The Oxford American periodically opens submissions in general and themed categories. At various times, we welcomes fiction, poetry, and nonfiction submissions, as well as proposals for articles. (There is a $3 processing fee for most categories.)
Our Submissions page is updated with information about open calls and how to submit manuscripts and proposals.
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 a comprehensive editorial internship program. We have full-time and part-time positions available and offer a stipend of $2,500 per term. Internships begin in January, June, and September, though the program provides some flexibility for starting dates, and the opportunity for interested interns to extend their terms. For the near future, internships will be remote.
We accept applications for all terms year-round but please note the following deadlines:
- April 15 for internships starting in June
- August 21 for internships starting in September
- November 15 for internships starting in January
Interns are a vital part of the Oxford American’s print and digital production teams. The duties of an intern include evaluating manuscript submissions, participating in the planning of issues, fact-checking and proofreading stories, drafting posts for social media, and creating and maintaining digital content for the website. Interns are encouraged to participate in our off-site concerts and readings, generate article ideas, and to write for oxfordamerican.org.
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.