• $85,000 + Benefits
• Health, matching 401k, generous PTO policy

The Oxford American is looking for an Executive Director to lead one of the country’s most distinctive literary magazines through a period of transition and renewal.

The Executive Director reports to the Board of Directors and leads the business of the Oxford American: earned revenue, finance, marketing, fundraising, and operations. The Editor reports to you, and together you form the OA’s leadership team, sharing responsibility for the organization’s creative and financial health. You will work closely with the Board to set strategy and build the resources that sustain the magazine, turning the OA’s audience and reputation into lasting support from readers, donors and partners. This role suits a leader who can see what the OA could become, knows how to get it there, and cares deeply about its mission.

Strategy and Leadership

• Set organizational strategy and annual goals with the Board
• Supervise the Editor, Advertising Director, and business staff
• Partner with the Editor on the Southern Music Issue, the digital production calendar, and literary events

Earned Revenue

• Lead retail and merchandise strategy, from artist collaborations to e-commerce
• Oversee corporate sponsorship, subscriptions, newsstand, retail, and events revenue
• Direct advertising team to set advertising goals, packages, and pricing, and approve ad contractors and commissions

Marketing and Operations

• Design marketing that grows subscribers, donors, and retail customers, with email as the primary channel
• Manage revenue systems, including e-commerce, email, subscriber management, CRM, and analytics
• Manage fulfillment, production, and other vendor relationships

Finance and Governance

• Recommend the annual budget for Board approval, and maintain monthly financials and a rolling cash flow forecast
• Serve as primary signatory for contracts and financial agreements
• Maintain the OA’s relationship with institutional partners

Development

• Own major contributed income opportunities: foundation and government grants, individual and board giving, and year-end campaigns
• Cultivate major donors and institutional funders, and solicit major gifts
• Collaborate with Editor on grant applications, funder relationships, and reporting

• Proven business leader with experience in nonprofits, media, or advertising
• Successful track record of managing staff, vendors, and contractors
• Experienced in earned revenue, such as advertising and sponsorship sales, subscriptions, or e-commerce
• Strong experience in financial management with experience setting budgets, forecasting, and reporting to a board
• Experience with e-commerce, email marketing, CRM, and analytics tools
• Committed to the South's stories and to independent literary publishing
• Able to work from our Conway office and travel occasionally

Who Should Apply?

You do not need to meet every qualification to be a strong candidate for this role. The Oxford American is seeking a leader who can help guide a beloved institution through transition—and the heart of that work is running a business well, managing and supporting people, making sound decisions, and committing deeply to a mission.

• Send a cover letter detailing your interest and suitability for the role and résumé to jobs@oxfordamerican.org with “Executive Director” in the subject line.
• Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
• Anticipated start date: no later than October 26