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******* Jane Pratt is coming back to TV -- but only because some of her peers have better things to do. The founding editor of Jane and Sassy magazines is set to star in a new VH1 series called American Ugly, a reality-TV rehash of ABC's hit sitcom Ugly Betty. But while the premise requires a real-life fashion editor, Pratt wasn't VH1's first choice, according to sources. Brandon Holley -- the editor who took over Jane after Pratt was pushed out in July 2005 -- was approached about the gig in late spring but wasn't interested. (Holley was involved at the time with a different reality show, SoapNet's Fashionista Diaries, which was serendipitously on hand to chronicle Jane's closure in July.) MORE ONLINE
2. WWD
NOT IN THE PLANS: The job cuts feared at Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia Inc. came in a rather unexpected place: On Monday, after eliminating a handful of jobs Friday, the company said it was discontinuing publication of Blueprint, the bimonthly young women's lifestyle magazine launched in April 2006. It will cease being a stand-alone title after the January/February issue, but sources said Blueprint may live on as an sponsored onsert or insert to Martha Stewart Weddings, depending on advertiser interest. Bluelines, its blog, will live on. While senior staff were retained — editor in chief Sarah Humphreys, design director Deb Bishop and publisher Amy Wilkins — and chances were considered good for longtime MSLO employees, sources said most of the more junior staffers were let go and told to check in over the next few weeks for any openings at the company. While an MSLO spokeswoman could not give a total for the number of people expected to lose their jobs, the Blueprint masthead lists 45 people on the editorial, production and design sides of the magazine. On Monday afternoon, after Martha herself had visited the staff and expressed her regrets, Humphreys took them to the Half King for lunch to drown their sorrows. POSH RAISES ELLE: Though Victoria Beckham rarely smiles for the cameras, the paparazzi apparently still have respect for the Spice Girl. During her photo shoot in Paris for Elle's January issue, the paparazzi followed her to each location, snapping pictures and distributing them to blogs before Beckham could change into a new look. After chasing her through the Paris streets, they decided to show their gratitude. "When we finished and she went into the motor home and changed, the paparazzi — maybe a dozen or so — stood around the motor home in a semicircle, with their cameras at their feet and applauded her for being so gracious all day," said a source on the set. Beckham and Elle editor in chief Robbie Myers appeared on "Larry King Live" Monday night to promote the issue. COUNTERATTACK: In response to the major fashion industry investigation conducted by the Italian TV program "Report" on Dec. 4, which alleged nebulous ties between advertisers and editorial coverage, Franca Sozzani, editor in chief of Vogue Italia and L'Uomo Vogue, shared her point of view in her first-ever TV interview broadcast live on Friday by Italian TV talk show "Le Invasioni Barbariche" ("The Barbarian Invasions"). The popular TV program, which is known for its face-to-face interviews, aired a 30-minute live session in which Sozzani answered to the claims on "Report" that she shuns Italian studios, photographers (except for her son, Francesco Carrozzini) and stylists in favor of foreign ones. Another sticky point addressed was that of journalists, fashion editors and art directors giving professional advice in exchange for payment. "I've worked in this business for 20 years and I wouldn't be so respected if I weren't completely free to decide what to publish in my magazine, without any advertising influence," said Sozzani. "And I still believe that Milan is the most important fashion week, so I privilege Italian houses. In terms of photography, I have put together a winning team that includes foreign people, just like Real Madrid [the soccer team] doesn't only depend on Spanish players." MORE GLAM: Glamour has spun off yet another iteration of its "Reel Moments" film franchise with a documentary version of the reader-inspired series, called "Reel Docs." The marketing program will produce three or four documentary films of real women achieving their wildest dreams, based on stories from Glamour readers. The films will be directed by A-list talent yet to be determined, and will be sponsored by Tommy Hilfiger, which will use the platform to launch its fragrance, Dreaming. The event will kick off with a casting call Thursday afternoon in New York's Columbus Circle, where the designer and Glamour fashion editor Suze Yalof Schwartz will hear women pitch their dreams for development. Readers also will be able to upload their entries at glamalert.com/dreamingcontest. The films will be released in June, and appear in Tommy Hilfiger stores, on its Web site and on glamour.com. MORE ONLINE
3. The New York Times
Scores of workers from MTV Networks walked off the job yesterday afternoon, filling the sidewalk outside the headquarters of its corporate parent, Viacom, to protest recent changes in benefits. The walkout highlighted the concerns of a category of workers who are sometimes called permalancers: permanent freelancers who work like full-time employees but do not receive the same benefits. Waving signs that read “Shame on Viacom,” the workers, most of them in their 20s, demanded that MTV Networks reverse a plan to reduce health and dental benefits for freelancers beginning Jan. 1. MORE ONLINE
4. The Washington Post
The magazine 02138 covers Harvard University generally in a breathless and fawning manner. But the current "Sex! Greed! Scandal!" issue contains a wonderfully acerbic expos? that reveals how some of Harvard's hotshot celebrity professors actually produce their books: They do it "with the help of a small army of student assistants who research, edit and sometimes even write material for which they are never credited." Take the case of Alan Dershowitz, the Harvard law professor who seems to be on TV more often than Regis Philbin. Dershowitz has published 12 books since 2000. How does he do it? "Dershowitz generally employs one or two full-time researchers, three or four part-timers and a handful of students who do occasional work -- all paid at $11.50 an hour," writes Jacob Hale Russell. And, Russell adds, "he also repackages his own work; 'Blasphemy: How the Religious Right Is Hijacking Our Declaration of Independence,' released this year, is his 2003 book 'America Declares Independence' almost verbatim, with a few new chapters tacked on." MORE ONLINE
5. Columbia Journalism Review
Fortune published an exclusive interview with Dick Cheney on the economy under the headline, “Why is Dick Cheney Smiling?” The story falls down on a couple of points. We don’t question the news value of the piece—readers can judge for themselves—but we do say the magazine fails to provide proper context and to challenge some self-serving assertions that may not be (and probably are not) true. This basic journalism work is left undone. The piece also pretends that information that is known is news. You might imagine that Dick Cheney, a well-known worrier, would be thinking dark thoughts about the economy. […] MORE ONLINE
6. BoingBoing.net
My friend, Louis Rossetto, the founder of Wired, has started an organic chocolate manufacturing company in San Francisco with another friend of mine, Timothy Childs. It's called Tcho. Beginning today, Tcho’s dark chocolate will be available in 50-gram beta bars, representing Version .10. The $4 bars, made of Ghanaian beans and wrapped in brown paper, will be sold only locally at first, only to those who have signed up on the Tcho Web site, and only to those willing to go pick up the chocolate at Tcho headquarters. MORE ONLINE
************ Jobs ...that Simply Good Media is looking for bloggers who can successfully and consistently blog about men's fashion and style with a budget focus at least five times per week. Think style + budget living. Our bloggers must have have a solid grasp of the English language, basic knowledge of HTML, be able to edit their own work, follow directions and be consistent. Please send a short bio and three sample blog entries written in the style of SeeJackShop.com) to blogs@simplygoodmedia.com. Make sure to include your name, city, and e-mail address. This is a paid position. (OK to mention Ed) ...that In Touch Magazine is seeking freelance graphic designers to work from December 26th, 27th, 28th through the month of January. We are seeking an experienced and fast designer who can work in Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator. Celebrity weekly experience is a plus. Please send resumes and contact information to fmaiocco@bauerpublishing.com. No phone calls please. ...that a national magazine publisher seeks an assistant to support top editor in maintaining hectic schedule, correspondence, telephones etc. Candidate will act as the point of contact for many high profile creative individuals. Must have 2-3 years of administrative experience, preferably in publishing/entertainment, as well as a 4-year college degree. Must also be detail-oriented, efficient, highly organized, computer savvy, and have exceptional writing skills. Please send cover letters, resumes, and salary requirements to openjobs728@yahoo.com specifying the title of the position and the source of the ad. (OK to mention Ed) ...that LAPTOP, a leading technology magazine, is seeking a copy editor to be responsible for the style and accuracy of the magazine, special issues, and Web site. The position requires reading copy for sense, grammar, punctuation, clarity, and style. The right candidate will also maintain Bedford Corp.'s editorial style, and some writing. Requirements: one to two years of professional copy editing experience; strong organizational skills; an excellent command of English; the ability to juggle many projects at once with quick turnarounds. Must be a conscientious self-starter with a strong work ethic who doesn't need close supervision. Gadget and technology experience a definite plus. Submit cover letter, resume, and salary requirements to jobs@bedfordmags.com. Internships ...that OUT magazine is seeking photo interns (JANUARY 2008 – MAY 2008) who have a passion for both commercial and fine art photography, as well as strong familiarity with contemporary culture in relation to the gay urban lifestyle. Please send cover letter and resume to: julien.tomasello@planetoutinc.com. (OK to mention Ed) ...that Radar Magazine, a national publication covering pop, politics, scandal, and style, is looking for Spring editorial interns for our magazine and website. Tasks would include researching, fact checking, and assisting editorial staff. Writing opportunities are readily available, especially for the website. Interested candidates should have a love for and comprehensive knowledge of pop culture, both high and low brow. You also must receive school credit, as the internship is unpaid, though you would be paid for any writing. Please send a cover letter, resume, and an idea for Radar to araymond@radaronline.com. (OK to mention Ed) ...that Town + Country is looking for one sharp, enthusiastic, fashion obsessed intern, available a minimum of 3 days/week ready to start ASAP! Intern will assist the fashion team by handling sample trafficking, corresponding with PR companies, assisting on photo shoots, requesting credits, constructing story boards and performing general administrative duties. Town + Country only accepts students eligible to receive school credit for this internship. This is an extremely unique + rare opportunity that will give you a real glimpse into the on-goings of a fashion editorial dept, prep for photo shoots, and set experience. You will gain actual fashion assistant experience. Opening is available immediately. Send your resume and cover letter to Anna Reyes at acreyes@hearst.com. (OK to mention Ed) ...that Luxury SpaFinder Magazine, an authoritative source on luxury spas and associated lifestyle pursuits, covering the full spectrum of spa travel, design, fashion, beauty and wellness is looking for an unpaid spring graphic design intern. Candidates must be be enrolled in a design (or affiliated) course, the internship has to be in connection with an educational program for which the candidate will receive credit. E-mail greg.concha@spafinder.com. (OK to mention Ed) ...that Gen Art Pulse (www.genartpulse.com), a biweekly newsletter filled with info about the best of what’s next in fashion, film, music, the visual arts, and more, is looking for New York-based college juniors or seniors to write features for our Web site. The position is unpaid, but you will have access to Gen Art fashion shows, film screenings, gallery openings, and live music shows featuring hot emerging talent, and the chance to get a boatload of published clips. Must be willing to devote at least one full day or 8 hours per week to the job. If interested, please check out our site first and then send your resume with a short cover letter in the Pulse-tone to Caroline Stanley, Editorial Director, at cstanley@genart.org. (OK to mention Ed) ...that Maxim Magazine is looking for interns for the spring semester. You will be working directly with the photo department and helping with administrative tasks, managing incoming/outgoing art, and shoot production. The internship is for credit only. Cover letters and resumes can be emailed to Antonella D'Agostino at: maximcast@gmail.com with subject line reading: Photo Internship. (OK to mention Ed) ...that Family Circle magazine is looking for an intern in the home department to start in January. We are looking for a minimum of 2/3 days a week and the internship MUST be for academic credit. We're looking for a creative and organized person who has a passion for home decor. Some of the intern’s daily responsibilities will include market work, research, maintaining/organizing the home closet, some writing and some administrative work. There will be opportunities to attend photo shoots. Please send cover letters and resumes to lindsey.st.clair@meredith.com. (OK to mention Ed) ...that Nick Jr. Magazine is seeking Spring interns. PREFERRED MAJORS: Undergraduate juniors and above majoring in Journalism, English, Communications, and/or have a demonstrated interest in publishing via extracurricular activities. Kid/childhood-development experience a plus! The editorial department is responsible for the magazine’s vision and content in terms of ideas and articles. We generate the magazine’s themes and content by keeping with studies, books and experts for breaking parenting trends, We then work with artists, designers, photographers, stylists, etc. to translate these ideas visually and issue assignments to the editorial staff, freelance writers, and contributors for story completion. Log onto www.mtvncareers.com to make sure that you are eligible for the internship program. Please send your cover letter and resume to internships@mtvn.com. (OK to mention Ed) ...that Field and Stream is looking for a full-time, unpaid photography department intern for the Spring semester. College credit is required. The photo intern will be responsible for film and gear returns, calling in products for photo shoots, and photo research. There will also be opportunities to go on photo shoots. We are looking for someone organized, and hardworking, who is excited to learn how a photo department is run at a national magazine. The position is open immediately. Please contact the associate photo editor, caitlin.peters@bonniercorp.com
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