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******* Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia continues to trim its sails, with another round of layoffs quietly taking place on Tuesday. People at the company said that among the casualties were Robb Riedel, managing editor working on book projects, and Wendy Mure, brand development director at Everyday Food. There was also talk of a half-dozen people being eliminated in the art and marketing departments, and possibly at Weddings, though it could not be confirmed at press time. "Nobody can get anything done," complained one MSLO employee. "Every day, it's, 'Is it a work day or a firing day?'" Meanwhile, MSLO chief executive officer Susan Lyne took her first day back from vacation, Monday, as an opportunity to respond to a report in the New York Post that she might not renew her contract. "Nothing could be further from my plans," she wrote in an e-mail to employees. "I love this company; more importantly, I believe in the company. We made a big investment in our future this past year — an investment that will start paying off in 2008 — and I want to be here to see that growth. I also know just how lucky I am to work with all of you. We have the best teams in New York at MSLO — bar none." MORE ONLINE
2. Guardian Unlimited
Richard Desmond's Northern & Shell, the owner of OK! magazine, is suing rival celebrity magazine Heat, claiming copyright infringement over an exclusive interview with Britney Spears' pregnant sister. Northern & Shell said Heat had quoted extensively from the OK! interview, in which 16-year-old Jamie Lynn Spears revealed she was going to have a baby. Heat, owned by Emap and in the process of being sold to German group H Bauer, did not credit OK! as the source of the quotes and even claimed its story was exclusive, according to Northern & Shell. MORE ONLINE
3. Folio
Magazines announcing digital initiatives—video, content sharing partnerships, integrated marketing, social networking and anything other buzzy product related to Web 2.0—increased by more than 33 percent in 2007, according to year-end data by the Magazine Publishers of America scheduled to be released later this morning. Overall, 207 initiatives were announced last year, according to the MPA. There were 155 announced in 2006. Among those the MPA identified: Bonnier’s social networking platform; first-time partnerships with online communities made by Forbes, Cond? Nast and Hearst; Consumer Reports’ Web crash-test videos; BusinessWeek’s widgets; Meredith Corp.’s broadband network; and Martha’s Circle, Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia’s blog network. MORE ONLINE
4. United Press International
As Hollywood's writers continued to fight for compensation for material used in new media, NBC.com announced its new slate of content for mid-season. "We are fortunate to have great mid-season programming that is a natural fit for a digital entertainment experience," Vivi Zigler of NBC Digital Entertainment said in a statement. "Users will find a wealth of new content, interactive features and exclusive video to entertain them during the cold winter days." For instance, "Lipstick Jungle's" Bonfire Magazine, in partnership with iVillage, will come to life online as a fully editorialized publication, while new sites for the "Knight Rider" movie, "American Gladiators," "Celebrity Apprentice," "quarterlife" and "Baby Borrowers" are to be established this month." MORE ONLINE
5. New York Post
OR the second time, Kent Brownridge has raided his old stomping grounds at Wenner Media for a new top editor. Joe Levy, a 10-year veteran of Rolling Stone and currently its executive editor, is the new editor-in-chief of music magazine Blender Craig Marks, who had been the carryover editor from Blender when Felix Dennis owned it, is out. His last day is Feb. 1. MORE ONLINE
6. Fashion Week Daily
Joseph Errico is leaving one downtown indie mag to join another. The current style and market director at Interview has accepted a position as fashion director at Nylon. He starts in two weeks and replaces Aya Kanai, who left the magazine at the start of the New Year to join Teen Vogue as senior fashion editor. In related news, Rajni Jacques has also accepted a position at Nylon. The former accessories and beauty editor at Vibe joins the magazine next week as its fashion features editor. And, as earlier reported, Faran Krentcil has left fashion blog Fashionista.com to join Nylon in the newly created position of digital director, where she will work on producing online editorial content. MORE ONLINE
************ Jobs ...that Miles Media, a company that publishes visitors guides and websites is on a hunt for travel and golf writers familiar with North Carolina for the state's tourism websites. Please submit resume and writing samples to Steven Keith at Steven.Keith@milesmedia.com. (OK to mention Ed) ...that The New Republic is looking for reporter-researchers for the 2008-2009 internship program. Job duties include reporting, researching, and fact-checking for TNR and TNR Online stories; formatting articles and blog posts for the Web; and performing occasional clerical tasks. Political journalism experience is preferred (but not imperative); fluency with LexisNexis and other search techniques, a willingness to put in long nights fact-checking, and a sense of humor are mandatory. The yearlong job will begin in late summer 2008 and will pay $280 per week (plus substantial overtime, adding up to $320-$350 per week on average) with health care. Please e-mail the following items to Britt Peterson at job@tnr.com: A cover letter, a one-page r?sum?, a 750-word critique of the politics section of a recent issue of the magazine, and two clips (if possible, one opinion and one news). No phone calls and no snail mail. The deadline is February 15, 2008. (OK to mention Ed) ...that MTV News is currently seeking a driven, creative news writer in its Santa Monica, California office. Responsibilities include pitching, reporting, and writing daily news reports for MTV News across its various platforms -- on-air, online, mobile devices, etc. Ideal candidate should have solid journalism skills and a fresh voice and must live, eat, and breathe pop culture. Strong writing is the core, but experience with multiple media formats is a plus. Candidates should be able to display their skills in a variety of clips amassed at other professional outlets. Send resume, clips, and your sharpest cover letter to MTVNewsJobs@mtvstaff.com. (OK to mention Ed) Unpaid Gigs ...that a growing company that publishes lifestyle magazines for men who make their living in business and finance seeks an editorial assistant for writing, editing, and fact-checking. Please note: This is a one-year internship program and is an **unpaid** full-time position. It is, however, an excellent chance for a talented, hardworking writer/editor to get his or her foot in the door of the magazine industry. Job duties include fact-checking, story-idea generation, writing, and editing. This is not an administrative assistant position; it is a full-scale immersion into magazine journalism, with plenty of clips guaranteed. Contact Csousa@doubledownmedia.com. (OK to mention Ed) Internships ...that SPIN is seeking a photo intern for the spring semester who is available Tuesdays and Thursdays. Interns are very involved with every aspect of the photo department, responsibilities include photo research, and managing the reviews section of the magazine. This is an excellent opportunity to gain first-hand experience. Candidates must be highly organized, reliable and motivated as well as have an interest in current music. Please send a resume and cover letter to: Jennifer at jedmondson@ spin.com. (OK to mention Ed) ...that OK! Magazine still needs to fill one editorial intern position for the winter semester! Among various (fun!) administrative and organizational duties, interns will be conducting research (LexisNexis proficiency required) for news and/or feature stories. Reporting opportunities abound! Applicants should have a way with words and be thoroughly pop-culture savvy. The internship is January through May (exact dates are flexible) and applicants must be able to commit at least two days a week. Internships at OK! are unpaid, but a travel/lunch stipend and lasting, fond memories are provided. School credit is required for undergrads, but graduate students are encouraged to apply. Please send a resume and cover letter to Derek.Ivie@ok-magazine.com, and include ?Internship? in the subject line. Please apply ASAP! (OK to mention Ed) ...that Cosmo is looking for spring beauty interns who can start immediately. Interns should work at least 25 hours a week and must receive school credit. Please send resumes to jrwhite@hearst.com. (OK to mention Ed) ...that Redbook magazine is looking for spring art interns to start immediately. The responsibilities are primarily updating layouts on the walls, photo research, other administrative duties relating to the art department, and some design. This internship is unpaid and you must be able to receive college credit. A desire for a design career is not required but heavily recommended. A positive attitude and knowledge of InDesign and Mac is required. Please include resume, cover letter and weekly availability and e-mail ssebastiano@hearst.com. (OK to mention Ed) ...that New Jersey Life magazine, a regional luxury lifestyle publication that prints seven times a year, is currently looking for an intern to assist the Web Editor. Responsibilities will include updating and posting content online in a timely manner, resizing/cropping images, and researching events within New Jersey. Must possess knowledge of HTML and have the ability to quickly learn our in-house content management system. Working knowledge of Photoshop and a good eye for cropping images is a plus. Must be deadline driven, detail oriented, and a team player. Internship is unpaid, but can be completed for school credit. Applicants should be available 2 partial days a week. Our offices are in Lambertville, NJ, a quaint town located on the Delaware River. Please send cover letter, resume, and links to kimberly@newjerseylife.com or Kimberly Baldwin, New Jersey Life Magazine, 55 Bridge Street, Lambertville, NJ 08530, or fax to 609.397.6347. (OK to mention Ed)
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