the photo and art library, and even assisting on celebrity interviews. We are located in the heart of Westwood village. Requirements include a passion for journalism, a hard work ethic, an enthusiastic personality, and most importantly a desire to learn! Applicants should send a cover letter and resume to cwissot@mytime.com. (OK to mention Ed)

...that Men?s Fitness magazine is looking for a few editorial interns. Interns will work closely with editors to research and develop story ideas. Other duties will include fact checking, transcribing interviews, and light administrative work. Interns will be able to sit in on weekly editorial meetings and have the chance to score some clips. All candidates must be enrolled in school. Days and hours in the office are flexible. Send cover letter and resume to interns@mensfitness.com. (OK to mention Ed)

...that CCS.com is seeking an assistant to support the editorial staff. Responsibilities will include: Updating weekly columns on CCS.com, writing online features and quizzes, and conducting/transcribing celebrity interviews. Coverage of local skate events is also required. Some administrative tasks are a part of the job, but mainly we're looking for someone to come up with new creative ideas for the site and implement them. Our dream candidate has a strong interest in the skate/action sports lifestyle and have a passion for pop culture. Candidates should have excellent writing, researching, and communication skills, be able to multi-task, and be a self-starter. Must be extremely organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working under very tight deadlines. Must have strong computer skills. Familiarity with HTML and Teamsite publishing platform a plus, but definitely not required. Send resumes to resumes@alloy.com. (OK to mention Ed)

...that New York Family magazine, a family lifestyle publication, is looking for a fashion intern to assist the style director with a range of tasks, from researching shopping trends to attending trade shows. A typical day could involve visiting stores for trends and new ideas; calling retailers and manufacturers for samples, images and look books; or helping out on a photo shoot. The ideal candidate is creative and responsible and has previous experience in fashion, preferably in merchandising, wholesale or retail. Knowledge of the city is a big plus, of course, as is familiarity with Brooklyn, where we just launched a separate edition. The internship hours are part-time and flexible, and there is a small monthly stipend. To apply, please e-mail a resume, an explanatory cover letter and, if you have them, one or two of your best clips or writing samples to Joy Sherwood at jsherwood@manhattanmedia.com. Please put "Fashion Intern" in the subject line. (OK to mention Ed)

...that Capitol File, Washington DC's leading luxury lifestyle magazine seeks editorial interns to assist its editors this fall. Regular duties will include copy editing, research, reporting, writing, and fact-checking. Interns will also compile calendar listings. The ideal intern candidates will be: Detail-oriented proofreaders and copy editors. Able to multi-task. Talented writers willing to step up in a variety of roles. Independent workers with enthusiasm for media. Familiar with Capitol File's editorial content. Willing to work flexible hours as needed (covering evening events on occasion). You MUST be able to receive academic credit for this internship. Email lisat@nichemediallc.com. (OK to mention Ed)

...that Glamour Magazine is looking for a web-savvy with an interest in how magazine websites function, from both an editorial and production standpoint, to intern for Glamour.com. Duties include pitching and writing for the web, assisting editors with story and photo research, production assistance and general office duties. Must be comfortable with MS Office, including Excel. Some experience with Typepad is a plus but not required. This is an unpaid internship, for school credit only, but it is a great way to start getting a byline and learn about the magazine industry. To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to internship@glamour.com. (OK to mention Ed)

...that 944 in Phoenix, Arizona is looking for spring editorial and photo interns. What started as a small publication of mainly pictures has grown into the hottest publication on the West coast, printed in six major cities, and preparing to tackle many more in the years to come. There are several departments of interest that you can intern in. Any internship with 944 must be for school credit, it can not just be for fun, and must be school approved. You must work a total of 12+ minimum office hours a week, as well as 2-3 hours outside of that; office hours are Monday-Friday, 9am-6pm. Hours outside of that will be random and work mainly with events. Due to the amount of outside work hours at 21+venues, each intern must be 21 years of age. Contact star@944.com. (OK to mention Ed)

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