The NAHJ has announced a Call For Sessions for their 27th annual Convention and Media & Career Expo, scheduled for June 24-27, 2009 in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

They are in need of ideas and suggestions to ensure a strong and informative conference. Let them know what issues or training you'd like to see at NAHJ's 2009 Convention online, via: www.opportunities.nahj.org   or by visiting www.nahj.org.

The programming committee will review and determine the accepted workshops. Please note that the deadline for submissions is December 12, 2008.

This is your chance to help build an informative, relevant, productive and fun convention. Want a post-election analysis of how the media covered the Latino vote? A look at mainstream and independent coverage of U.S. relations with Latin America and the Caribbean? A workshop on how to re-invent yourself in this age of changing journalism? This is your chance to make it happen.

NAHJ also plans to spend a considerable amount of convention time on training, particularly multimedia skills and the latest in new media tools. Let us know what you need to learn - now.

For more info visit: www.nahj.org

The Integrated Marketing Manager reports to the Director, Strategic Marketing & Promotions. This person will execute advertising category and project-specific initiatives, including but not limited to advertorials, consumer events, merchandising, promotional programs and online efforts for People en Español magazine and PeopleEnEspanol.com

The manager will play an integral role in developing integrated marketing strategies, promotions and programs for assigned advertising categories as well as manage a selection of the magazine’s core branded programs. The position of Integrated Marketing Manager combines creative “big” idea/platform creation, partnership development, event execution and presentation skills in an effort to leverage the People en Español brand as a vital media partner.

Primary Responsibilities:
• Idea generation and program development: Work with sales and marketing colleagues to develop integrated opportunities including print, digital, event, retail and more to maximize advertising partnerships
• Category development: Support the Integrated Marketing team in the development of category-specific strategies
• Presentation development and execution: Work with various departments (i.e. strategic research department, online, creative services and events) to create compelling proposals, presentations, marketing concepts and/or positioning
• Client Meetings:  Accompany sales reps and/or marketing management on sales calls to present marketing platforms and client-specific opportunities
• Project management: Responsible for managing the daily workflow process including the prioritizing of presentations and follow-up on all materials delivered to sales partners
• Program Management: Responsible for managing all aspects of assigned category and custom marketing programs from conception through implementation and/or fulfillment  Also assist in execution of major marketing events, along with other Marketing staff

Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree required. Minimum 4 - 6 years marketing experience, preferably in magazines, media or promotions
• The Manager should be a team player, self-starter who is also extremely innovative, creative, professional and resourceful
• Ideal candidate must be highly proactive, detail-oriented and posses exceptional organizational skills
• Knowledge of advertising sales, magazine marketing and entertainment marketing
• Background in proposal writing and event/added-value execution.
• Strong computer skills (PowerPoint, Word, Excel) and presentation skills (Verbal, written)
• Written and verbal fluency in Spanish a plus.
• Familiarity with Hispanic market and strong relationships with Hispanic media /marketing companies a plus

Please email resume to: fabian_castro@peoplemag.com

Truly stylish women all have one thing in common, they have their own unique look. When we style the Editor’s Picks pages in the office, we can always tell whose page it is based on the 10 pieces that they have selected.  Most super stylish women have one piece that sums up their style" (i.e., Zanna and her slouchy trousers, Irina Lazareanu and her leather jacket). This fashion feature will highlight a style icon's look with quotes about how she builds her wardrobe around this signature piece over and over again to create her signature style.

For more info contact: zglassner@hearst.com

With gas at an all-time high, the housing market is in the crapper and airlines jerking customers left & right, Wired Magazine is doing the right thing by offering strapped consumers a quality informational product at a discount. Here's how it works: Hit this link: www.discountmags.com and upon checkout enter the code FD-WIRED. According to www.slickdeals.net, the coupons do stack and the offer is good for multiple years.

[Gizmodo via Discount Mags via Slickdeals and BBGadgets]

Here's Vanity Fair's forty page, Summer '08 guide to outdoor dining, drinking, events and concerts in New York City. Print it out and keep it handy!

Download The Vanity Fair All Access Summer Guide: ***Here***

By Led Black

Congratulations to the good folks at Syllabuzz magazine for putting out another solid edition of their lifestyle magazine that caters to a very lucrative but underserved market; college students.  The 2nd content-rich issue features an article on the Sound of Art’s own M. Tony Peralta as well as an outstanding and inspiring interview with man of the hour Junot Diaz among many other buzz worthy items.  Not to mention, yours truly has a political piece on there that is quite good if I may say so myself.  Syllabuzz Magazine is available on college campuses across the country as well as online, so I suggest you do yourself a favor and make sure you get a hold of a copy.   

For more info check: www.thesyllabuzzmag.com

(Source: Brand Autopsy)
Download it here: waxpoetic

RESPONSIBILITIES
Will work directly with Hearst Digital on integrated programs (online and mobile), developing new/innovative online and mobile program ideas that can be leveraged into marketing programs (minimum of 1 year direct online experience required) Writes revenue-based added value proposals and integrated programs Liaisons with Editorial on web features/sections and ways to wrap marketing programs around them for appropriate advertisers Captains execution of high-visibility programs Coordinates execution and fulfillment of multiple revenue-based client programs, working with client, sales staff, Hearst Digital, etc., within or under
budget Coordinates advertorials and photo shoots; writes advertorial copy as needed Services day-to-day requests of Sales staff/management (e.g., client history, program recaps, idea revisions, photo/documentation books, etc.) Attends sales calls to present added value programs and ideas Develops
ideas for new integrated programs/partnerships, including developing relationships, budgeting, writing sell sheets, etc. Coordinates Seventeen.com newsletter promotional links

REPORTING STRUCTURE
Reports to Creative Services Directors

REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE
• 2-4 years of related experience (minimum of 1 year of online experience required)
• Proficient in PowerPoint, Excel and Word (knowledge of InDesign, Quark,
• Photoshop, Illustrator and Web design and budgeting for the Internet a plus
• Strong understanding of the Internet
• Must be able to communicate clearly and concisely in both written and oral presentations
• Must work well under time pressures; be organized and able to juggle multiple projects simultaneously; work well with a diverse group of personalities and work-styles

CONTACT
dneumann@hearst.com | nkenneally@hearst.com

Trace magazine is looking for interns for the spring '08 semester. If you are, or know of anyone who is reliable, a self-starter, motivated and interested in fashion feel free to subit your resume. The lazy need not apply. It's not: a glamorous position as it involves a lot of schleping and hard work. It is: a great opportunity to gain some exposure and experience while working at a trend forward fashion book.

To be apply please submit a cover letter and resume to: robynvictoria@yahoo.com

Trace is looking for a broad range of artists for its annual art issue which will consist of 2 art portfolios. The first one will consist of Transcultural American artists. Here, they are looking for what the mainstream galleries lack, those emerging talents that are rarely represented in the art world & need some exposure. The second portfolio will consist of Transcultural artists from all over the world. Here they will be focusing on street art which encompasses graffiti, performance art, sculpture, etc.

If you have any suggestion please forward them to Robyn at the address below. Please include the name, website address, contact info (if you have it) & pics (again if you have any). She will be forwarding all suggestions to the editor who will make the final decision as to who will be included in the final story. This is an excellent platform for our friends who we know are talented but never get the shine and exposure that they deserve.

Robyn V. Fernandes | rfernandes@trace212.com