Deputy Features Editor

Job Description

Deputy Features Editor

Location: New Orleans, LA
Employment Type: Full-Time

About The Times-Picayune
The Times-Picayune is Louisiana’s leading news organization, serving readers with award-winning journalism across print and digital platforms. Based in New Orleans — a city celebrated for its vibrant arts, music, food, and culture — we deliver stories that matter to our community.

Position Summary
We’re seeking a Deputy Features Editor to join our dynamic team. This role is ideal for a versatile journalist who thrives in a fast-paced environment and loves the variety that comes with editing, writing, and planning. The Deputy Features Editor will primarily oversee InsideOut, our weekly home and garden section published on Saturdays, managing freelance contributors and ensuring high-quality content. Bonus skills include knowledge of fashion, nightlife, cocktails and bars, or other specialty areas. In addition, this editor will assist with print scheduling and planning.

Key Responsibilities

• Edit and manage freelance submissions for InsideOut, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and engaging storytelling.
• Coordinate with writers, photographers, and designers to meet deadlines for print and digital platforms.
• Write quick-turn stories on a wide range of topics when needed, from lifestyle and entertainment to breaking features.
• Assist with print scheduling and production planning for the features department.
• Serve as acting Features Editor when needed, maintaining workflow and editorial standards.
• Monitor audience engagement using analytics and collaborate on strategies to grow readership.
   

The Advocate is an equal employment opportunity employer, committed to recruiting, developing, and promoting a diverse workforce while providing unique opportunities and career paths for our employees.  We encourage applicants of all backgrounds and experience levels to apply.  

Salary:  Commensurate with experience

Benefits:  Medical, dental, vision, Life, Short Term Disability (STD), Long Term Disability (LTD), Paternity Leave, PTO and 401k Retirement Savings company match.
 

Job Requirements

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of editing experience at a daily news outlet.
• Strong writing and editing skills with a keen eye for detail and accuracy.
• Exceptional organizational and time-management abilities.
• Ability to juggle multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with analytics tools and social media best practices.
• Knowledge of New Orleans culture, including Mardi Gras and Carnival season

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