Employment


Advertising Sales

Oklahoma Magazine seeks a full-time, energetic, motivated and personable individual to join the advertising sales team. This person should be a self-starter, determined and organized. This job will revolve around building and maintaining client relationships and selling display and digital advertising. Please include a cover letter and resume. This position is remote.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

  • Direct selling of display and digital advertising
  • Prospecting for new businesses/clients utilizing email and telephone skills
  • Event space selling
  • Composing emails to clients and agencies
  • Diligent following-up on emails and phone calls
  • Assisting with obtaining client advertisements and the approval process as a whole
  • Attending weekly sales meeting to discuss progress and advertising ideas for upcoming issues

Required skills:

  • Goal oriented, self-motivated, confident, articulate, persuasive, prepared, organized, assertive
  • Team player
  • Previous sales experience
  • Excellent writing skills
  • Attention to detail

Required experience:

  • A 4-year college degree
  • Proficient with Mac platforms
  • Microsoft Office proficient (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
  • Previous work experience in similar position
  • Background in sales, advertising or marketing preferred

Advertising Sale and Office Assistant

Oklahoma Magazine seeks an energetic and outgoing individual to sell display advertising and perform various office duties. Only local candidates accepted for the position. Please include a cover letter and resume. Local candidates only – based in Tulsa or planning to move to Tulsa.

Applications without cover letters will not be considered.

Duties and skills include but are not limited to:

  • Direct, non-commissioned selling display advertising both phone and email
  • Event space selling and planning
  • Compose and write emails to prospective advertisers and agencies
  • Consistent follow-up emails and phone calls to leads
  • Collection of past due accounts
  • Help maintain advertising email inbox
  • Help fulfill client requests
  • Assist with client advertisements and trafficking
  • Assist with subscriber requests and back issue requests
  • General office tasks as needed

Required Skills

  • Excellent writing skills
  • Excellent Communication Skills
  • Highly organized and multi-tasking
  • Positive, professional enthusiastic
  • Attention to detail

Required Experience 

  • 4 Year college degree required
  • Proficient with Mac
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)
  • Previous similar work experience
  • Background in Marketing/Advertising and Public Relations.
  • Familiar with social media (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Linkedin)

*TO BE CONSIDERED, PLEASE INCLUDE A COVER LETTER WITH YOUR RESUME.*


Editorial Staff

Oklahoma Magazine is seeking an energetic, deadline-oriented individual to join the editorial team. This full-time position reports to the managing editor and to the publisher and president of Oklahoma Magazine. The candidate will work proactively with other members of the editorial staff, preparing the monthly magazine’s content. Local candidates only – based in Tulsa or willing to move to Tulsa.

Please include a cover letter and writing samples (preferably with interviewed sources).

Duties of the editorial staff include, but are not limited to:

  • Assisting with the development of monthly editorial content
  • Ensuring that all editorial and photography assignments are made and returned on requested deadlines while utilizing editorial management software
  • Communicating daily with freelance writers and photographers
  • Fact checking all editorial content
  • Sharing responsibility with the other members of editorial staff for writing, editing and formatting content
  • Attending selected events as a representative of Oklahoma Magazine, including the Oklahoma Wedding Show
  • Assisting with the planning and execution of special events, office promotions and marketing
  • Assisting the advertising department with writing and editing copy for marketing materials and native advertising
  • Assisting in the preparation of ad layout
  • Occasionally working late to meet deadlines 

Editorial staff required skills:

  • Outstanding written and verbal communication
  • Excellent proofreading skills
  • Organization, assertiveness, comfort with deadlines
  • Familiarity with Tulsa, Oklahoma City, surrounding communities and the state as a whole
  • Discretion
  • Ability to work both independently and with a team under minimal supervision

Required education and experience:

  • BA in Journalism, English or other relevant field
  • 5+ years of experience in relevant field
  • Familiarity with social media platforms (Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram)
  • Familiarity with AP style
  • Knowledge of Mac OS, MS Office, InDesign and DropBox
  • Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is required to work at Oklahoma Magazine

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Graphic Design Staff

Oklahoma Magazine is seeking an experienced, deadline-oriented individual to join our graphics team in either a full-time, part-time, or outside contract position. The candidate will work proactively, preparing the monthly magazine’s content in a fast-paced environment. Local candidates only – based in Tulsa or planning to move to Tulsa.

Duties of the graphics designer include, but are not limited to:

· Assisting with the design of print and web ads

· Assisting with the layout and design of editorial, utilizing Adobe Suite including InDesign, Photoshop, Premier Pro, Dropbox and Illustrator 

· Assisting in the preparation of magazine for press – should be familiar with general magazine production

· Proofing magazine for quality and design consistency 

· Creating images and video content for social media

· Creating marketing materials

· Uploading content to website 

· Assisting with the planning and execution of special events, office promotions and marketing

Graphics staff required skills:

· Ability to prepare rough drafts and present ideas

· In-depth experience with and knowledge of Adobe Suite

· Ability to create and test graphics across various media

· Ability to amend designs after feedback

· Organization, assertiveness and comfort with deadlines

· Ability to work both independently and with a team under minimal supervision

Required education and experience:

· Graphic Design education experience 

· Proven graphic design experience and a strong portfolio

· Ability to create visual elements such as logos, original images and illustrations

· Ability to design in different styles according to clients needs 

· Familiarity with social media platforms including Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and Instagram

· Knowledge of Mac OS, AdobeCreative Cloud (primarily InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Premier Pro), and DropBoxApply

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Freelance Writer

Oklahoma Magazine seeks an experienced candidate to join the staff as a freelance writer. 

Responsibilities include phone interviews with sources, occasional interview scheduling, reporting progress to the managing editor and writing on a deadline.

The ideal candidate is comfortable with deadlines, works independently and has experience with writing both short- and long-form articles (anywhere from 250 words to 2,400 words). 

Excellent written communication skills are required, as well as a strong understanding of AP style. Candidates should have a BA in English, journalism or another relevant field, along with three or more years of experience in the field.

Please submit a resume and writing samples. 

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Freelance Photographer

Oklahoma Magazine seeks a freelance photographer in Oklahoma City or the surrounding metropolitan area. This individual will photograph a variety of subjects for editorial in the monthly editions, including people, action, ambiance, interiors, exteriors, food and more.

Required skills/assets:

  • 3+ years of professional photography experience
  • Comprehensive portfolio to review
  • Digital camera and lighting equipment
  • Reliable transportation
  • Flexible schedule
  • Knowledge of creative lighting/angles
  • Personable and assertive personality to direct participants
  • Timeliness
  • Ability to take direction from Oklahoma Magazine team
  • Knowledge of Photoshop, DropBox and related software
  • Video editing skills, while not required, are a plus

*TO BE CONSIDERED, PLEASE INCLUDE A COVER LETTER WITH YOUR RESUME.*

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Freelance Photographer

Oklahoma Magazine seeks a freelance photographer in Tulsa or the surrounding metropolitan area. This individual will photograph a variety of subjects for editorial in the monthly editions, including people, action, ambiance, interiors, exteriors, food and more.

Required skills/assets:

  • 3+ years of professional photography experience
  • Comprehensive portfolio to review
  • Digital camera and lighting equipment
  • Reliable transportation
  • Flexible schedule
  • Knowledge of creative lighting/angles
  • Personable and assertive personality to direct participants
  • Timeliness
  • Ability to take direction from Oklahoma Magazine team
  • Knowledge of Photoshop, DropBox and related software
  • Video editing skills, while not required, are a plus

*TO BE CONSIDERED, PLEASE INCLUDE A COVER LETTER WITH YOUR RESUME.*

Apply Here