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1. Mediaweek
Nat Geo to Convert Green Guide Into Quarterly Mag
By Lucia Moses
January 14, 2008
http://www.mediaweek.com/mw/news/recent_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1003696302

Seeking to cash in on growing consumer interest in green living, National Geographic is converting The Green Guide, its bimonthly newsletter, to a quarterly magazine.

Launching March 4, National Geographic Green Guide will offer tips for leading an eco-friendly lifestyle, home improvement advice, product news and coverage of environmental issues. The premiere issue takes a look at carbon dioxide in American homes, with advice to help people reduce their carbon footprint.

“Written for general consumers, not for enviromaniacs, National Geographic Green Guide is chock-full of simple, useful ideas, broken down into achievable steps that make ‘going green’ a gradual and affordable process rather than an all-or-nothing plunge,” said Seth Bauer, editorial director of the publication.

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2. WWD
Memo Pad
By Stephanie D. Smith, Irin Carmon, and Amy Wicks
January 15, 2008
http://www.wwd.com/memopad/article/121488

MORE CHANGES: David Carey and Tom Florio shook up the ranks again just a week after their big promotions at Cond? Nast, parent of WWD. At Vogue, Florio promoted Connie Anne Phillips to a new position of managing director. Phillips, who was Vogue's associate publisher, will oversee the day-to-day sales, marketing and creative services departments at the magazine and will also continue in her role as publisher of Vogue Living. She will report to Florio, who will have his hands full overseeing Vogue, Men's Vogue, Teen Vogue and Vogue Living in his new role as senior vice president and publishing director. Replacing Phillips as associate publisher will be Laura McEwen, who joined the magazine in September 2006 as advertising director for its beauty business. She was publisher of YM and publishing director of Reader's Digest prior to joining Vogue.

SIX DEGREES OF SEPARATION: More magazine's newly named editor, Lesley Jane Seymour, shares with her readers considerable life experience — in her case, editorship of YM, Redbook and Marie Claire. In a musical chairs sequence only slightly more twisted than your average media cluster, Seymour's predecessor, Peggy Northrop, who left to answer the siren call of private equity at Reader's Digest, was her executive editor at Redbook. When Northrop was editor of More, her own executive editor, Joanna Coles, left to abruptly replace Seymour at Marie Claire. "Peggy actually said to me when she was leaving, 'You should take this job, and I'll be so jealous because I love the readers.' I promised to take good care of them for her," said Seymour.

A NEW LAD: Dan Peres on Monday joined the ranks of fatherhood alongside Details' Power and Influence honorees Kevin Federline and Larry Birkhead — and just received a whole new source of subjects for editor's letters. The Details editor in chief's wife, Sarah Wynter, gave birth to a baby boy, Oscar Dallas Wynter Peres, at 9:23 a.m. The baby, their first child, weighed 6 lbs., 6 oz.

ON THE BEACH: Given the strength of the euro against the dollar, perhaps it's no surprise Baby Phat used the beaches of Malibu, Calif., to represent Saint-Tropez in its spring ad campaign. Photographer Camilla Akrans, who shot Missoni and Eres for fall, captured Kimora Lee Simmons in form-fitting denim and all-white outfits for the ads, which was inspired by the French resort. For the second season, ads for KLS Collection also were shot; however, Simmons decided to use a model instead of posing herself, to maintain the idea that Baby Phat and KLS Collection are two separate brands. Collectively for spring, the ad buy increased by about 20 percent. The images for Baby Phat will break in the March issues of Vanity Fair, Harper's Bazaar and Nylon, among others, while KLS Collection will make its debut in W, followed by Elle, Visionaire and Harper's Bazaar throughout the spring and summer season.

CORRECTION: An article in Thursday's Memo Pad should have read that Art & Antiques magazines is owned by CurtCo Media, not Brant Publications. Art & Antiques was acquired by CurtCo Media in 2006.

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Whisper Jobs
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Ed hears ...

Jobs

...that an award-winning beauty trade magazine, part of Creative Age Publications in Van Nuys, CA, seeks a detail-oriented, creative assistant editor/copy editor. Prefer journalism degree and at least two years' experience as an editor. Interest in beauty industry a plus. Please forward resume and salary history to executive editor syaggy@creativeage.com. (OK to mention Ed)

...that there's a lifestyle editor position open at Every Day with Rachael Ray. Our tipster says, "It's a great job—FOB, celeb, features, etc." Do NOT mention Ed!

...that Sunset, a Time Inc. magazine in Menlo Park, CA, is looking for a senior/associate editor. Assigns, edits, and writes Home section stories and features as directed by department editor. Scouts and pitches Home-related content. Assists department editor in building network of freelance writers in key areas of the West (LA, Northwest, Southwest). Strong writing and editing skills required; magazine editorial experience a huge plus. Some Home industry experience preferred. Please apply using the following link. http://jobs.brassring.com/1033/ASP/TG/cim_home.asp?partnerid=391&siteid=5161&Codes=NXXX,92622BR

...that a beauty editor position is available immediately (long term freelance, great money). If you are super organized, smart, can ideate brands in beauty, understand what women in their 20's (ok, and early 30's) want to buy and can write for brochures, collateral, online and catalog than this is the position. We need someone who can create a brand voice and have an editorial feel with a fun, smart, sophisticated fun edge. Please email asap with a resume to lmcdonald@ctimetropolitan.com. Minimum 3 years experience. (OK to mention Ed)

...that Simply Good Media is looking for a blogger who can successfully and consistently blog about do it yourself home decorating and fashion projects twice per week. 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 two sample DIY projects (one home, one fashion) to blogs@simplygoodmedia.com. The samples should include a list of materials and step by step instructions. This is a paid position. (OK to mention Ed)

...that a multi-titled magazine publisher seeks an assistant to support editor-in-chief in maintaining hectic schedule, correspondence, telephones etc. Candidate will act as a liaison to high profile individuals in fashion, art, business, and entertainment fields. 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 resume, cover letter, and salary requirements to magpublishers@yahoo.com specifying the position and the source of the ad. (OK to mention Ed)

Internships

...that CosmoGIRL.com is looking for a film/video student who is interested in doing a four-month internship for a minimum of 16 hours per week. You must be an eager, competent, fast-learner who has an interest in digital media and writing for a magazine web site. Responsibilities include sourcing and generating editorial digital video ideas, and assisting with writing, producing and editing digital video segments. The intern will report to the Senior Web Editor. A basic understanding of HTML is a plus, but not necessary. This Internship is UNPAID and is FOR COLLEGE CREDIT ONLY. Please send resumes to dhess@hearst.com with ?Video Internship? in the subject line. No phone calls please. (OK to mention Ed)

...that The Out Traveler magazine, a quarterly gay and lesbian luxury travel magazine, is seeking a photo intern in New York. This is a great place to work and an excellent opportunity for industrious folks who love travel photography, print magazines, and gay culture. The intern works closely with the Photo Editor, design team, and editorial staff, doing photo research, assisting with photo production, and contributing creative input. Being detail-oriented, imaginative, and comfortable communicating by phone/email is key. Knowledge of Photoshop and InDesign for Macs is also useful. Start/end dates and weekly hours are flexible. Contact nikko.marko@planetoutinc.com. (OK to mention Ed)

...that Salon.com is seeking an arts intern for its NYC office. Interns will work closely with editors on the production of the daily books, life, and entertainment sections. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, have strong research and writing skills, and have interest in some of the subject matter covered by the these sections (books, film, music, parenting, food, health, education, etc). Duties include research, liaising with publicists, reading unsolicited stories, and performing general administrative tasks. There are paid writing opportunties for qualified candidates. This unpaid internship is available to current students; the term of the position is 3 months. Please send resume, clips, and a cover letter to jpress(at) salon (dot) com, with "internship" in the subject line. (OK to mention Ed)

...that the editorial department at GoodHousekeeping.com magazine is seeking interns to assist in ALL THINGS FOOD: day-to-day research, reporting, and brainstorming. The candidate must have a love of food, an eye for detail and the ability to work under deadline. Prior web experience a plus. In exchange for hard work and effort, you will receive exceptional experience and an open door of opportunity. Good Housekeeping is willing to work with your schedule, but you must commit to a minimum of 16 hours per week. This is an unpaid internship. Please send resumes to kpomranz@hearst.com. (OK to mention Ed)

...that BlackBook Media's Web department is looking for motivated and responsible interns for the spring semester of 2008. BlackBook magazine and the BlackBook Guides have been independently published in New York since 1996. We have taken these properties to elevate our newly relaunched online experience at www.blackbookmag.com. The internship is broad in scope and covers production, design, and quality assurance among other responsibilities. Our interns get a very well-rounded experience both online and in print and get the chance to participate in all facets of BlackBookmag.com. While the internship is unpaid, we offer many opportunities for our interns to have a tangible impact on BlackBook and really take something away from their experience. BlackBook always looks to hire current/former interns for full-time positions. Skills and experience with html, css, javascript, Microsoft Excel are preferred but not necessary. dmurphy@blackbookmag.com. (OK to mention Ed)

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