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EdVents
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Hey LA Edsters! Don??™t forget about our next happy hour at 8 pm Wednesday at Vermont, (the bar, not the city), 1714 North Vermont Ave at Prospect Ave.

The Atlanta arm of the Ed bunch is meeting at on Wednesday, Sept. 28 at 6:30 p.m. at Blue Grotto Tapas Bistro off Roswell Rd. to join hands and sing our Kumbayas together. (Or just nibble on yummy tapas and vent about our bosses.) Once again, that??™s: Blue Grotto Tapas Bistro, 220 Sandy Springs Circle, Ste. 205, Atlanta, GA 30328 (off Roswell Rd. in the Springs Landing shopping plaza), (678) 705-6688, http://www.bluegrottotapas.com

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News
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1. NY Post
Homes, $weet, Homes
9/26/05
http://www.nypost.com/business/28537.htm

Now that the long summer has ended, New Yorkers begin their nesting seasons, getting their homes ready for holiday soirees that will last well into spring.

Trend alert!!!! Elle D?©cor tells us that damask is back in and gives us a Top 10 list of nesting tables, ranging from a $475 Lucite set to a $3,800 offering painted black with gold leaf. Go deeper into the mag and you'll get a inside look at the Hamptons hideaway of Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick; a comfy place without celebrity pretension.

OK, we don't understand high-concept Dwell but that doesn't stop it from being a fun read. The super-high-end modern design mag is eye candy, pure and simple (well, maybe not so simple). Its product pages are fun: one highlight this month is a clear bathroom sink that doubles as a fish tank. The book's feature on design for outdoors is inaccessible, but hey, who wouldn't want an orange, undulating ribbon wall in the garden?

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2. Women??™s Wear Daily
Memo Pad
9/26/05
http://www.wwd.com/issue/article/101534

MOVING MEN: Men??™s Vogue has officially been on sale for less than three weeks, but talk is already turning to the magazine??™s future. Sources within Cond?© Nast say the company has begun to consider candidates for a full-time publisher, who would report either to president and chief executive officer Chuck Townsend, or to Vogue publisher Tom Florio, who is listed as group publisher on the debut issue??™s masthead. Topping Florio??™s wish list, according to several insiders, is Gourmet publisher Giulio Capua, who was also talked about as a potential replacement for Cargo publisher Alan Katz, now at Vanity Fair. (The Cargo job ended up going to former Dennis Publishing executive Lance Ford.)

Reached Friday, Florio confirmed he was talking to candidates, but said Capua was not at present among them. "I adore Giulio. He's a superstar," he said. "He'd be the best person for it, probably. But he's doing a great job where he is."

"I've heard the rumors, but I certainly haven't talked to anyone about it," confirmed Capua.

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3. Mediaweek
New Mags Launching Via Newspapers
By Stephanie D. Smith
9/26/05
http://www.mediaweek.com/mw/news/print/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1001180367

Publishers are increasingly taking a page from the likes of Gannett??™s USA Weekend, opting to enter the marketplace via newspapers instead of traditional, costly stand-alone titles. Last year, for instance, Time Inc. revived Life as a supplement that runs in some 50 papers. And in February 2006, Publishers Group of America will unveil the foodie monthly Relish in several hundred small, independently owned newspapers.

Joining the fray next year will be Garcia Miller, a consortium of publishing veterans comprised of Tampa, Fla.-based newspaper consultant Mario Garcia, and former Esquire art director John Miller, along with a California-based private investor. The group will roll out a series of magazines timed to major sporting events. It has also signed on A-list sports vets--Joe Montana, Richard Petty, Dick Vitale and Cal Ripken Jr.--who will lend their names to the magazine, act as editorial directors and even contribute columns. Each 45-page, 3 million-circ glossy will be available two weeks prior to major sporting events in 12 papers, including the Los Angeles Times and the Chicago Tribune.

The content of these series of guides will include personal essays and irreverent features from the sports stars, rather than pages of stats and figures.

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4. The Washingtonian
Post Is Now New Yorker Farm Team
by Harry Jaffe
9/23/05
http://www.washingtonian.com/inwashington/buzz/2005/0923.html

When Steve Coll moves his stuff from the Washington Post to the New Yorker, the former managing editor won??™t have to go far: The Manhattan-based magazine is opening its first Washington bureau four blocks from the Post newsroom in early October.

???Washington is the capital of the most powerful country in the world at an imperial moment,??? says New Yorker editor David Remnick. ???I don??™t feel squeamish??? about building a bureau.

Remnick and the New Yorker have been building a pathway between the Post and the magazine, too. As Steve Coll considered his prospective colleagues at the magazine, he says, ???It started to feel like a pretty familiar place.???

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5. Newsday
Moving on from the news business
by Patricia Kitchen
9/25/05
http://www.newsday.com/news/columnists/ny-bzkitchen4440806sep25,0,2633129.column?coll=ny-business-columnists

At The New York Times, 45 newsroom job cuts. At The Boston Globe, 35. Here at Newsday, yet another 45. And those are ones announced in just the past few weeks.

Yes, those in mainstream media are facing the same industry shifts and painful employment crunches that others have faced. Add them to the publishing industry overall that's been headed downward in New York City and on Long Island during most of the past five years. That includes newspapers, magazines, books - even catalogues, atlases, shoppers. In August 2000, there were 61,500 such jobs in the city and 9,700 on Long Island. As of last month, make that 53,300 and 8,400 respectively, according to the New York Labor Department.

While it's hard for most any midcareer professional who has to transition into a new field, journalists called on to do so face a couple of especially tricky issues.

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Whisper Jobs
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Ed hears??¦

... that Scripps Networks has an immediate opening for a Country Music Editor in their Knoxville, Tennessee office. Creates online original content and supervises freelance staffs to develop original material for websites and newsletters. Manages daily operations for creation of original content for vertical topics such as Kitchens, Gardening or crafts and is assigned 70% of the time to one topic; may spend up to 30% of the time on other topics. Writes and edits original content for one or more vertical categories. Liaises with Network websites, brand, broadband, TV Content, production, marketing/analytics, and other centralized staffs as necessary to develop content and strategy. Researches and pursues competitive analysis in topic. Assigns content and design development as necessary. Supervises full-time, temp and freelance staffs as necessary. Skills: Advanced oral and written communication skills.; Ability to create web content from existing materials as well as create original content.; Knowledge of HTML; Ability to use web content management tools; Knowledge of multimedia television development. Bachelor??™s degree or equivalent experience and 3 years experience as a web producer, editor, online publication or equivalent in topic specified required. Collaboration with TV networks a plus. Please email your resume with a cover letter to: recruiter@scrippsnetworks.com and reference job # 4742-AS or by mail to: Scripps Networks, ATTN: HR Dept, L. Kok--Job # 4742-AS, 9721 Sherrill Blvd, Knoxville, TN 37932. (Do NOT mention Ed)

... that Games Radar, a new website devoted to game news and reviews, seeks an Associate Editor to write and develop content in Brisbane, CA. Responsibilities will include: Writing multiple game reviews and news stories each month; Developing and maintaining strong industry contacts ; Managing and editing departments and feature stories as assigned. The ideal candidate will be deeply interested in games and should be prepared to demonstrate a passion for the gaming industry in an interview. In other words: You must be a serious geek, but a geek with writing chops. You must have an extreme attention to detail, rabid organizational passion, and the ability to meet deadlines every time. You must also be a good communicator and be able to maintain excellent relationships with website staff and industry contacts. Please submit your resume, writing samples and salary requirements to jobs@futurenetworkusa.com. (Do NOT mention Ed)

... that a ???Leading Gaming Website??? in Brisbane, CA seeks an dynamic and creative Online Executive Editor to create, develop, manage and maintain the production of editorial content. Responsibilities will include: Generate content ideas for the website ; Help ensure the site stays on and delivers on its editorial strategy ; Commission writers to produce content for the site; Write copy and deliver it on time; Represent the magazine within the videogame industry ; Make yourself available to other media for interviews, appearances, etc. to help build the image of the site as a respected authority; Secure exclusives for the site wherever possible. The ideal candidate will be enormously interested and have deep connections in the gaming industry. You must have an extreme attention to detail, rabid organizational passion, and the ability to meet deadlines every time. You must also be a good communicator and be able to maintain excellent relationships with website staff and industry contacts. Qualified candidates should submit their resume, salary requirements and the following items: Write a 300 word review/preview of a recent playstation 2 game written for the online publishing market ; Explain what makes a good games website in under 200 words; Explain what makes a good games writing in under 200 words; Define their writing style in under 100 words. All submissions should be to jobs@futurenetworkusa.com. (Do NOT mention Ed)

... that a ???Leading Gaming Website??? in Brisbane, CA seeks a dynamic and creative Section Editor to create, develop, manage and maintain the production of editorial content. This will be a very high profile role on a project that will reach a huge global audience of gamers and offers the opportunity to be on board of a massive launch. Responsibilities will include: Generate content ideas for the website ; Effectively utilize numerous sources to obtain stories first; Write news and preview articles and features; Write copy and deliver it on time; Be a strong point of contact and represent the website to the games industry; Maintain and develop the individuality of the site??™s content. The ideal candidate will be enormously interested and have deep connections in the gaming industry. You must have an extreme attention to detail, rabid organizational passion, and the ability to meet deadlines every time. You must also be a good communicator and be able to maintain excellent relationships with website staff and industry contacts. This position represents an excellent step for a candidate with tireless ambition and a desire to create accurate and entertaining web pages. Qualified candidates should submit their resume, salary requirements and the following items: Write a 300 word review/preview of a recent playstation 2 game written for the online publishing market ; Explain what makes a good games website in under 200 words; Explain what makes a good games writing in under 200 words; Define their writing style in under 100 words. All submissions should be to jobs@futurenetworkusa.com. (Do NOT mention Ed)

... that Glamour magazine may have an opening for a staff copy editor. (Don??™t mention Ed)

Ed hears, regarding internships...

... that Scrapbook Answers, a new scrapbooking and papercraft magazine in Brisbane, CA focusing on how-to content, is seeking a scrapbook design and editorial intern. This is a great opportunity for a talented and avid scrapbooker who would like to learn first-hand about magazine publishing. The intern will join a small team of lively and enthusiastic editors and art directors. Some of the intern's responsibilities include: Contributing to scrapbooking/craft projects, including designing pages and project samples for possible publication in the magazine; Assisting editors in research, information gathering, and design for feature stories and departments ; Assisting disc producer in gathering and tracking disc data, editing and resizing images, and other related tasks; Updating content on scrapbookanswers.com (does not require Web programming experience) ; Miscellaneous administrative tasks. Please note this position is unpaid. (However, if the intern is assigned to do any major writing or scrapbook design projects, he/she will be paid for that work on a freelance basis.) Scrapbook Answers, published by Future USA, is based in Brisbane. Hours are flexible, but plan to be in the office at least 2 days a week and work between 15 and 20 hours a week. Length of the internship will be determined based on a candidate's availability. Please send your cover letter, resume, and digital images of two sample scrapbook layouts (or other papercraft projects) to: barbara@scrapbookanswers.com. (Do NOT mention Ed)

... that CURVE, the nation??™s best-selling lesbian magazine, is looking for a few good interns! If you??™re interested in learning the basics of magazine publishing, are well-organized and can work well with others, this may be the job for you. These are unpaid positions only, with no stipend for housing assistance. Interns will work in our Potrero Hill office in San Francisco. The following internship positions are available:
1. A general editorial intern: The dates and times for this position are flexible, though it must be 20 hours per week between the 8 to 6 time frame.
2. An advanced editorial intern: Strong proofreading and copyediting skills are required (knowledge of AP, Chicago or MLA style preferred), with at least six months of experience in publishing or a related field. The dates and times for this position are flexible, though it must be 20 hours per week between the 8 to 6 time frame.
3. Art Intern: This intern will be in charge of artwork acquisitions and serves as a liaison between the photo editor and the other editors. The dates and times for this position are flexible, though it must be 20 hours a week between the 8 to 6 time frame.
To apply, send your resume and two writing samples to malinda@curvemag.com . (OK to mention Ed)

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