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6) Jossip
Jann Wenner's Desk Inspections: Get your stapler in line, people
7/28/05
http://www.jossip.com/gossip/jann-wenner/jann-wenners-desk-inspections-get-your-stapler-in-line-people-20050728.php

It's that time of year again! Nope, not when Cathy Black thinks about starting a new weekly, but when Jann Wenner makes his annual desk inspections for all Wenner Media staffers.

Our Sixth Avenue correspondent writes in to explain the hell Rolling Stone and Us Weekly staffers are about to endure.

Here's how the process works: First, two weeks before the inspection, members of the office management team come through and make a note of desks and offices that probably won't pass inspection. Then, a few days later, another specially-appointed staff member comes through with detailed pointers on how those desks likely to fail inspection need to improve (e.g. "some of the items on your cork board are hanging below the divider line, some of the papers attached to your cube are overlapping, you have too many photos on your desk," etc.)

7) Gawker
The Greatest American Magazine Launch: Spot That ???Radar??™!
7/28/05
http://www.gawker.com/news/radar/index.php#the-greatest-american-magazine-launch-spot-that-radar-114868

Radar has sold out its ???first??? issue in New York, Los Angeles, and Tampa, Maer Roshan told WWD. We were skeptical, and so were you, our vigilant readers. So we took a look at our corner newsstand yesterday, where, sure enough, we found Radars for sale. We asked you: Was our discovery an anomaly, or is Maer??™s mag actually not sold out throughout the city?

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8) Women??™s Wear Daily
Memo Pad
By Sara James
7/28/05
http://www.wwd.com/related/article/100301

ALL IN VANITY: It seems hard to believe, but Vanity Fair just may have shuffled its cover subjects once again, after making an unsuccessful play for Madonna and bumping Scarlett Johanssen for Martha Stewart for August.

In recent weeks, several reports, including one in WWD, have had Paris Hilton decorating Vanity Fair's September issue. (Beyonc?© Knowles, who had been shot for the issue, was moved to a possible spring date, along with her movie, "The Pink Panther.") Hilton was evidently booked, shot and profiled for September, but now it seems her cover may have to wait. Said to be replacing her is Jennifer Aniston, who was slated for the magazine's October issue to promote her movie, "Derailed," scheduled for release in October. A Vanity Fair spokeswoman declined to comment, but the story circulating is that too many details from the Aniston profile had already leaked out in the press, so editors decided to fast-track the piece and save Hilton for later in the fall.

Back in June, Page Six reported that Aniston, in her interview with Vanity Fair's Leslie Bennetts, had confirmed that Brad Pitt had an extramarital affair with Angelina Jolie. Hilton is a slightly more evergreen cover subject for VF, since the third season of her reality show, "The Simple Life," will be on Fox this fall, and her movie, "Pledge This," isn't due out until November.

Hemispheres, the United Airlines custom magazine which for six years has sponsored a William Faulkner parody-writing essay competition??”the so-called Faux Faulkner contest??”has been accused by its organizers of censoring this year??™s contest by not putting the winning essay, ???The Administration and the Fury,??? in the magazine.

Larry Wells, who organizes the contest with his wife and Faulkner??™s niece, Dean Faulkner Wells, says that only explicit, profane or sexual content were off limits and that parody, even political, should be fair game. ???We came up with a winner that was apparently too controversial,??? says Wells. ???It??™s just a spoof, a part of American political culture.??? Wells says it??™s the first time in the contest's 16-year history that the winner has not been printed in the sponsoring magazine. Hemispheres has since decided to drop its sponsorship, and Wells says he is in talks with the New Yorker to sponsor the contest.

In Sam Apple??™s parody of The Sound and the Fury, George W. Bush assumes the role of Benjy, the idiot man-child in Faulkner??™s 1929 novel, with other Bush Administration officials??”???Rummy,??? ???Dick??? and ???Condi?????”spoofed as various Faulkner characters. Hemispheres, which has printed the winning essays from Faux Faulkner and its adjoining Imitation Hemingway competitions in the past, did not print Apple??™s parody in the magazine, opting to put it up on the magazine??™s web site.

For the first time since she became embroiled in an insider trading probe, Martha Stewart's media empire is starting to win back advertisers.

To do it, the Domestic Diva's company is packaging ads in its flagship magazine with spots on two television shows starring Martha herself..

In its earnings report yesterday, Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia said magazine advertising sales rose for the first time in three years.

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11) DeMoines Register
Meredith Earnings: Best in 103-Year History
By Patt Johnson
7/28/05

http://desmoinesregister.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20050728/BUSINESS04/507280363/1033

Des Moines-based Meredith Corp. finished its fiscal year with record earnings of $129 million, or $2.50 a share.

"Fiscal 2005 was an outstanding year for Meredith," said Chief Executive Bill Kerr. "We produced the best earnings in our 103-year history."

Revenues for the year increased 5 percent to $1.22 billion, the company reported Wednesday.

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... that For Me, a new lifestyle mag for women ages 25-35, seeks an enthusiastic individual to join its editorial department as a freelance edit assistant. This person must be creative, organized and great at multitasking, as he/she will be assisting two editors who cover many departments. The successful candidate must also have the ability to conceptualize stories, edit short items and features, and write in the fun, conversational tone of the magazine. Recent grads are welcome to apply, but must have at least one internship at a consumer magazine's editorial department and some experience handling typical mag administrative duties. The position will be part-time, three days a week only, and pays $12 an hour. Please apply directly to mfoye@hfmus.com. (OK to mention Ed)

... that Home magazine has an immediate opening in Manhattan for a part-time (20-hours per week) editorial assistant. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate to gain experience at a national consumer magazine. The position reports to the executive editor and provides administrative support to the features department. Duties include: creating and maintaining project, photo inventory, and scouting logs and files; compiling information sheets on feature homes and projects; handling contracts and releases; photo and story research for special projects; and general administrative duties. The ideal candidate must be focused, organized, and extremely detail-oriented with the proven ability to meet deadlines and juggle several projects at once. Administrative experience and excellent written and verbal communication skills are key. A journalism or liberal arts degree??”and a keen interest in home furnishings and design??”is preferred. To apply: Email resume and cover letter. Only candidates whose experience matches our needs will be contacted. Contact: Laura Lang; Email: LLang@HFMus.com; Address: 1633 Broadway, 41st floor, New York, NY 10019; NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. (Best not to mention Ed)

... that Pop Photo magazine is looking for a managing editor. The managing editor will lead team of writers, testers, and experts in producing a magazine that photo enthusiasts love to read and look at. The ideal candidate will be detailed oriented, style-compulsive, a deadline driven editorial professional who knows how to get a magazine out on time and how to turn techy copy into fun, readable articles. The candidate will be willing to take charge, get it right and get it done. The candidate will also work closely with the production/printer and the art department. College degree preferred with 5 years of editorial experience. Interest in photography helpful, but not mandatory. InCopy, InDesign, Photoshop and Quark required. Please e-mail resume with salary requirements to jobs@hfmus.com. We will contact those candidates whose experience matches our needs. (OK to mention Ed)

... that an art director/assistant art director is needed for SPEED and Road & Track Magazine. The position is in Orange County, California. Candidates must have a minimum of two years magazine publishing experience and be proficient on a Mac with InDesign and PhotoShop. Skills in Illustrator are also an asset. Great organization skills and ability to manage multiple projects is a must, as is knowledge of the automotive enthusiast market. Please e-mail resume with salary requirements to nlaporte@hfmus.com. We will contact those candidates whose experience matches our needs. (OK to mention Ed)

... that Teen People magazine is looking for new interns (paid or for credit) for the fall semester to work in the fashion closet keeping track of clothing and accessory samples. Will have the opportunity to sit in on fashion meetings, pitch ideas and assist at New York photo shoots. Must love fashion, be organized, enthusiastic, hardworking and eager to help! Email resume and when you would be able to start to: Joyce.Huang@teenpeople.com

... that Shape Magazine in Los Angeles, CA is looking for a fall photo intern to assist the photo department with filing, faxing, handling artwork and sending out issues. Qualified candidates need to be hardworking, reliable and organized with a cheerful disposition. This is a great opportunity to gain knowledge of how a magazine works. At least 2 years undergraduate work in a photography-related field. Must be currently enrolled in a program that gives college credit for internships. Candidates must be able to start in August with a minimum of 2 full days per week. Please e-mail resume with cover letter to: ccummins@shape.com (OK to mention Ed)

... that Seventeen is looking for responsible, enthusiastic interns to work in the Beauty dept, starting mid-August. This is an unpaid internship, and candidates MUST be able to receive academic credit. Duties include organizing the beauty closet, calling-in products from publicists and filing press releases. To apply, send your resume and cover letter to ckim@hearst.com with "INTERNSHIP" written in the subject line. (OK to mention Ed)

... that a new lifestyle magazine (launching in December) from Fairchild Publications seeks an energetic and highly organized editorial intern 2-5 days a week for the month of August. Duties include assisting with research and editorial projects. Opportunities include working closely with editors, writing, and contributing ideas during editorial meetings. Please email your cover letter and resume to Dani.Fisher@fairchildpub.com (OK to mention Ed)

... that a new lifestyle magazine (launching in December) from Fairchild Publications seeks a hard working and extremely organized fashion intern 2-5 days a week for the month of August. Duties include assisting the editors with calling in and returning samples and organizing the closet. Opportunities include attending weekly editorial meetings and photo shoots. Please email your cover letter and resume to Jennifer.Belli@fairchildpub.com. (OK to mention Ed)

... that the Cosmopolitan beauty department is looking for responsible, enthusiastic interns to work in the Beauty dept, starting now. This is an unpaid internship, and candidates MUST be able to receive academic credit. Duties include organizing the beauty closet, calling-in products from publicists and filing press releases. To apply, send your resume and cover letter to jgiusti@hearst.com with "INTERNSHIP" written in the subject line (OK to mention Ed).

... that American Media, Inc., publisher of over 20 titles including: Star, Celebrity Living, National Enquirer, Shape, Country Weekly, Men??™s Fitness, Natural Health, Fit Pregnancy, Flex and SLY magazine, is seeking fall interns in Editorial, PR, Advertising Sales and Photography. The internship must be either for college credit or for your own experience. It is a non-paid internship. If you are interested please email your resume to myresumenyc@amilink.com or fax 212-696-5589. Please state what magazine and area you are interested in interning at. (OK to mention Ed)

... that fall interns are needed for the photo department of Seventeen magazine. Our ideal candidate is enthusiastic and hard-working with good organizational and phone skills, a strong interest in photography a good knowledge of popular culture and celebrities. Responsibilities include photo research, assisting with photo shoots, assisting with real girl casting, filing and organizing film, calling in and tracking portfolios, and generating ideas for upcoming articles. Requirements: You must be a college student eligible to receive school credit. This is an unpaid internship. We are looking for someone who can commit to 3 days per week through the end of the summer. Please email resume to Lucy Fox at lfox@hearst.com with the subject "Internship" or fax at 917.934.6574. No phone calls please. (OK to mention Ed)

... that M Magazine is looking for editorial interns to begin in late August for the fall semester. Interest in celebrities, music and pop/teen culture is a must. Duties will include administrative work and research, and there will definitely be writing opportunities! The internship is very flexible, but it must be for credit. M is located in Englewood Cliffs, NJ, a short subway and bus ride away from Manhattan. Interested candidates should e-mail resumes to tsmithers@bauerpublishing.com. (OK to mention Ed)

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