The Oxford American print magazine periodically opens submissions in general and themed categories. At various times, we welcome fiction, poetry, and nonfiction submissions, as well as proposals for articles. (There is a $3 processing fee for most categories.)
Calls for OxfordAmerican.org submissions are listed below and additional information about web-first publications can be found on our website.
The Oxford American can be purchased at bookstores, newsstands, and our website. Single-copy issues and back issues may be purchased here. New editions typically appear in March, June, and September, with our annual Southern Music Issue releasing in December.
The Oxford American does not accept submissions on paper and cannot return manuscripts sent to the office.
The Oxford American offers an editorial fellowship program that provides a comprehensive view of editorial work at The Oxford American offers an editorial fellowship program that provides a comprehensive view of editorial work at our nonprofit literary magazine. This program is designed with young professionals in mind, though anyone is welcome to apply.
We have one 15-20 hours per week position available per term. We offer a stipend of $3,750 per term. Internships begin in February and August. Fellowships can be remote; fellows local to Conway will be expected to report to our offices at least 5 hours per week.
We accept applications for both terms year-round but please note the following deadlines:
- December 1 for fellowships starting in February
- June 1 for fellowships starting in August
Fellows are a vital part of the Oxford American’s print and digital production teams, and work closely with the magazine’s full-time editors throughout the production process. Duties include evaluating pitches and manuscript submissions, participating in issue planning through weekly editorial meetings, and fact checking pieces for print. Fellows are also encouraged to participate in our off-site events.
Our ideal applicant has experience in fact checking, research, or reporting; is highly organized and self-motivated; seeks to develop their professional skills in editing or publishing; and demonstrates an enthusiasm for the Oxford American’s mission, as well as an understanding of the tone, style, and scope of the pieces we publish.
Applications should include a detailed cover letter, résumé, and one writing sample of up to 5 pages in length. Your sample could be one long piece or a collection of short pieces. (Samples can include critical and/or creative work, though a substantial portion should be prose.) Please specify the term for which you are applying.
Applications will be responded to no later than 2 weeks after the application deadline. Please send any questions to submissions@oxfordamerican.org. Thank you for your interest.