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.
NO PHONE CALLS OR WALK-INS ACCEPTED. TEXAS MONTHLY IS AN EQUAL-OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
Current Openings:
Billing & Collections Specialist
Job Overview
Texas Monthly is seeking a qualified, hands-on Billing & Collections Specialist to join our team located in Austin, Texas. The ideal candidate will be energetic, detail-oriented, and have a strong understanding of full-cycle revenue, and a basic understanding of general accounting practices, be a quick learner of new financial systems, and can work in a team environment.
Job responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Data entry of customer contracts in the billing system, ensuring proper coding and approvals
- Prepare customer invoicing for all publications, events, and digital revenues
- Reconcile billing summaries with department leaders to ensure accuracy
- Respond timely to all customer and internal billing inquiries
- Maintain consistent communication with all customers regarding their account balances
- Review accounts receivable aging reports daily, weekly, and monthly, following up on all past-due balances
- Assist with accounts payable and other projects as determined by the CFO
- Maintain files and documentation thoroughly and accurately, in accordance with company policy and accepted accounting practices
Successful candidates will possess the following skills and capabilities:
- Proficiency in Outlook, Excel and Word
- Thorough knowledge of applicable general ledger systems and procedures; MediaOS and AdSystem experience a plus
- Good personal skills to work with multiple clients, vendors, freelancers, departments within the company
- Ability to communicate effectively within all levels of the organization, 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 in a fast-paced and high-volume environment with emphasis on accuracy and timeliness
- Follows through on tasks and responsibilities with minimal supervision
Education and experience:
- High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience
Application Process:
If you are interested in this position, please email a cover letter and résumé to [email-hidden], with the job title in the subject line. If you have an example of a project you spearheaded or of when you otherwise showed initiative and problem-solving, please include a description of it in your cover letter.
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.
NO PHONE CALLS OR WALK-INS ACCEPTED. TEXAS MONTHLY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
Internships and Fellowships
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. The journalism internships, spread across the following teams of the editorial department, all involve a mix of education, mentorship, and real-world training in magazine journalism in its myriad forms.
Note: Texas Monthly does not offer fully remote internships. Applicants must be based in Austin or willing to commute and/or relocate for the term.
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, 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 assistant managing editor oversees 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.
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 fill out this form by the application deadlines listed below. Applications will be considered only if they are submitted through that form. 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 2024 summer internships are due March 8, 2024.
Applications for the 2024 fall internships are due July 1, 2024.
Applications for the 2025 spring internships are due October 1, 2024.
Texas Monthly Audio Fellowship
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. Our award-winning shows are rich in narrative, sound design, and music. They consistently rank among the highest rated shows nationwide and have been optioned for TV and film development.
What you would do:
The Texas Monthly audio fellowship provides a deep dive into audio storytelling for an entry-level journalist eager to gain professional training and experience on all aspects of a podcast process. From storyboarding, scripting, and editing to engineering and production, the fellow will work side by side with our team—including the director of audio; the podcast producer; and the TV, film, and podcasts coordinator—in our state-of-the-art recording studio to produce podcasts reflecting the high caliber of work for which Texas Monthly is known. A typical day will primarily entail audio editing and engineering in Pro Tools, but will also include script editing sessions and the opportunity to provide input on a project’s narrative scope. The fellow will leave with a deep understanding of podcast production, from story concept to publication, and will receive production credit on all applicable shows.
Requirements:
The fellowship is open to recent graduates and enrolled graduate students; an undergraduate degree is required. This position also requires a foundational skillset of editing podcast scripts and writing for audio, as well as a solid working knowledge of Pro Tools, recording techniques, editing audio, assembling and mixing audio, equalization, compression, and sound design. Music production skills are a bonus! Fellows must be available to work in person in our downtown Austin office.
Time commitment:
20-30 hours per week. The fellowship’s start and end dates will correspond with the production of a specific show (though a fellow’s responsibilities may include work on other shows being produced simultaneously).
Application process:
If you are interested in the TM audio fellowship, please fill out this form. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis depending on the studio’s production schedule. We currently anticipate our next fellowship beginning in the summer of 2025.