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******* Primedia Inc. announced late Monday that it is exploring a breakup into two publicly traded separate companies. Primedia also announced that CEO Kelly Conlin has decided to leave the company, effective immediately. In a press release, Primedia said it wants to ???unlock value for shareholders??? by separating the businesses through a tax-free spinoff, where shares would be distributed on a pro rata basis to all shareholders. In the split, the company??™s guides unit would be separated from its enthusiast media and education units. ???PRIMEDIA has made significant progress over the last three years streamlining the business and reducing leverage,??? company chairman Dean Nelson said in the statement. ???We believe the separation of these segments into two distinct businesses is the next logical step in the clarification of our long-term business strategy and that this plan would lead to greater growth opportunities and ultimately enhanced shareholder value.???
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Leakers beware. A freelance researcher at Cond?© Nast lost his job yesterday apparently because he leaked internal information to Gawker.com, the dishy Web site that makes fun of just about everything that passes across its screen. Gawker broke the news itself. In a posting yesterday afternoon, it said that Andrew Krucoff, a blogger and freelance research analyst at Cond?© Nast, "was just moments ago fired" for leaking an innocuous internal memo about the magazine company's server being down. MORE ONLINE
3. Women??™s Wear Daily MANHUNT: Bob Wallace isn??™t the only person who apparently finds Wenner Media a tough place to work. The search is on for a new editor in chief of Men??™s Journal, and, so far, there seems to be little interest in the job. The headhunting firm Howard Sloan Koller has contacted a number of high-level editors about the position, including Runner??™s World editor in chief David Willey, Popular Science editor in chief Mark Jannot, Absolute editor in chief Andrew Essex, Life managing editor Bill Shapiro, Men??™s Health executive editor Peter Moore and Bill Stump, Rodale??™s vice president of editorial development for Rodale. None of those editors, however, is believed to be actively pursuing the position. One source who took himself out of contention explained his decision this way: ???Two words: Jann Wenner. Everyone knows it??™s not really a job where you??™re in charge.??? Another editor, who has not been approached about the Men??™s Journal position but has been a candidate for similar posts, added, ???It??™s like going to work for George Steinbrenner.??? Indeed, whoever ends up taking the job will become Men??™s Journal??™s fifth new editor in six years, following Mark Bryant (now developing a sports magazine for The New York Times), Sid Evans (now editor in chief of Field & Stream), Wallace and Michael Caruso, who left earlier this month as time ran out on his contract. Caruso??™s experience, in particular, highlights why prospective candidates have been so leery: Despite the magazine??™s strong advertising and newsstand gains under his stewardship, Wenner still chose to let him go rather than reward him with a better contract. ???Any smart person??™s not going to take a one-year job,??? said another men??™s magazine editor who has not been approached. MORE ONLINE
4. Washington Post Don Diva is a magazine that comes with a warning label -- "Parental Advisory: Gangsta Content." The warning is partly a come-on -- nothing attracts kids like a parental-advisory warning -- but it's also accurate. Don Diva is a magazine a bout gangsters that is published for gangsters -- and for wannabe gangsters, imprisoned gangsters and folks who just want to experience the excitement of gangster life without getting shot or going to prison, which is, alas, the fate of most of the gangsters Don Diva profiles. "We're really not an entertainment magazine," says Tiffany Chiles, Don Diva's editor and publisher. "We're really a lifestyle magazine." MORE ONLINE
************ ... that the World Shoe Association seeks freelance writers in Southern California, New York City and elsewhere. Experience in fashion, footwear, retail helpful. E-mail Marc Birenbaum, editor, mbirenbaum@wsashow.com. No phone calls please. (OK to mention Ed) ... that a New York City based photo agency seeks a part time, experienced photo-editor with knowledge of celebrity news and a flexible schedule. Applicants must have previous agency experience and knowledge of Photoshop and photo editing programs. Those interested should email a cover letter and resume to photoeditor@nyc.rr.com. (OK to mention Ed) ... that the Forsyth County News is interviewing for a page designer / copy editor / writer. This position is responsible for page design & layout, copy editing and limited amount of event coverage on weekends. Writing, editing and strong layout and design skills are required. Candidates applying for this position should have computer based skills in graphic design, coupled with writing or editing experience. Knowledge of AP style, Quark Xpress and Photoshop preferred. This full-time position is scheduled mid-day through evening most weekdays, coupled with occasional weekend assignments. Our compensation package includes competitive pay, medical, dental, and life. Send resume or letter outlining qualifications to Page Designer, Forsyth County News, 302 Veterans Memorial Boulevard, Cumming, GA 30040, FAX (770) 889-6017 or e-mail jobs@forsythnews.com. (Don't mention Ed) ... that The Daily (IMG's fashion week magazine) is looking for a senior editor: Minimum 3 years magazine or newspaper experience necessary. Strong editing reporting and writing abilities a must. Should be able to package fresh, fashion-insider copy quickly under tight DAILY deadlines. Position calls for an editor who can be creative and productive under pressure and wear many hats simultaneously. Must be a self-starter, motivated, energetic, and have a positive attitude. Fashion and media contacts a plus. Full and part time positions available. Be prepared to take an editing test. Email: tsilva@imgworld.com (OK to mention Ed) ... that The Daily (IMG's fashion week magazine) is looking for writer/reporters: Love fashion? Obsessed with the scene? Not afraid to ask Cathy Horyn if she's a good hugger? Then e-mail us! Must be able to write fresh, fashion-insider copy quickly under tight DAILY deadlines. Must have excellent reporting skills. Be prepared to take a writing and reporting test. Email: tsilva@imgworld.com (OK to mention Ed) ... that The Daily (IMG's fashion week magazine) is looking for a photo editor: An experienced photo editor with 3+ years experience in fashion/entertainment publications. Responsibilities include online researching and photo editing, coordinating with the Art and Production department. Applicants must work well under pressure and as a part of a team. Experience at a daily or weekly publication preferred! Email: tsilva@imgworld.com (OK to mention Ed) ... that The Daily (IMG's fashion week magazine) is looking for a senior designer: We need creative people with a great sense of fun,who will think on their feet, solve problems and enjoy our fast-paced fashion environment. Designers must be very comfortable working in InDesign and know Photoshop. Applicants must work well under pressure and as a part of a team. 3+ years experience in magazines required (fashion/beauty background a plus). All candidates should send resume and 2 Jpegs or PDFs. Email: sshefts@imgworld.com (OK to mention Ed) ... that The Daily (IMG's fashion week magazine) is looking for a production person: Must have at least 3 years experience of magazine production on high-quality, mainstream consumer magazines. Someone with startup experience or weekly or daily magazine work is a plus. Must have excellent knowledge of ad production, pre-press, printing, and working with outside vendors. Will work very closely with Managing Editor, Ad Sales, and Designers in a fast, detail-orientated environment. Applicants must work well under pressure and as a part of a team. Must have knowledge of Excel, Word, Photoshop and InDesign. Email: tsilva@imgworld.com (OK to mention Ed) Internships ... that Quick & Simple, Hearst's new weekly women's lifestyle magazine, is looking for a spring (January-May) intern for the home and craftdepartment (3 days a week). Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: managing product requests and returns, maintaining product files, organizing prop closets, picking up and returning props for shoots, crafty tasks like stapling, gluing and painting, as well as the usual administrative tasks: filing, researching, etc. All candidates must be eligible to receive school credit (we'll need a letter). Prior office experience is a plus, and craftiness is a MAJOR PLUS. Please send a resume, cover letter and availability to qsinternship@hearst.com. (OK to mention Ed!) ... that a New York City based photo agency is also looking for winter/spring interns. An interest in celebrity news, pop culture & fashion along with a pleasant phone manner are a must. A background in photography and knowledge of Photoshop are a plus. Duties will include answering phones, fielding client inquiries (directing them to the proper staff member) and filling research requests - a great opportunity to gain experience by assisting our busy sales and production departments. This internship is unpaid, but school credit is available. Those interested should email a cover letter and resume to photoeditor@nyc.rr.com. (OK to mention Ed) ... that Scrapbook Answers, a new scrapbooking and papercraft magazine focusing on how-to content (in Brisbane, CA), 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.) 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 (Don't mention Ed)
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