Baltimore magazine is America's oldest city magazine, founded in 1907. We like hearing from our readers, so don't hesitate to call or email. Use the links below to find the best way to contact us.
Our Advertising, Editorial, and Business Offices are located in Inner Harbor East:
1000 Lancaster St., Suite 400, Baltimore, MD 21202
Phone 410-752-4200
Fax 410-625-0280 (Include daytime phone number) smarge@baltimoremagazine.net
We welcome feedback on any aspect of the magazine. Letters to the editor may be sent via email here or by snail mail to:
Letters Editor
Baltimore magazine
1000 Lancaster St.
Suite 400
Baltimore, MD 21202
Baltimore magazine reserves the right to edit letters for content and/or clarity. To be published, letters must contain author's full name and city/town. Not every letter can be published. Letters that do not deal directly with the magazine’s content will not be considered for publishing. By sending a letter to the editor, you are granting permission to publish the letter. If you do not wish to have your letter published, please state this clearly or send an email or letter directly to the appropriate employee.
Writer's Guidelines
As a regional magazine serving the Baltimore metropolitan area, we're almost obsessive in our focus on local people, events, trends, and ideas.
We sometimes write about national issues, but only those of immediate interest to our readers in Baltimore and surrounding counties.
We seek feature stories that are rich with character and drama or that provide new insight into local events. These stories range from 1,600 to 2,500 words. To propose one, send a query letter and clips.
Unless you already have a great set of feature clips and a powerful idea, though, the best way to break into Baltimore is through the shorter articles that run before and after the features, in the front of the book sections like Up Front, which run from 300-700 words. Another good place to start is our departments beat, such as "Hot Shots" and "Cameo." These stories range from 800 to 2,000 words. To propose one, send a query letter and clips.
Unsolicited personal essays are almost never accepted. We've printed only two over the past few years; the last was by a 19-year veteran city judge reminiscing on his time on the bench and the odd stories and situations he encountered there.
Unsolicited food and restaurant reviews, whether positive or negative, are likewise never accepted.
We generally develop story ideas ourselves and sometimes assign them to freelancers. To be considered for such assignments, send clips and a letter about your specialties.
Throughout the magazine we need originality, so don't propose anything that you've seen in The Sun, the Baltimore Business Journal, or other local media, unless you offer a fresh perspective or important new information. Because of our two-month lead time, we can't do much with breaking news.
You're most likely to impress us with writing that demonstrates how well you handle character, dramatic narrative, and factual analysis. We also admire inspired reporting and a clear, surprising style.
We strongly prefer receiving queries via e-mail.
If you use standard U.S. Mail, your query should fit on one page. If you want a response, you must include a stamped, self-addressed envelope with your submission.
Send correspondence to the appropriate editor listed below.
Thank you for your interest.
EDITORS Max Weiss
Lifestyle, film, sports, general inquiries
Please make sure to specify which intern period(s) you are applying for (Spring, Summer, or Fall). Editorial internship applicants should also include a brief cover letter and at least two writing samples in addition to a resume.
Please note: Due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to notify everyone of their application status. We do, however, examine every application, and if you are being considered, we will contact you.
Send your resume to:
Baltimore magazine
c/o [appropriate contact listed above]
1000 Lancaster St., Suite 400
Baltimore, Maryland 21202
Please click here for the full scoop on being a Baltimore magazine intern.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Advertising Trafficking Coordinator is responsible for processing and managing all advertising materials generated by the sales representatives whose work he/she supports, for ensuring those ads appear correctly in the appropriate issue of the magazine, for providing the Finance Director with accurate and timely information with which to bill accounts and provide necessary input for monthly P&L statements, and for preparing and analyzing reports which may be requested by the Chief Operating Officer, the Advertising Director, or the Finance Director.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Manage work-ups, pick-ups and camera-ready ads in support of the sales force and in conjunction with advertising production.
Proof all camera ready and work-up ads to insure they are accurate and appropriate.
Update Google docs – Materials spreadsheet, Lead Rotations, and Master Account list. Communicate status of each to the Account Representatives on a regular basis.
Create monthly layout of each issue of the magazine, updating on an increasingly frequent basis as deadline approaches, based on an consistent review of the Account Representatives’ spreadsheets.
Enter insertion orders, contracts, and any new advertisers in the magazine’s ad tracking software. Update billing and change any contact information as necessary.
Determine any production charges with input from advertising production , the ad director or other appropriate executives and enter this information into the magazine’s tracking and billing software.
In support of the billing function, enter page numbers for each ad once the issue arrives.
Respond to all advertising inquiry calls and emails from website and administer the "lead list" fairly and even-handedly.
As appropriate, this position performs the same duties in connection with sales on the company’s website(s).
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS REQUIRED:
College degree or the equivalent is preferred.
Must be able to multi-task and work well in a fast-paced environment
Must be highly organized
Must be able to work independently
Must possess a strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office and be able to learn other software applications used at the magazine.
Advertising or magazine industry experience a plus
Baltimore magazine has been building loyal relationships with its residents for over 100-years through award-winning editorial, paid circulation and comprehensive newsstand distribution.
Our readers are educated, affluent professionals with a household income that is 262% greater that the national median. What’s more, nine out of ten readers use Baltimore magazine to make buying decisions.
Missing an issue, want to change your mailing address, or have another question about your account?
Click here for more information, or contact our Customer Care department directly by phone at 1-800-365-2808.
You can also purchase back issues at our online store.
Events and Promotions
With our experience naming the "Best" Baltimore has to offer each year, it figures that we'd know how to throw some of Baltimore's best parties.
Click here for more details, or contact Jessie Peterson to get involved with us today!
Technical Problems
We try to be on top of things here at Baltimore magazine. But with our Online Director being a bit of a knucklehead, there is a very small chance that a problem could arise.
If you find this to be the case, please email our webmaster and explain your problem or complaint.
