*******
CHICAGO, ED??™S HOMETOWN*
*******
Hey Chicago Edsters! Come chat with our special media guest, Time Out Chicago Senior Editor Joel Reese, about Chicago media, what's going on at Time Out (future stories? freelance opportunities? Ask away!) and more at our happy hour TONIGHT Dec. 7. RSVP today to erin@ed2010chicago.com to reserve your spot!

The details:

When: Weds., Dec. 7, from 6 to 8 p.m.

Where: Sheffield's (in the back room), 3258 N. Sheffield

How to Get There: Within walking distance of the Belmont Red Line stop??”just walk west on Belmont and north on Sheffield!

Who's invited: Editors, photographers, art directors??”anyone related to the media.

Cost: Totally free to enter. Cash bar. $3.50 Summit pints for our guests.

*******
News
*******
1.Radio Ink
Real Simple Pairs with XM Satelite Radio for New Programming
By Staff
12/07/05
http://www.radioink.com/HeadlineEntry.asp?hid=131602&pt=todaysnews

Beginning this month, a new short-form show entitled ???Real Simple Solutions??? will air on Take Five, the new women??™s channel launched recently by XM Satellite Radio.

Real Simple magazine is targeted at busy women looking to simplify their lives. It focuses on subjects ranging from preparing a fast, healthy breakfast to getting a good night??™s sleep.

???We??™re excited to be able to offer the stellar content from Real Simple to the millions of XM listeners nationwide,??? said Take Five PD Amy Reyer. ???Real Simple has established itself as a brand trusted by millions of women, and its presence on Take Five only enhances our programming. It??™s a perfect fit for our audience of smart, busy women.???

MORE ONLINE

Americans were thinking turkey, not gossip, at 10 p.m. (Eastern) on Thanksgiving Eve (November 23) when usmagazine.com broke the news that Simpson and Lachey were separating after three years of marriage and ad infinitum rumors. But even at that "off- peak" hour, the media world had plenty to digest, and on Thanksgiving, the syndicated Access Hollywood reported that US Weekly got the exclusive because Dan Klores is publicist for both Simpson/Lachey and US Weekly editor-in-chief (since July 2003) Janice Min.

Spokespeople at US Weekly parent Wenner Media confirmed the Klores connection, but they say that it was Min's relationship with the couple that got her the story. "Jessica and Nick trust Janice, and they have always given their news to her," we are told. As for Access Hollywood, the Wenner spin is that star reporter Billy Bush (yes, he is related to the President) has a dislike for the maga zine. "When we reported [October 17] that the marriage was in trouble, Bush trashed us on the [ABC late-night] Jimmy Kimmel program. AH's giving credit to Klores, and not to Janice, continued the pattern."

Of course, the timing came after the editorial close of all the gossips' December 5 is sues, so they had a field day on December 12, with US Weekly's contribution on page 1.

MORE ONLINE

The Source, the embattled hip-hop magazine, is apparently now a magazine without an office after it was forced out of its latest digs on West 23rd Street

The Source is accused of not paying $156,000 in back rent to Forbes Inc., which subleased the office space that was originally used by its Forbes.com, as Media Ink reported back on Oct. 28.

The dispute was revealed in court papers filed by lender Textron Financial Corp., which is trying to force The Source into receivership after it claimed the media company defaulted on an $18 million loan.

MORE ONLINE

In a lengthy feature piece on this autumn's Judith Miller saga forthcoming in the January issue of Vanity Fair (on sale Dec. 13), writer Seth Mnookin covers much familiar ground but also reveals new details and complaints from the reporter's colleagues at The New York Times. Publisher Arthur O. Sulzberger Jr. also gets a good working-over from unnamed in-house critics.

One of the fresh scoops in the piece, which is titled, "Unreliable Sources," concerns Sulzberger barring Times reporters from talking to Russell Lewis, the former president and CEO of The New York Times Co., when they were working on their extensive report on Miller going to jail and then testifying before the Plame grand jury.

Mnookin relates that according to sources, when the reporters pressed Sulzberger on why he did that, he replied with a laugh and a quip: "Because I don't know what the f---he's going to tell you." (Earlier this year Lewis co-authored with Sulzberger a Times Op-Ed piece championing Miller's cause.)

MORE ONLINE

************
Whisper Jobs
************
Ed hears??¦

... that seventeen.com may be looking to hire a senior-level Web editor, with more than six years of experience (not counting internships). Contact Fiona Gibb, editorial director by fax 917-934-6574. (Best not to mention Ed)

... that a full time graphic designer position is opening up at AYSO (American Youth Soccer Organization) National headquarters in El Segundo, CA. The position is paid and consists of laying out the quarterly magazine, PLAYSOCCER, as well as designing other paper materials and things for special events along with another designer. Easy going environment and a cool boss too. contact Marti in HR at 310-727-5405 or email martidodson@ayso.org. OK to mention Ed. Recent grads OK.

... that a new magazine needs an editor and writers. "It is a girls teen magazine that is encouraging with an emphasis on personal development while maintaining values and morals. I need a girl that has some experience, is ready for a strong leadership role and that feels passionately about teens. I am currently in St. Louis, but expect to be in OH soon." Contact Mary@netprocompany.com

Internships

... that M Magazine is looking for editorial interns to begin in late-January for the spring semester. Interest in celebrities, music and pop/teen culture is a must. Duties will include some administrative work and research, and there is possible opportunities to write and meet celebs! The internship is very flexible, and it does NOT have to be for academic credit, although it is accepted. 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)

... that Angeleno/Modern Luxury magazine's editorial fashion department is looking for highly-motivated and ambitious fashion interns.. This is an excellent chance to learn the ropes of the fashion business and to gain valuable experience at a national publishing company. This is a non-paid internship lasting 3 to 6 months. Internship to commence the week of January 9th. Applicants must be highly-organized, detail-oriented, responsible, dedicated, flexible, and highly enthusiastic about fashion. Prior office experience a plus. Excellent communication/interpersonal skills; Must be able to think quickly and multitask in fast-paced, deadline-oriented atmosphere; Must be available to work in our L.A. office 2 days per week, minimum 3 months. Responsibilities: Fact-checking credits for publication; Filing, organizing and general clerical duties; Assisting the editor with work-related errands and projects, help organizing photo shoots, etc.; Please submit cover letter with hours of availability to Lbaboi@modernluxury.com or by fax to 323.930.9401. NO PHONE CALLS, PLEASE. Make sure to include "INTERNSHIP" in your subject line. (OK to mention Ed)

... that Shecky's, a media and lifestyle company based in New York City, is seeking editorial interns for 2-3 days per week. Duties include research, heavy fact-checking, some writing, and assisting the staff whenever needed. It's for a modest stipend, and we are looking for someone to start as soon as possible. To apply, please send a resume and cover letter demonstrating your expertise in the body of an e-mail to: Bri DiSylvester @ bri@sheckys.com. No attachments and no phone calls, please. (OK to mention Ed)

*********

v * Okay, so it??™s not Ed??™s hometown. But Chicago??™s not Frank Sinatra??™s hometown either, but yet he sings this song as if it is. Very annoying. Anyway.

About Ed:
Ed2010 is a purely volunteer organization dedicated to helping people reach their dream magazine jobs by the year 2010. Find out more (and donate to the cause!) at ed2010.com