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Where do they sell personal shoppers?
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Ed's arms are about to fall off--carrying shopping bags is hard work! Woe is Ed.

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Happy Holidays from Austin Ed!
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Toast your fellow media mavens at the next Ed Happy Hour Wednesday, Dec. 14 from 6-8 pm @ Saba, located at 208 W 4th St, 512-478-7222. This will be our last event for 2005, hope you can make it!

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Where South Meets West
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LA Ed will be hanging at Border Grill in Santa Monica at 7:30 pm, Tuesday, Dec. 6. He's got a table reserved, so don't make him drink alone. Parking free for two hours in the garage across the street. Margaritas are not, but are worth it.

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News
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1. The Daily
Carine Roitfeld On French Vogue's Moss Edition
By Jim Shi
12/1/05
http://www.fashionweekdaily.com/fashion/fullstory.sps?inewsid=280479&itype=8487

(NEW YORK) ???I didn't make the issue to make Kate happy. I made it to be a beautiful one.??? To hear editor-in-chief Carine Roitfeld tell her side in creating the December issue of French Vogue, with guest editor Kate Moss, is to think all the world's photographers wanted to participate. And far be it from her to stop them. ???Everyone wants to photograph Kate,??? Roitfeld noted. ???I didn't want to make anyone jealous. I'm a fashion girl, not a business girl.???

Roitfeld, in an interview from Los Angeles, said that her Dec. issue, which hits newsstands in the next week and was shot entirely in New York, was originally planned as four covers. The catch? ???David Sims, Craig McDean, Mario Sorrenti, and Mario Testino were each supposed to shoot one cover and do a story with Kate inside,??? she said. ???But Kate basically disappeared for a month after only Craig had shot her, so we had to go with four of his shots.??? In fact, had the project gone forward as planned, the McDean shot that would have actually achieved cover status would've been the one that featured Moss in the Dior Homme jacket and Superfine jeans.

As a result of having to check into rehab, the issue, as Fabien Baron mentioned yesterday in an interview with The Daily, was altered slightly. Roitfeld also noted several changes that occurred as a result. One story, for example, had Moss in all spring 2006 clothing that she herself chose and would wear out and about, whether to a black-tie or to the park. The Vogue team wanted to play off of the fact that women everywhere emulate Moss's style, and through this story, these women would be able to get an advanced look at Moss' spring style. ???Kate is not a model for me; she's an icon,??? Roitfeld admitted. ???She's like the new Marilyn Monroe.??? A planned story incorporating two of Moss' favorite artists, Dinos and Jake Chapman, did make it into the issue.

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2. NY Post
It's Plain - It's Jane
By Keith J. Kelly
12/2/05
http://www.nypost.com/business/58746.htm

PUBLISHING sources are buzzing about a proposal for a new novel in which the main character bears an uncanny resemblance to Jane Pratt, the founder and former editor of Jane magazine.

In the novel, which has the working title "Wunderkind," the editor-in-chief is called Jill White and the publication is Jill magazine. Jill the character is forced to do battle with a female CEO who installs her bridesmaid as the publisher of the magazine.

The proposal being circulated by agent Frank Weimann at the Literary Group was written by Karen Cohen Yampolsky, who was a long-term assistant to Jane Pratt the person at Jane. But unlike Lauren Weisberger, a former assistant to Anna Wintour at Vogue, who parlayed her time there into the best-selling roman a clef "The Devil Wears Prada," Yampolsky's proposal casts the Pratt-like character as a heroine.

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3. WWD
Memo Pad: Poaching Good Eggs ... Hearst's Heart Sleeves ... Upper Lipman Hires ...
By Sara James
12/2/05
http://www.wwd.com/issue/article/102971?page=0

POACHING GOOD EGGS: Nowhere does the old adage "good help is hard to find" apply more than in the media world, where underlings go on to pen tell-all romans ?  clef, and seasoned editors frequently decamp to competing titles. But the hardest position to keep filled seems to be the role of executive assistant.

The most interesting game of musical assistants of late? Ann Armstrong, the former personal assistant to Martha Stewart, who had to testify at her boss' trial following Stewart's sale of her ImClone stock, was just hired by Stephen Drucker, the new editor in chief of House Beautiful. Armstrong starts on Monday.

And who is filling her old post at Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia these days? That would be Sharon McCauley, who until a few months ago assisted Steve Florio at Cond?© Nast. (Stewart evidently became better acquainted with McCauley while working on Florio's lecture series at New York University's Stern School of Business this fall - Stewart gave the keynote address.)

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Because mornings are for tears and existential loathing, we present you with MediaPost's 2005 Mag Rack, published last January, which mentions the publications they were looking forward to in the coming year. As 2005 draws to a close, we found the following old list of anticipated publications to be most appropriate for your seasonal depressive nostalgia. What they once were hoping for:

Racing Fan - There has to be a place for a mass market title covering the world of NASCAR and the like, given the sport's popularity and the lack of coverage in titles like Sports Illustrated.

The New Frontier - Helen O'Donnell tries to channel the spirit of JFK Jr.'s defunct George following a year when politics were more top of mind than in decades.

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Whisper Jobs
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Ed hears ...

.. that Sheckys.com is looking for full-time freelancers to contribute several reviews for our upcoming 2007 beauty, nightlife, and ???best of??? guides. Writers must be able to handle a large workload and write in our voice (think humorous but informative, relatable but not gushy or generic), but this is a good opportunity for anyone wanting to explore and write about all types of NYC lifestyle and get paid for it. Payment will be discussed with interested candidates. To apply, please send a resume and writing sample to david@sheckys.com (no attachments please, and no phone calls). Extra points for being funny and using spell check. OK to mention Ed.

... that Cosmopolitan Magazine is seeking candidates for the position of Associate Web Editor. Some of the key qualities we are looking for include: detail-oriented (meticulous), able to multi-task, a self-starter, web-savvy, energetic, enthusiastic, deadline-oriented, a problem-solver, resourceful, flexible, independent, and a team player. Furthermore, it is critical that this person possess strong oral and written communications skills, has a positive "can do" attitude, and must be willing and able to take initiative and get involved wherever necessary. Responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to, the following: Manage the content on the Cosmopolitan website; acting as the liaison with iVillage; repurpose material from the magazine for the site; oversee all web polls on the site; develop original content for the site; edit and assign pieces for the website; sort through and evaluate reader mail and user feedback from the website; maintain and increase viewership and ensure that we have a vibrant site that engages current readers; work with Special Projects Director on Cosmo Mobile (cell phone program); and much more. It is expected that you will have at least 2 years of consumer magazine web experience, ABOVE AND BEYOND INTERNSHIPS. Furthermore, you must have a high proficiency in OpinionWare, Omniture SiteCatalyst V.12, K4. Some Photoshop experience is helpful. If you are interested in this opportunity, please send your resume and cover letter (MUST include salary history and requirements) as a Word/PDF document to MagazinesHR4@Hearst.com Your cover letter should explain why you believe you are the ideal candidate for this position and how you feel you meet the minimum requirements of the position. We will only contact those candidates whose experience & background matches our minimum requirements. (Please mention Ed)

... that CollegeBound Teen Magazine and The CollegeBound Network is seeking a full-time associate editor to begin immediately. Candidates should have 2-3 years junior-level editing experience at a magazine or newspaper; experience or interest in teen culture/education is a plus. Specific editorial duties include writing and assigning departmental pieces and features, researching potential story topics, proofreading and editing, working closely with top editors on issue and Web site planning, and some intern supervision. Please send your resume, writing samples, and salary requirements to Gina LaGuardia, Editor-in- Chief: gina@collegebound.net, or The CollegeBound Network, 1200 South Avenue, Suite 202, Staten Island, NY 10314. (OK to mention Ed)

Internships

... that the Maxim photo department is seeking an intern for the Spring semester ASAP. We are looking for someone with a high level of maturity and responsibility. The position offers a vast amount of experience and exposure to the magazine industry. We require a very capable, self-disciplined and proactive individual. The work, while mostly administrative in nature, remains creatively oriented. He or she will be assisting members of the photo department with production, research, invoicing, etc. Maxim is a fun, entertaining, and interesting environment to work in. It assures an experience like no other. We are enthusiastic to have someone new join our team. It is not a paying position, and candidates must be able to receive SCHOOL CREDIT for their work. Possible candidates will please investigate eligibility prior to applying. Must be available to work 2 -3 days per week. All cover letters and resumes can be emailed to Caitlin Peters at photointern@maximmag.com. (OK to mention Ed)

... that the Glamour magazine Fashion Department is currently seeking enthusiastic, eager, & energetic interns to begin in December & January. Our internship program is extremely exciting, as well as rewarding. Our interns get the opportunity to get hand son experience in the world of fashion editorial. Some duties include working with clothing samples, to assisting on photo shoots & television segments, etc. Interns must be able to receive school credit. We offer paid lunches. Please contact daisy_lewellyn@glamour.com with the following information -ED2010 INTERN PROSPECT- in subject line. In body of email, please include: Available start date & end date; Number of days you can intern; Confirm that you can receive school credit; What day & time you are able to come for an interview (the sooner the better). (Official Ed2010 Listing)

... that The Knot, Inc., the leading wedding media and life stage branded company, is looking for a photo intern for its magazines and websites. The candidate should have strong interest in photography and magazine photo production. He or she will primarily assist the Photo Dept Manager in research and management of Real Wedding images. Additional help may be needed on photo shoots, researching stock photography, uploading photos to our websites, and updating our image database. Applicants must be computer-savvy, able to multi-task, have great organizational skills, and proficient in both PC and Mac platforms. Interested candidates should reply with resume and cover letter to rcrumley@theknot.com. (OK to mention Ed)

... that the ELLE Fashion Department is looking for interns to partake in internships over the Christmas holidays and Spring semester. No experience required, just a good attitude and a willingness work hard and experience the fashion side of a magazine. Please e-mail resumes to Katie Paine in the ELLE Fashion Department - kpaine@hfmus.com. (OK to mention Ed)

... that Ok! Magazine editorial department is looking for eager, determined students who wish to earn college credit in an environment that doesn't really feel like work! This internship is ideal for those studying journalism and for those who merely want to learn about this exciting industry and be in the know first. A strong interest for entertainment news and celebrity gossip is not required but much appreciated. Some requirements are strong attention to detail, ability to transcribe interviews and conduct research using Nexis. This is an unpaid internship and we require at least two full days a week. Ok! Magazine is a Northern & Shell publication and originated in the UK. The US version launched in August 2005 and is quickly becoming the number one resource for celebrity news. Our office is located in midtown. Please send cover letter and resume ASAP to Alisandra Puliti at Alisandra.Puliti@ok-magazine.com. (OK to mention Ed)

... that Angeleno magazine, a monthly L.A. lifestyle glossy, is now accepting applications for its spring 2006 editorial internship semester, which runs from early January through mid-May. The publication focuses on fashion, dining, nightlife, beauty, travel, Hollywood, and the arts. Duties primarily include fact-checking, proofing, research, party coverage, editing calendar listings, and occasional short writing assignments. Front-of-book story pitches are encouraged. Interns, in short, will be spending their time almost exclusively interacting with editorial copy. Unlike most equivalent internships, there will be almost no menial work ( copying, faxing, and getting coffee). Applicants must commit to a Tues/Thurs, Mon/Wed, or Wed/Fri rotation, from 9:30 am to 6 pm. Please send a cover letter and resume (in body of e-mail _ no attachments) by Friday, December 9th, to associate editor Gary Baum (gbaum@modernluxury.com). The publication is located along Wilshire near La Brea. (OK to mention Ed) * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

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