Jobs and Internships
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.
Internships
Texas Monthly Journalism Internships
Texas Monthly’s journalism internships are paid and are available each fall, spring, and summer semester to current undergraduate or graduate students or to those who have just graduated. The journalism internships, spread across the following three departments, all involve a mix of education, mentorship, and real-world training in magazine journalism in its myriad forms:
Editorial
What we do: The editorial department tells stories through words and photographs, illustrations, and infographics. Our specialties are long-form narrative journalism on topics that have ranged from the incarceration of innocent men to the breaking of a wild mustang; good, old-fashioned service journalism (see our list of the state’s 50 greatest barbecue joints or the 175 places in Texas you should undeniably visit before you die); and stunning photography. But no matter the subject matter or approach, our mission remains simple: to inform and entertain our readers on the past, present, and future of the state in which they live.
What you would do: As an editorial intern, you’ll pitch story ideas, transcribe interviews, fact-check smaller assignments for the magazine, aid in the digitization of forty years’ worth of archived content, assist with writing/research projects for TM’s social media channels, and research a wide range of topics, from food and true crime to politics and culture. An intern with special interests and/or a tenacious attitude will likely be able to take on projects specially tailored to their interests or strengths.
Interns also participate in monthly learning sessions that delve into writing, editing, fact-checking, and other aspects of the magazine process with Texas Monthly staffers. The managing editor, assistant editor for operations, and a senior editor all help manage the interns, but each intern also gets paired with an editorial staffer whose expertise aligns with the intern’s interests and who will serve as their mentor through the internship.
Hours: 15 hours a week in the fall and spring semesters; 35 hours a week in the summer
Requirements: Writing opportunities aren’t guaranteed, but they do crop up from time to time, so facility with language and various modes of communication—for print, online, and social media outlets—is a must. A voracious appetite for storytelling and Texas news is also highly encouraged.
TM Recording Studio
What we do: The recording studio at Texas Monthly is a full-service, professional space from which we produce a variety of projects, from podcasts to video series, from audio assets for online user experience to music production.
What you would do: Assist our recording studio director with all aspects of sound and video production. Some responsibilities will include: Help record, edit, assemble and mix audio for podcasts and video projects. Assist with microphone placement, signal routing, gain staging and recording in Pro Tools. Work with producers and talent to edit and assemble audio assets. Help to mix audio and generate masters for podcasts and audio for video. Help create music and sound design as needed for podcasts and video projects. Occasionally work remotely to capture audio assets—both on your own or as part of a video production. Assist our video production team as needed, help set up, and prepare sets for video. Help manage studio booking, organizing, and scheduling. The internship will allow for opportunities to contribute ideas and learn about all facets of our recording operations. Additional projects can be developed around the intern’s strengths.
Hours: 15 to 20 hours a week
Requirements: This position requires the candidate be proficient with Pro Tools, microphones, patch bays/signal routing, plugins, virtual instruments, outboard gear, MIDI, timecode, boom operation.
Art
What we do: Our award-winning art department has been creating stunning, high-concept designs to tell stories about Texas and Texans since 1973.
What you would do: As an Art intern, you would be assisting the art assistant, designers, and photo editor with photo research, photo shoots, and administrative tasks such as organizing tear sheets and archive management for both Texas Monthly and texasmonthly.com.
Hours: 10 to 15 hours a week
Requirements: Strong design and organizational skills, flexibility, dependability, and self-motivation are required for assisting art personnel. Proficiency with Macintosh, InDesign, Photoshop, and WordPress are necessary. Knowledge of Illustrator, Premiere, After Effects, and HTML are encouraged but not mandatory.
How to Apply
If you are interested in one of Texas Monthly’s journalism internships, please submit a résumé and a cover letter specifying the department(s) in which you would like to work to [email protected]. Put “Journalism Internship” in the subject line of the email. For the editorial internship, please include in your cover letter any topic areas you might have particular interest or experience in, such as social media, news, politics, food, investigative journalism, and so on.
Applications for the 2023 summer internships are due April 1, 2023.
Applications for the 2023 fall internships are due July 15, 2023.
Applications for the 2024 spring internships are due November 1, 2023.