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1. Women's Wear Daily
Memo Pad
August 3 and 4
http://www.wwd.com/related/article/100408

SHAPE SHIPS OUT: Having given the order to transplant Shape magazine's art and production departments from Woodland Hills, Calif., to New York, American Media boss David Pecker apparently decided to make a clean sweep of it. Anne Russell, the fitness magazine's editor in chief, is out, and her remaining editorial staffers are expecting to be told any moment now that they'll be asked to choose between relocating and finding new jobs. An AMI spokesman declined to comment on that, but confirmed Shape is looking to hire a new editor in chief and executive editor in New York (the latter job has been vacant for the past year). Earlier this week, it hired a New York-based creative director, Dimity Jones.

Officially, AMI is saying only that Russell, who has been editor in chief since 2001, is leaving the company, but a Weider Publishing source said she was first asked to resign, then fired when she refused. "This was a horrible slap in the face," said the source.

LEAVING TO COME OUT: A big book deal for a star magazine editor one expects, but for a lowly sales assistant on the business side? Not so much. Nevertheless, Lauren Blitzer, a sales assistant to several beauty reps at Teen Vogue, and her writing partner, Lauren Levin, just sold a coming-out guide for "feminine lesbians" to Simon & Spotlight Entertainment for an undisclosed sum ??” though it was at least generous enough for Blitzer to leave her day job. Her last day at Teen Vogue was Wednesday.

CHICKENS, TOAST AND PEANUT BUTTER: Here's a surefire way for a new editor in chief to send the message that the old formula is kaput: Scrap the letters page. Along with the table of contents, it's the one feature that's found in just about every monthly, from the Atlantic to XXL, but according to Jimmy Jellinek, who took over Stuff in May, reader mail is "so last century, so noninteractive. Let's face it: The only people who write letters to magazines are prisoners and Canadians."

In December, therefore, Stuff will replace its letters page with a new section, Stuff Live. It still will consist of reader-generated content, just not letters. "They can't just write in anymore to say 'Sofia Vergara is hot,'" explained Jellinek, who previously edited Complex. "Instead, they could make a portrait of her out of toast."

2. Folio
Fear and Launching in New York
By Dylan Stableford
8/1/05
http://www.foliomag.com/index.php?id=396&backPID=392&tt_news=1075

Flashbulbs flickered and a dull, dim pink light illuminated a cramped hotel bar in midtown Manhattan in May. I stood, sipping a tall vodka-tonic, waiting patiently for another, trying not to bump up against Al Sharpton, New York's defacto Godfather of Political Soul to my left, and shielding myself from the high tones coming from Tina Brown's entourage to my right. Her group, it seemed, didn't have to wait for their drinks. Sick of waiting, I took a detour upstairs, tiptoeing past the pool where the heads of Martha Stewart and George Bush lay floating like ironic lily-pads, escaping into an unoccupied bathroom. But the escape was short-lived. Through the bathroom mirror behind me stood Paris Hilton??”not the socialite but a cardboard cutout of her??”who seemed to be striking a stiff pose.

It was here, at a party celebrating the incessantly hyped launch??”well, relaunch??”of Radar, that I was reminded of something a former editor asked me: Once you're inside, is it really that cool?

But perhaps the larger question is, why did you think it would be?

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The publishers of Inc. and Fast Company have resigned as recent management changes at the two magazines have now become a high-profile exodus.

The departures of the top business-side executives at both magazines??”Lee Jones at Inc., and Matt Barba at Fast Company??”come on the heels of the departure of Fast Company's high-profile editor, John Byrne, and the naming of Inc. editor John Koten as CEO of both Inc. and Fast Company.

Jones resigned yesterday. The timing of Barba's resignation was unclear, as were the reasons for both. "Lee Jones and Matthew Barba were made an offer of employment from Mansueto Ventures, LLC and they chose not to accept it," Koten said in a statement when contacted by FOLIO:. No replacements have been named.

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Post writer Steve Cuozzo has set some sort of record, having nearly 1000 words in the otherwise concise-ish Living section. The topic meriting such space? A rebuttal to GQ's "4 Best Cities on Earth (To Eat In)" feature, in which New York is not included. In fact, GQ includes a NYC sidebar to express that our tomato sauce is "crappy" and our scene is "obnoxious." Stupid jerks.

Oh, wait ??” we don't really care what GQ thinks. But Cuozzo, well, he takes this shit seriously. He thinks GQ's article is "grotesque," "off-balance," and ends the piece by suggesting that the magazine "stick with [their] cafeteria pablum and Times Square crap and leave the rest of New York alone." And no, this is not an op-ed article.

We know relatively little about Cuozzo, but we're starting to imagine him as helmeted Frank Bruni.

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5. Gawker
The Greatest American Magazine Lauch: In Which 'Radar' Teaches Us About Magazine Distribution
By Gawker Staff
7/1/05
http://www.foliomag.com/index.php?id=396&backPID=392&tt_news=919

We received an interesting email late yesterday afternoon from the good folks at Radar. Seems they're not pleased with our reports that the magazine, contrary to Maer Roshan's claims, is actually not sold out.

While we've long abandoned any hope of accurate coverage from Gawker, the flawed assumptions behind your recent posts on Radar call for a response. As a virtual publication, you seem to be unfamiliar with the standard practices and terminology of the magazine industry, so here's a brief tutorial.

We get schooled by consumer marketing SVP Susan Blattman after the jump. But we also wonder if perhaps her education initiative should begin at home.

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. . . that The Atlantic Monthly (located in Washington, DC) seeks a full-time copyeditor with at least five years of experience (magazine or book publishing preferred). Candidates should have an exceptional grasp of grammar, accepted usage, punctuation, spelling, and verbal logic; should have highly refined proofreading skills; and should excel in organization and the ability to concentrate. A flexible approach to a wide variety of writing styles is also required. The ideal candidate will have an acute intellect, a wide range of knowledge, and experience adhering to lofty standards under tight deadlines. Hiring manager is Jocelyn Hansen. (Do NOT mention Ed)

. . . that The Atlantic Monthly (located in Washington, DC) is looking for a fact-checker. The Atlantic's fact-checkers verify every fact to be published in an article--everything from specific names, dates, and quotes to larger generalities to ensure that all the details and arguments upon which an article is constructed are supportable. The ideal candidate will possess: a love of research; rigorous attention to detail; persistence and resourcefulness in tracking down information/sources; the diplomacy and tact to deal with a variety of personalities; strong communication and interviewing skills; an ear for language; and the ability to work independently. Minimum 2-4 years checking or editorial research experience preferred. Hiring manager is Jocelyn Hansen. (Do NOT mention Ed)

. . . that Citizen Culture magazine needs writers in the New York City area to review restaurants and theatrical performances, as well as write feature stories. All interested parties should send 500-700 word writing sample to Damien@citizenculture.com. Citizen Culture Magazine was named one of the thirty most notable launches of 2004. Writers will be paid 10 cents per word. (Best not to mention Ed)

. . . that New Hope Media, mid-town Manhattan publisher of Adoptive Families and ADDitude magazines, has an immediate opening for a paid editorial assistant. They're looking for a recent college grad with a degree in English or journalism, and, preferably, some experience at a college newspaper or journal. The full-time position begins immediately, lasts a minimum of 6 weeks, and is likely to become permanent. The candidate will gain plenty of hands-on experience working with a small staff editing two bi-monthly parenting/lifestyle consumer magazines. For more information, see adoptivefamilies.com and additudemag.com. Send cover letters and resumes to Susan Caughman via e-mail: susan@newhopemedia.com. (OK to mention Ed)

. . . that *Surface Magazine, focusing on high fashion, international design, beauty and culture, is seeking writers of all levels of experience to contribute to the magazine. Please note: our readership consists of both consumers and the innovators/creators in the design industries, and is 50% male and 50% female. Must have knowledge and specialization of one of the following subjects: Men's and Women's fashion, design, interiors, architecture, Men's and Women's beauty, technology, cultural and social commentary as it relates to the former topics as well. Also looking to establish possible long-term contributing relationships with writers and foreign correspondents who are good idea generators, and have knowledge, interest or contacts in foreign countries for the respective subjects. Please send all resumes, with 2-3 potential ideas for stories/features, and area of interest to surfacewriters@yahoo.com. (OK to mention Ed)

. . . that Billboard Radio Monitor, Billboard's sister publication specializing in the radio industry, is looking for a new web editor. Check out BillboardRadioMonitor.com. Candidates must have interest or knowledge of radio and require web experience. Send cover letters and resumes to smckenzie@billboard.com (Scott Mckenzie is the ed-in-chief) and to Lisa Garris (HR) at lgarris@vnubuspubs.com. (Do NOT mention Ed)

. . . that The Daily, IMG's fashion week magazine, is looking for freelance copy editors. Proofreading, checking proofs through various stages, coordinate with managing editor and production staff to ensure efficient processing of all stages of the magazine's production. Must have desire to work in fast-paced, detail-oriented, daily environment. Must have working knowledge of InDesign. E-mail resumes ASAP directly to managing editor Marc at meinsele@imgworld.com. (Best not to mention Ed)

. . . that The Daily, IMG's fashion week magazine, is looking for freelance researchers. Minimum of 2 years fact-checking experience required. Must be a deadline-oriented, quick thinker with the ability to work in a fast-paced, daily environment. Ideal candidate would also have knowledge of the fashion world. E-mail resumes ASAP directly to managing editor Marc at meinsele@imgworld.com. (Best not to mention Ed)

. . . that OK! Magazine is looking for interns to help out in the photo department. Duties will consist of organizing library, invoices, photo research and shipping beauty products. Applicants must be getting school credit for the internship. If interested, please send cover letter and resumeto Kenneth.Wert@ok-magazine.com OK to mention Ed.

. . . that QuizFest magazine is looking for an editorial intern for the fall, two days a week beginning in mid-August. Interest in celebrities, music and pop/teen culture is a must. (Love of magazine quizzes is a plus.) Duties will include some administrative work, filing and story research and some writing. It's a small staff, so there will be plenty of hands-on experience. The internship is flexible, but it must be for college credit. QuizFest is located in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, just a short subway and bus ride away from Manhattan. Interested candidates should e-mail resumes to akasper@bauerpublishing.com. (OK to mention Ed)

. . . that Angeleno, a city lifestyle magazine in L.A., is now considering qualified candidates for its fall internship program (running between late August and late December). The glossy, 50,000-circulation monthly covers fashion, home design, dining, nightlife, Hollywood, and the arts. Duties will primarily include fact-checking, research, coordinating calendar section listings, generating story ideas, party coverage, and short front-of-book reporting assignments. Selected candidates will work on either the Tues/Thurs or Wed/Fri rotations, from 9:30am to 6:00pm. The office is on Wilshire, just west of La Brea. Please send a cover letter and resume in the body of an e-mail (no attachments!) to associate editor Gary Baum at gbaum@modernluxury.com. Deadline: Wed., August 10th. (Official Ed2010 posting)

. . . that Nylon magazine is looking for an editorial intern to work 2-3 days a week from September-December 2005. Candidate should come complete with superior writing and research skills, professionalism and extensive knowledge of popular culture (especially film, music and art). Responsibilities will include assisting editors with research, administrative tasks, transcribing interviews, contributing ideas and some writing. To apply, email a cover letter explaining why you'd be good for the job, along with a resume and two writing samples, to meghan@nylonmag.com. Please specify FALL INTERNSHIP in the subject line. This internship is unpaid. (OK to mention Ed)

. . . that Women's Health magazine has immediate opening for a freelance photo editor/researcher ideally to start Monday, August 8 through 3 weeks. Must have experience working with photo agencies. Fashion/Beauty and General Interest magazine experience a plus. Minimum of three years related experience. Please email cover letter and resume to andrea_dunham@rodale.com (OK to mention Ed)

. . . that Atlanta-based IMPRESSIONS magazine and its sister B2B publications, which include Embroidery/Monogram Business and two digital magazines, is looking for a senior editor with a proven editing background. We often deal with industry experts whose writing requires a major overhaul, so we're looking for someone who knows how to take the raw material and turn it into a compelling piece of writing, including the sidebars and graphics required to make it zing. Qualifications include a BA degree, five years of magazine or related experience, ability to multitask, and experience with MS Word, Excel and Quark. To apply, send a resume with salary requirement and three recent writing samples to rlebovitz@embmag.com. (OK to mention Ed.)

. . . that HOME magazine is looking for a senior editor. The individual will assign and edit features in various sections of the magazine. The position reports to the executive editor. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of editorial experience at a shelter or lifestyle publication, a proven ability to report, write, and edit interior-design features, and excellent organizational and interpersonal skills. Proficiency in Quark Copydesk/QPS; Microsoft Office, Outlook, and Mac are also required. Please e-mail resume with cover letter, including salary requirements, to jobs@hfmus.com. We will contact only those candidates whose experience matches our needs. No phone calls please. (OK to mention Ed)

. . . that Government Executive magazine is seeking a staff correspondent to cover federal technology operations. They're looking for a talented, energetic reporter and graceful writer who will write long-form and shorter articles for the magazine and Govexec.com about: how federal agencies employ information technology to perform their missions; the federal technology market; uses and misuses of systems and devices; the companies offering IT services and products to government; IT security; the use technology to promote business transformation, and ease administrative functions, such as financial and human resource management; the difficulties of large IT systems implementations. They seek a journalist who can train a business writer's eye on technology challenges confronting government executives. A minimum of five years of experience in journalism is required. Knowledge of federal technology use and purchasing considered a plus. Interested candidates should send their resumes, along with writing samples to: Chawndese Hylton, chylton@govexec.com (Do NOT mention Ed)

. . . that Forbes is looking for a highly-skilled, experienced reporter to cover a general assignment beat. The ideal candidate is curious, passionate about covering all aspects of business and filled with ideas on what they want to write about. Three to five years of experience and exceptional clips that showcase the reporter's breadth of interests and inventive thinking and storytelling are required. Send your resume, cover letter and salary requirements to careers@forbesinc.com, and indicate the position you are applying to in the subject line. You can also fax your resume to 212-206-5105 or send it by mail to the attention of Human Resources, 60 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10011. (Do NOT mention Ed)

. . . that Forbes.com is seeking a seasoned technology reporter to cover Silicon Valley and beyond. This position will be based in the Burlingame, Calif. office. The ideal candidate has flawless news judgment, a Rolodex stacked with sources and the ability to weed through tech jargon and hyperbole. Ideal candidate will have demonstrable skill in producing stories with unique perspective, and will be expected to write a number of breaking news stories each week, along with occasional features. Send your resume, cover letter and salary requirements to careers@forbesinc.com and indicate the position you are applying to in the subject line. You can also fax your resume to 212-206-5105 or send it by mail to the attention of Human Resources, 60 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10011. (Do NOT mention Ed)

. . . that Forbes.com is looking for an editor with powerful intelligence, wide-ranging curiosity and proven experience in opinion journalism to oversee their newly-launched Opinions section. They're looking for someone with broad knowledge of international affairs, economics, investing and business, as well as online journalism, who can help us get the best out of both columnists and contributors to create a must-read destination site. The Opinions editor should have a strong writing voice of their own as they will be expected to contribute to the section on a near-daily basis. Send your resume, cover letter and salary requirements to careers@forbesinc.com, and indicate the position you are applying to in the subject line. You can also fax your resume to 212-206-5105 or send it by mail to the attention of Human Resources, 60 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10011. (Do NOT mention Ed)

. . . that Forbes.com seeks a staff editor who will build its community section into the No. 1 place for C-level executives, entrepreneurs and savvy investors to communicate. In addition, the Staff Editor will manage the CEO Network and CIO Network, which includes ensuring that the pages are up-to-date, writing articles, commissioning op-ed pieces, conducting video interviews with executives and arranging online and offline editorial events. We are looking for someone who is innovative, has an entrepreneurial spirit and enjoys working on several projects at once. The successful candidate is likely to have at least 1-3 years relevant experience and a demonstrable passion for online business journalism. Simply put, the mission is to get readers talking to each other, the ideal candidate will be excited to take on this challenge and brimming with ideas on how to achieve this. Send your resume, cover letter and salary requirements to careers@forbesinc.com, and indicate the position you are applying to in the subject line. You can also fax your resume to 212-206-5105 or send it by mail to the attention of Human Resources, 60 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10011. (Do NOT mention Ed)

. . . that CosmoGIRL! is looking for interns for the fall semester to work in the features, entertainment, and web departments. Applicants MUST BE ABLE TO RECEIVE ACADEMIC CREDIT. Ideally looking for interns who can work 3 full days a week or more. Interns will have opportunity to work closely with editors on everything from online research, to interviewing experts for articles, to transcribing interviews, to generating content/poll questions for website. Looking for motivated positive applicants who can handle multiple projects. If interested, send your resume directly to Lori Segal at lsegal@hearst.com and put "Ed2010 Fall Internship" in your subject line.

. . . that Women's Health magazine seeks a spectacularly motivated, creative, intern to work with both the art and photo departments trafficking art, making returns, calling in books, organizing photographer online link library, casting models. . . oh so much more, it's rad. Please submit a cover letter to shawna.kalish@rodale.com, detailing whatever experience you DO have, (ideal candidates are senior year or one year out college students) your interests and school affiliation. This position is unpaid. Will offer supervision reports and college credit if required.

. . . that there is an internship opening at Shop Etc. starting immediately in the Photo/Art Dept. Responsibilities include image trafficking, photo research, calling in/returning portfolios, art returns, and some filing. Sometimes we will send the intern on shoots when needed. Must receive college credit. Please email resumes to murph0910@hotmail.com. (OK to mention Ed)

. . . that Organic Style is looking for at least two fall editorial interns. This is a great opportunity to work with a small, friendly staff and learn skills that will prepare you for your first editorial assistant job. You MUST be available at least 2 full days per week, and be eligible to receive college credit (these internships are UNPAID). Interns will be assigned to assist our Features, Health, Home, and Beauty/Fashion departments. Responsibilities include: calling in products for photo shoots, story research, brainstorming ideas for short items, and general administrative work such as photocopying, mailing, and filing. You may get to go on photo shoots and sit in on ideas meetings. Writing short news items or sidebars is a possibility, but not guaranteed. We're looking for motivated self-starters with a positive attitude, who have read the magazine and are interested in journalism. Preference will be given to candidates with previous internship experience, and those who can commit to five days per week. Please send a resume, cover letter, and any writing clips to: Virginia Sole-Smith, Associate Health Editor, Organic Style Magazine, 733 Third Avenue, 3rd Floor, New York, NY 10017; virginia.solesmith@rodale.com. In your cover letter, please indicate: the days you are available, where/how you'll receive school credit, why you are interested in Organic Style, and which departments you would like to work for. (OK to mention Ed)

. . . that Art + Auction, a monthly magazine covering news of the art world (located in NYC), is still looking for an editorial intern for the fall/winter. Interns work closely with writers and editors through all stages of producing the magazine. Learn how to assist in putting together a magazine, from editorial planning sessions to final layout, generate ideas for news stories and features, fact-check news articles and research upcoming gallery and museum shows. Art + Auction's internship program offers students unrivaled exposure to the inner workings of the art market. All interns receive a stipend of $10 per day worked and are expected to contribute approximately 15 hours per week. Applicants should mail, email or fax a cover letter, r?©sum?© and any writing samples to: Danielle O'Steen at Art + Auction, 11 East 36th Street, 9th Floor, New York, NY 10016, Fax: 212.532.7321, dosteen@artandauction.com. (OK to mention Ed)

. . . that SELF magazine is interviewing for fall fashion interns. This is a great opportunity for those interested in fashion editing to gain experience at a national woman's lifestyle magazine. This internship is for school credit only and you must be available at least 2-3 days a week. Only enthusiastic, responsible and trustworthy applicants will be considered. Please e-mail all resumes to Joyann King at Joyann_King@condenast.com, NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE (OK to mention Ed)

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