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******* Cutting Back BusinessWeek on Wednesday unveiled a reshuffling of its editorial team and layoffs of a dozen staffers on the business and editorial sides, cuts staffers had expected for months. The move is an effort to integrate Business Week's online operations more efficiently with the print effort. Editor in chief Stephen Adler explained in a memo to staffers that a handful of editors would be in charge of both print and online operations on certain beats, including tech, science and personal finance. And, according to sources close to the magazine, those at the assistant managing editor level and up also will be more directly involved throughout the editing process, from story development at all stages of writing to line editing. Two top editors that were promoted to oversee print and the Web include Ciro Scotti, who becomes managing editor of the magazine from assistant managing editor, and Martin Keohan, who was elevated to managing editor of the Web site from operations director.As for layoffs, a spokeswoman did not confirm names, but sources close to the magazine said most of the cuts were on the editorial side and affected many longtime staffers. Those said to be leaving include national correspondent Tony Bianco, online writer Steve Rosenbush, senior editor Jeffrey Laderman and associate editor Amy Dunkin. Picture director Larry Lippmann, who was with the magazine for more than 25 years, is taking a retirement package from the company. Four people were also let go on the business side. This year marks the third in a row that BusinessWeek has had layoffs, and in 2007, the magazine has felt pressure not only from new competitor Portfolio and a redesigned Fortune, but from a sharp slide in advertising. Through Dec. 10, pages were down 17.6 percent to 2,129, according to Media Industry Newsletter.
2. Folio
There were 389 new magazines launched in 2007. There were also 636 magazines launched in 2007. Exactly how many depends on who’s doing the counting. “We only count magazines that we have physical copies of,” says Ole Miss professor Samir “Mr. Magazine” Husni, who tracks launches monthly on his Web site. “That is, no announcement or wishful thinking that we are launching." Through November, there were 636 magazine launches by Husni’s count, including 221 published four times or more and 363 special issues that may or may not come out with a second. According to online database MediaFinder.com, there were 389 magazine launches, including regional titles. MORE ONLINE
3. Media Industry Newsletter
January 2008 issue (see page 4) brings a new logo and Life Well Shared tagline in the much publicized makeover of the magazine that has been an American institution since 1922. "Digital"-looking cover clearly is reflective of Reader's Digest Association ceo Mary Berner and RDA Inspiration Group president Eva Dillon (both since March 2007) seeking a younger audience in the 10-million-to-8-million rate-base reduction. Issue (current format is below left; new format, below right) is largely the creation of September 2001-through-November 2006 editor-in-chief Jackie Leo. That she was replaced on November 9 by More editor-in-chief Peggy Northrop was not a surprise, because Berner and Dillon wanted their own person, and everyone involved handled this with class (min, November 12 and 19, 2007). That continued with Leo's personal mailing of the January issue, where in her cover letter she writes of the new departmental features Characters (New York Times crossword maestro Will Shortz is profiled in January); Body, Fuel, Brain (health news); Guide ("The Perfect Body Myth"); and Extremes (number-crunching). Plus, Leo takes special pride in the Ryan Grim/Joseph Vetter-authored You've Been Had! How the Government Wastes Nearly $1 Trillion of Your Money [Taxes] Every Year. It is expected that Northrop, who started November 26, will quickly put her own imprint on RD's appearance. She told min (November 19) that she has Berner's blessing, and, while at More, she upgraded frequently. Recently hired RD (U.S.) vp/publisher Jeff Wellington (ex-Parenting/Babytalk) tells min that January's 58 ad pages are about +30% versus January 2007's 45. Further, the new RD logo will be on all international editions that use the name by March 2008. Several of the 51 use variations of Selections, like the en Espanol Selecciones (see story below).
************ Jobs ...that there may be an editorial assistant job opening soon at Marie Claire. Do NOT mention Ed! ...that Sipco Publications is looking for an assitant editor for its magazines and newspapers covering the interior design industry. This is an excellent place to gain writing, editing, and production experience. Candidates must be interested in and willing to travel. Please send resume and clips to rebecca@sipco.net. (OK to mention Ed) Internships ...that CosmoGIRL!?s deputy editor is looking for a spring intern to start in early January. Responsibilities will include researching stories, pitching ideas, gathering quotes for sidebars, assisting with the annual college guide, and blogging, video-taping events, and transcribing interviews, as well as some assistant duties. Must have a love of pop culture, be familiar with teen magazines, and be a self-starter. Also, intern must be able to get college credit for the internship and work 3 full days a week (at least 2 1/2). Internship will end sometime in May. Email resume and cover letter to mribeiro@hearst.com. Please put ?Deputy Intern? in subject line. (OK to mention Ed) ...that Quick & Simple, Hearst's new weekly lifestyle magazine based in Manhattan, is seeking enthusiastic, responsible, dedicated interns to join our photo department this spring. This is a great opportunity to work closely on photo shoot production and photo research and see the ins and outs of a fast paced weekly publication. All candidates must be eligible to receive school credit and should be able to work 2-3 days a week. Please send resume, cover letter and availability to: qnsphoto@gmail.com. (OK to mention Ed) ...that Coutorture Media, a Sugar Inc. company, is looking to hire fashion interns for spring term. We are looking for responsible, capable, enthusiastic, and smart (no dumb fashion bunnies please) interns for Coutorture.com. We are a small shop so you will be able to shoulder as much responsibility as you can demonstrate handling effectively. This is not a typical fashion closet position (though there will be plenty of time spent with racks of clothing) but rather for those interested in fashion writing and new media. You must: Have access to a computer, preferred laptop and MAC. Know basic HTML. Have outstanding organizing and editing skills. Have a basic understanding of blogging. Be able to thoroughly follow directions as well as take initiative. We would like someone to be available 15 to 20 hours a week. You MUST work in NYC or the surrounding area to be considered. Please send resume, cover letter, and 2 writing samples to julief[at]coutorture.com. Please visit Coutorture.com to get a feel for the work we do, our editorial voice, and our partners. (OK to mention Ed) ...that the editors of Media and OMMA magazines (MediaPostPublications.com), which target the marketing and advertising communities, are looking for a Winter intern (for credit if you'd like, but it's not necessary). Duties will include writing, research, copy editing, and interacting with all areas of magazine production. We're fun, hard-working and want to give you clips! Hours and days are flexible. Please send a cover letter and resume, and no more than three recent clips to, Gaetano Pollice, gaetano@mediapost.com. (OK to mention Ed) ...that Cookie magazine is looking for a very creative and organized photo intern. The position offers excellent experience and exposure to the magazine industry. We require hard-working, proactive individuals who have a specific interest in editorial photography. The right candidate will function as an integral part of the Cookie photo team. We are not looking for a photocopying slave. Candidates must be available to work at least 2 days per week, unpaid, but will receive school credit. Send resumes to linda_denahan@condenast.com or rebecca_etter@condenast.com. (OK to mention Ed)
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