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Since 1973, Texas Monthly has chronicled life in contemporary Texas, reporting on vital issues such as politics, criminal justice, the environment, industry, and education. Often referred to as “the National Magazine of Texas,” Texas Monthly is known for smart, literary journalism and in-depth investigative reporting that illuminates issues of public policy and drives the discussion of what’s important in the Lone Star State. Additionally, Texas Monthly continues to be the indispensable authority on the Texas scene, covering music, the arts, travel, restaurants, museums, and cultural events with its insightful recommendations.

Current Openings:

• Accounting Clerk
• News & Politics Writer
• Photo Editor
• Senior Accountant
• Contract Writer, Medicine and Health Care
• Internships

Accounting Clerk

Job Overview: 

Texas Monthly is seeking a qualified Accounting Clerk to join our team located in Austin, Texas. The ideal candidate will be detail oriented, have a strong understanding of full-cycle Accounts Payable, basic understanding of general accounting practices, billing, and be a quick learner of new financial systems.

This is a full-time position with generous benefits, including a comprehensive health-insurance plan, 401(k) matching, profit sharing, and the potential to be eligible for bonuses.

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Approve and verify supporting documentation for weekly invoice payments (e.g., review invoices for accuracy, appropriate approval, and proper coding).
• Review expense reports for coding accuracy and obtain necessary approvals.
• Assist with billing, collections, reconciliations, monthly closings, and other projects as determined.
• Maintain files and documentation thoroughly and accurately, in accordance with company policy and accepted accounting practices.
• Manage account balances to discover outstanding debts or other inconsistencies.
• Issue customer account statements monthly or as necessary.
• Report on accounts payable and accounts receivable activity to management.

  Successful candidates possess the following skills/abilities:

• Proficiency in Outlook, Excel, and Word
• Thorough knowledge of applicable accounts payable/general ledger systems and procedures; QuickBooks experience a plus
• Ability to communicate effectively within all levels of the organization, as well as to external customers, which includes verbal, written and nonverbal communication.
• Strong problem-solving skills, basic accounting principles knowledge, documentation skills, research and resolution skills, high attention to detail and multi-tasking skills.
• Ability to work independently and with a team, with emphasis on accuracy and timeliness.
• Follows through on tasks and responsibilities with limited supervision.

 Education/Experience: 

• Associate/Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Texas Monthly is committed to diversity and cultivating an inclusive environment. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status.

News & Politics Writer

Texas Monthly is hiring a full-time staff writer to cover state politics and policy. Rather than focus on incremental or breaking-news coverage, Texas Monthly’s news and politics coverage aims to create narratives and commentaries that are vivid and memorable, and shed original light on current affairs and raging Texas debates, with a literary flair—humor, wit, and distinctive voice—that is a core part of the magazine’s legacy. This staff writer will be a key component of the magazine’s political coverage and should be comfortable writing quick-turn colorful dispatches and more deeply reported pieces that give readers context and insight on Texas’s political scene that they can’t find elsewhere.

This is a full-time position based in Austin, Texas, with generous benefits, including a comprehensive health-insurance plan, 401(k) matching, profit sharing, and the opportunity for annual bonuses. The staff writer will report to the senior editor for news and politics. Compensation is competitive and negotiable.

Job responsibilities include, but may not be limited to: 

• Reporting and writing one news and politics story a week for the website
• Reporting and writing additional front-of-book stories for print 1-2 times per year.
• Contributing writing, ideas, and research to some of the magazine’s most iconic franchises, such as the longtime Best and Worst Legislators list and the annual Bum Steer Awards
• Pitching quick-turnaround story ideas weekly, and longer-term ideas on a monthly basis

Successful candidates will possess the following:

• Previous experience reporting on Texas politics
• At least five years of journalism experience
• An ability to write compelling narrative- and character-focused stories
• An ability to balance sharp analysis with precision and fairness
• A proven track record for cultivating sources in government and/or politics

Interested candidates should email a résumé, a cover letter, and three clips to [email protected] with the job title in the subject line. Applications for this position should be submitted by May 26 and may be reviewed on a rolling basis until that date. Promising applicants will be selected for an initial screening interview; finalists will then have an interview with the editor-in-chief and other major stakeholders. Potential candidates who are interested in learning more about the position before applying can book an informational phone call with the director of editorial operations at this link.

Texas Monthly is committed to diversity and cultivating an inclusive environment. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status.

Photo Editor

Texas Monthly is currently seeking a creative, enthusiastic and hard-working chief photo editor to join its award-winning editorial team. This person will work closely with the art department, story editors, and writers to produce engaging photography for our print magazine, website, and other editorial platforms.

This is a full-time position with generous benefits, including a comprehensive health-insurance plan, 401(k) matching, profit sharing, and eligibility for annual bonuses. Compensation is competitive and negotiable. While preference will be given to candidates who are based in, or willing to relocate to, Austin, candidates located elsewhere in Texas will be considered.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Aid in establishing the visual direction for Texas Monthly, through the photography we assign and publish.
• Mentor and provide support for junior staffers, including an assistant photo editor
• Produce photo shoots: suggest photographers, secure shoot locations, source stylists, organize schedules, and provide direction for photographers on set
• Research and source archival and stock photography, as needed
• Compile caption and credit information for stories; clear rights and permissions for images
• Work with design and production teams during the proofing process
• Oversee the photography budget
• Manage billing and contracts
• Pitch and produce photo essays
• Support projects across product teams as needed

   Successful candidates possess the following skills/abilities:

• A keen eye for photography and illustration
• An ability to conceive of and execute unexpected and compelling photos.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to multi-task and work under pressure while remaining calm and collegial
• Proficiency in Adobe CS
• Proficiency in WordPress
• K4 experience a plus

  Education/Experience: 

BA/BFA in photography, visual arts, or related field, with 4+ years of relevant work experience

Application Process:

If you are a qualified candidate and interested in this position, we encourage you to apply by submitting a cover letter and resume to [email protected] with the job title in the subject line.

NO PHONE CALLS OR WALK-INS ACCEPTED.

Texas Monthly is committed to diversity and cultivating an inclusive environment. We especially encourage all qualified applicants to apply, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status.

Contract Writer, Medicine and Health Care

Texas Monthly is looking for a freelance writer who can report and write two articles a month on medical and health care issues across the Lone Star State. We seek stories both about groundbreaking innovations and the persistent problems plaguing these fields. Beyond merely reporting the latest news, this coverage will focus on narratives and characters to make often-complex medical issues relatable and compelling for readers. This is a contract position available to writers based anywhere in Texas and will report to the senior editor for business and innovation.

Contract responsibilities include:

• Writing two articles per month for Texas Monthly, including one front-of-book print column every other month
• Pitching story ideas regularly to the senior editor for business and innovation
• Communicating regularly with the senior editor, including responding promptly to edits

Successful candidates will possess the following:

• Previous experience reporting on medicine and health care
• An ability to write compelling narrative- and character-focused stories.
• An ability to develop story ideas that appeal to a wide general audience.
• Knowledge of the health care and medical landscape in Texas

If you are a qualified candidate, please email a cover letter and résumé to [email protected] with the job title in the subject line. Promising applicants will be selected for an initial screening interview; candidates who move forward in the hiring process from there will be given a paid freelance writing assignment for Texas Monthly; the senior editor will select a contract writer based on the success of the freelance assignment.

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