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Whisper Jobs
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Ed hears...

... that Interior Design magazine is seeking freelance fact-checkers to work March 21-April 7. Experience necessary, design and/or architecture background a plus. Please fax resumes and cover letters to: Jen DeRose, Interior Design, 646-746-7426. (This is an official Ed2010 posting)

... that Shecky??™s Boston is looking for writers to review shops, beauty, restaurants, and bars. Please e-mail a short, funny mock bar or shop review to editors@sheckys.com. (OK to mention Ed)

... that Avery Cardoza's Player Magazine??”an upscale NATIONAL men??™s magazine??”is changing their content. They want to focus more on men's lifestyle. They were a "gambling lifestyle magazine." Now they want to be a men's lifestyle magazine with a twist of poker and are currently looking for freelance writers in the men's fashion, automotive, electronics, travel and personal finance categories targeting upscale men 25-40. Also, they are looking for an assistant editor based in Las Vegas. Send your resume to Sarah Clark at sclark@cardozaplayer.com if interested. (Best not to mention Ed)

Internships

... that Time Inc. Strategic Communications (formerly Time Inc. Custom Publishing) is looking for a spring editorial intern. The intern would assist a pair of associate editors who manage several high-end custom magazines commissioned by major (you've heard of 'em) companies. Duties would include story research, small writing assignments, and some unsexy but essential administrative tasks. The internship is modestly paid (in the $10/hour range), but schedules are flexible and it's a great learning environment for a budding magazine person. Prior editorial experience necessary. E-mail resume and non-generic cover letter to Jon Steinberg: jon_steinberg@timeinc.com. (OK to mention Ed)

... that the fashion dept at Good Housekeeping magazine is looking to fill an internship position for the Spring and Summer 2006. We are looking for enthusiastic students interested in magazine publishing and/or fashion. They must be able to commit at least 2-3 full days through the stint and treat the position as a job ie. be committed, responsible, have a professional office demeanor, a can-do attitude, and most importantly, be ready and willing to learn. This is a great foot in! The position is unpaid (for credit only) and interviews start asap. All interested, please email cover and resume to gsung@hearst.com. (OK to mention Ed)