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Ace Your Next Edit Test Class

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Ed

Have you taken a million edit tests but never land the gig? It’s not you, it’s that you don’t know the secrets to giving editors what they want. Find out what they are. Chandra Turner, Ed’s founder & president and the Executive Editor of Parents (formerly of CosmoGirl, Ladies’ Home Journal, Glamour, YM) is teaching a 2-day class on how to prep for an entry-level edit test (editorial assistant, assistant editor, associate editor).

Part 1 (Tuesday, July 23):
How to study the mag, how to edit the test piece, what they are looking for when they ask for a critique or for your ideas.

Part 2 (Wednesday, July 24):
Learn how to tailor your test to the specific mag you’re applying to and how to write display copy so good that it’ll sell the magazine on YOU. The little touches editors expect on tests, and the conventions of following up after an edit test.

We’ll also provide sample edit tests for you to take home.

When: Tuesday, July 23 and Wednesday, July 24 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. (bring your own sack dinner!)

Where: Midtown Manhattan. We’ll send you the address when you sign up.

How much: $185

Who’s it for: Editorial Assistant, Assistant Editor and Associate Editor applicants. You must be no more than 24 months out of college. College students are also welcome.

How to sign up: RSVP REQUIRED. Write to edschool@ed2010.com with the subject line ACE YOUR NEXT EDIT TEST. Tell us where you work, your position and how long you’ve been working there (or if you’re unemployed). You’ll get an email back with the PayPal URL.

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How to Be a Kick-A** Intern

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Dying to impress your editors? Want to leave your summer internship with an amazing reference? Well, listen up!

Ed’s convinced some of his high-level friends to give you the inside secrets on what they want and—more importantly—don’t want from their interns. Panelists for his annual How to Be a Kick-A** Intern Panel include editors from Glamour, Parents.com, People, Woman’s Day, and Self. Plus, they’re from every department you can imagine—so whether you spend your day researching features or stocking the shelves of a beauty closet, Ed’s got you covered.

Ready to claim your seat? You must be at least a part-time summer intern at a magazine to attend, and you’re required to RSVP and pay in advance. Here are the deets:

WHEN:
7 to 9 p.m., Thursday, June 27

WHERE:
TBA in Midtown NYC. Ed’ll send you the address closer to the date.

COST:
$10

TO RSVP:
Email your name and the details of your internship to karen@ed2010.com, using the subject line 2013 INTERN PANEL. You’ll receive a reply with a Paypal URL. Once your payment has been received, you’re all set!

Happy Hours

Find out when and where to get your shmoozing on (and drink) here.

TWEET! TWEET!

Find out what Ed’s up to by following him on Twitter! He’ll tweet about events, magazine news and jobs. Watch for his tweets at twitter.com/ed2010news.

Is Ed Coming to Your City?

We’ve got a few chapters in the works, including Cincinnati, San Jose and *possibly* London. Check back soon for more details!