Association Editor

The American Oil & Gas Reporter, a 70-year-old monthly trade journal that serves U.S.-based independent oil and gas producers, is looking for a skilled writer and editor to prepare legislative, regulatory and general business news for each issue. In the process, this writer will work with the executive directors and elected presidents of the producer/operator associations AOGR serves as Official Publication to track state and national trends and spotlight those associations’ efforts to promote energy affordability and abundance.

The Basics

• Role: Association Editor
•  Location: 1326 E. 79th Street South (between Wichita and Derby)
•  Salary: $48,000-$50,000, with some room for negotiation
•  Benefits: Health insurance and a company-matched SIMPLE IRA

Common Tasks

• Interview association executives, business leaders and government officials from across the United States to learn about legislative and regulatory changes, business trends and emerging technologies, then present that information in compelling articles
• Monitor association newsletters, social media accounts, newswires, government announcements and other sources to produce a Digest section at the start of each issue that highlights important news
• Edit and proof magazine content to Associated Press and AOGR style
• Occasionally travel to conventions to summarize presentations, take photos, and talk with exhibitors about new technologies and challenges that could spark ideas for future articles
• Maintain a calendar of industry events to alert readers about opportunities to connect with peers and learn from experts

The Goal

• Help business executives and operations managers keep up with complex regulations and discover ways to operate more efficiently, responsibly, and safely
• Develop strong relationships with the state and regional associations who help legislators, regulators and the public understand the role that hydrocarbons play in daily life
• Make staying informed fun for readers by combining clear and sometimes clever prose with eagle-eyed editing

The Ideal Candidate

• Cares deeply about the written word and comprehensive communication
• Has the persistence to reliably secure interviews with busy people
• Enjoys learning so much that they naturally ask follow-up questions during interviews
• Has experience writing for business-to-business or technical publications, with knowledge of oil and gas a plus
• Navigates social media proficiently
• Embraces the miscellaneous tasks that inevitably arise when working for a small company such as AOGR

The Organization

The American Oil & Gas Reporter is a highly-respected monthly trade journal that serves U.S.-based independent oil and gas producers (the companies that drill, hydraulically fracture, and manage wells to bring crude oil and natural gas to the surface). Our audience ranges from small, family-owned companies to private equity-backed independents and large, publicly-traded corporations. By publishing news and technical articles from across the United States in a single location, we help industry professionals improve their operations and make smart business decisions.

Why Apply?

We serve a complex industry that is constantly evolving as it refines proven technologies, discovers new reserves and navigates shifting geopolitics. That makes working at AOGR ideal for someone with a curious mind. Because energy touches almost every aspect of people’s lives, the work can be extremely satisfying.

We’re serious about getting facts right. In addition to doing everything we can internally to ensure our content is accurate, we send many of the articles we publish to our interview sources for review. That means our editors get feedback not just from their peers, but also from business executives, technical experts, and government relations professionals who have spent decades mastering the art of clear communication.

If you want to work for a publication that values accurate reporting and the human touch, AOGR’s Association Editor role will be a fantastic fit.

How to Apply

Email a resume and work samples to Editor in Chief Colter Cookson at colter.cookson@aogr.com, with a copy to General Manager Angie Lubbers at alubbers@aogr.com.