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EdSchool online
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EdSchool presents: The online version of How to Get Freelance Work (and End Up On Staff if You Want To!)
What: A four-week course on freelance pitching and writing, taught by mag freelancer and teacher Eric Butterman, who's also lectured at Harvard and NYU
Why:One Butterman student published a pitch in New York Magazine's Daily Intelligencer while the class was still going on and another sold a $4,000 article after the course, crediting it with helping net the sale.
When: A weekly lecture is posted each Monday, followed by a one-hour online chat room meeting Wednesdays Nov. 28-Dec. 19th from 9 to 10pm EST
Cost: $145--a holiday special for Edsters!
To sign up: Send an email to freelance@ed2010.com. We'll send back the required Paypal URL to reserve your spot.

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News
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1. WWD
Memo Pad: Calm Before the Storm
By Amy Wicks
11/08/07
http://www.wwd.com/memopad/article/120131

Time Inc. isn't going anywhere, at least, for now. Jeff Bewkes, the newly elected chief executive officer of Time Warner, acknowledged during Wednesday's third-quarter earnings call that there are questions surrounding the company's future. However, he firmly told analysts, "We're not going to telegraph our decisions in advance." As for the publishing division's performance as of Sept. 30, total revenues of $1.2 billion for the quarter were flat, despite a decrease in domestic print ad revenues (which included the impact of closing Life and Teen People). Operating income increased 13 percent to $251 million. Time Inc. represents approximately 10 percent of the group's overall business.

2. New York Post
FAT TARGETS: TIME & AOL
By Peter Lauria
11/08/07
http://www.nypost.com/seven/11082007/business/fat_targets__time__aol_348975.htm

Time Warner's third-quarter results underscored why CEO-designate Jeff Bewkes is expected to take a long, hard look at AOL and Time Inc. - those units were the only two of the company's five divisions that didn't report revenue growth.

AOL continued to feel pain from its transition to an advertising-based business from a subscriber-driven one. Though revenue from advertising rose 13 percent to $61 million, it could not offset an $820 million decline in subscription revenue.

Overall revenue at AOL, which now has 10 million subscribers or one-third of its total when it merged with Time Warner, plunged 38 percent to $1.2 billion.

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3. Folio
How Are Those Shuttered Magazines? Web Sites Doing?
By Dylan Stableford
11/08/07
http://www.nypost.com/seven/10312007/business/newsweek_is_the_news.htm?page=0

As the American Magazine Conference adjourned yesterday here, the group was treated to a farewell luncheon that bestowed top cover of the year honors in five categories, plus a best in show that went to The New Yorker for its Sept. 11, 2006, tightrope walker above the New York City skyline. It was The New Yorker's second win in the cover derby. The magazine also won for best news cover with an April 9 issue showing IRS tax forms folded to resemble tanks and jets.

The best celebrity cover went to Wired for its Stephen Colbert "How To" issue, which shows Colbert with a hacksaw, explaining such things as how to hack into an iPod. Media Ink's favorite was the cover of Life, which showed actor Patrick Dempsey next to the round belly of his wife Jillian, who at the time was pregnant with twins. The cover was a finalist in the celebrity category.

Best fashion cover went to a stunning February 2007 issue of Harper's Bazaar, which showed Drew Barrymore on the rooftop of Rockefeller Center. Best service cover went to O at Home for its winter 2006 issue, which featured a "before" and "after" gatefold on getting organized.

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4. Folio
Oy Vey! Another Magazine Launch?
By Dylan Stableford
11/7/07
http://www.foliomag.com/viewmedia.asp?prmMID=8268

With cash to burn and ?modern Jewish women? in his crosshairs, ex-advertising executive Daniel Zimerman is set to launch Jewish Living next week, a ?thoroughly modern magazine? that aims to ?celebrate Jewish home, family and cultural life.?

The bimonthly magazine, boasting ?How-To? features on Chanukah parties, Friday night dinners and something entitled ?Stop Coddling Your Kids,? will launch with a rate base of 100,000?part newsstand, part pre-launch subscriptions sold to Jewish associations?targeting Jewish professional women aged 25-34 with a median household income of over $125,000.

That older demographic, Zimerman says, will differentiate Jewish Living from its closest competitor, Heeb. ?We?re not creating anything that is earth-shatteringly innovative,? Zimerman tells Folio:. ?Heeb?I love it, I?ve been a subscriber since day one?talks to a younger demographic, the 18-to-25-year-old. Our reader is slightly older; stylistically, we?re different.? Jewish Living, in other words, is more Martha than Matisyahu.

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Whisper Jobs
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Ed hears ...

Jobs

...that Playboy, the world's best-selling men's magazine, currently has an opening for a senior editor in its New York office. This position will be responsible for conceiving, assigning, and editing monthly lifestyle, sports, and service features in Playboy magazine, as well as contributing specific monthly features in the Mantrack, Potpourri, and On The Scene sections. Please note: this is a senior level position. Only candidates with at least 5 years consumer editorial experience (preferably in the Men's category) and connections with a stable of freelance writers should apply. Please send resume with salary requirements to Playboyresume@playboy.com. (OK to mention Ed)

...that a whip-smart, quick, computer savvy (InDesign and more) editorial whiz needed to help close back-to-back garden magazines during the month of December, and possibly longer, on a temporary contract basis on site in Manhattan. Our office is closed 12/24 and 12/25, but you must be available all day Monday through Friday the rest of the month, including some late nights. Must be confident doing everything from deciphering complicated garden diagrams and cutting/filling text to rewriting heds/deks and finding photos. Email a brief letter explaining why you're right for the job to mara@harris-pub.com and also include your hourly rate. (OK to mention Ed)

...that Elle Decor may be looking for an editorial assistant. Do NOT mention Ed!

...that GL Editorial Services (http://www.gleditorialservices.com), which provides content creation services for several clients, would love to consider adding you to its pool of established freelance writers. Articles appear on high profile Web portals including AOL, MSN, and other outlets, offering great exposure and the opportunity for steady work. Special consideration will be given to those with experience writing about education, careers, money management, personal finance, auto insurance, real estate, luxury travel, hotels and resorts, senior housing, and/or baby boomer issues. Please send clips and a letter of interest to writers@ginalaguardia.com. (OK to mention Ed)

Internships

INTERNSHIP OF THE MONTH
CosmoGIRL! magazine is looking for a WINTER EDITORIAL intern who can work on 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 do not apply if you can?t work Tues., and Thurs. every week. And, by all means, mention Ed.

...that ELLE.com and ELLEgirl.com are looking for fashion interns to start ASAP as well as for the spring semester. Responsibilities will include organizing the fashion closet, sample returns, photo research, updating contact lists, assisting with credit information, and providing general support for the edit staff. We are looking for interns who are organized, detail-oriented, punctual, can work independently, have a strong interest in fashion, and can navigate a fast paced work environment. We require a minimum commitment of two days a week but would prefer three or more. Currently we especially have need for additional interns on Thursdays and Fridays. If interested please e-mail your r?sum? and a cover letter stating your availability to Phebe Hunnicutt at phunnicutt@hfmus.com. (OK to mention Ed)

...that Working Mother is looking for photo interns to work three days a week (or more) with the photo director and art department. Working Mother is an exciting place to work as it is a small staff, so you will get to be involved in every aspect of producing the visuals in the magazine from planning shoots, going on shoots, calling in film, portfolios, researching stock images, and more. Must have excelent computer skills and wonderful phone manner. Unpaid. Can start right away. Please email resume to anne.sanderson@workingmother.com. (OK to mention Ed)

...that Cond? Nast Traveler is seeking interns for our editorial department for the spring (Jan-May) term. This internship is FOR-CREDIT only, and unpaid. Interns assist the staff with research, phone calls and filing, and are often asked to do reporting for special projects. Those who shine at the simpler tasks have the opportunity to work on larger projects, and write an occasional short piece. Qualified candidates will have at least three years of undergraduate work, prior office experience and an interest in magazine publishing/editing. All applicants should be familiar with Mac OS X, have good phone and research skills, and be available at least 3 days a week. Students taking the semester off for a full-time internship are preferred. Please send a resume, cover letter, and references to Nandita Khanna, Senior Assistant Editor, at nandita_khanna@condenast.com. No phone calls, please. (OK to mention Ed)

...that Niche Media (publisher of Gotham and Hamptons) is looking for spring interns for their fashion department. Interns are responsible for the organization of our closets, ordering messengers, administrative duties, etc (no writing is involved). All six of our magazines are published in New York City, so only applicants in the area will be considered. Graduates, as well as students, are encouraged to apply, as we offer school credit and a small stipend. Email resumes to susanw@nichemediallc.com for consideration. Include a brief statement of what you could contribute to our team in your cover letter, especially if this is your first experience with fashion. (OK to mention Ed)

...that GQ is looking for enthusiastic interns for the spring semester. Quality candidates should be motivated, detail-oriented, highly organized individuals with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment. Interns will work in our fashion closet - this is a superb opportunity to learn the inner workings of a fashion department. We encourage applicants who are extremely interested in pursuing a career in fashion magazines to apply promptly - email RESUMES to gqfashion_intern@yahoo.com. *Please include the exact days a week you are available (full time is definitely preferred). This is an unpaid internship, credit is available. (OK to mention Ed)

...that applicants for the Maxim editorial internship should send resumes to jobs@maximmag.com NOT jobs@maxim.com as it said in yesterday's post. Full post follows: Maxim magazine is seeking college interns to join their team. Responsibilities include researching story ideas, idea generation, assisting at photo shoots, product returns, transcribing interviews, going through readers' letters, some office tasks as well as the possibility of writing. Candidates should be full-time students with a concentration in Journalism. Must be responsible, organized, detail oriented, able to multi-task with excellent communication skills. Students MUST be able to receive school credit in order to intern. Interested candidates should forward a resume and cover letter to: jobs@maximmag.com. Please indicate Maxim Editorial Intern in the subject when applying.

...that CosmoGIRL is looking for a news & features intern for the spring semester (January to May). Ideal candidate must have: a passion for teen issues; exceptional Web and Lexis-Nexis research skills; ability to generate and pitch great story ideas; excellent writing and editing skills; previous internship experience in the features department at a national or regional magazine. Candidate must also be able to receive academic credit for the semester. Please send resume and cover letter to Mai Hoang, Intern Coordinator, at mhoang@hearst.com. Deadline: November 28. (OK to mention Ed)

...that Front Desk, a luxury magazine that goes in the rooms of all the best hotels in the city, is looking for interns. The magazine features listings in the back (think TONY) and the front section consists of features on what's hot and happening in NYC, whether it's a new restaurant, gallery opening, bar, store, or just general roundups of something cool going on around town. There will be lots of writing opportunites and you'll really learn how publications are put together from start to finish. Looking for one or two fun, NYC-savvy (a must!) interns who can put in at least one day a week, or two afternoons. The schedule is very flexible. Writing/reporting experience needed, so journalism students or graduates really preferred here. Also looking for photographers or photo students who are willing to shoot in exchange for editorial credits. Please send all resumes to gtelling@modernluxury.com. (OK to mention Ed)

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FINE PRINT:
In order to win a "Chat with an EIC," a one-on-one meeting with an editor in chief, you must buy a raffle ticket. Ticket sales will only be accepted by junior-level editors and recent graduates (defined as two years from your undergraduate or graduate school graduation date). Tickets can be purchased at the Ed2010 happy hour at The Crooked Knife between 7 p.m. and 8:29 p.m. Tickets are $3 at the event. No one person can buy more than 10 tickets to each raffle. On each ticket, you must write your full name, job title (if not employed, say "unemployed") and email address. Winners will be drawn at random at the Ed2010 Happy Hour at The Crooked Knife on November 14th at 8:30 p.m. Tickets will also be sold online for $4 each. Online tickets will be incorporated into tickets sold at the event; on the Pay Pal form you MUST include your current job title to prove that you are a junior editor and/or your graduation date from college. Tickets that are incomplete and job title or graduation date is not indicated will NOT be entered into the raffle. Tickets will be sold online until 6 p.m. on the day of the event. You do not have to be present to win; we will contact you via your email address. If you do not respond within 7 days to the e-mail announcing that you won, another winner will be drawn at random in your place. Ed2010 will send out an introductory e-mail to you and the EIC, and exchange contact information, but will not make scheduling arrangements?that is the winner's responsibility. Meetings are valid for 6 months after winning. In case of unforeseen circumstances, Ed2010 reserves the right to substitute the EIC with whom the winner will meet. (But, seriously, that's not going to happen. David and Denise are on board! We just have to cover our butts.)