Deputy Features Editor
New Orleans, Louisiana
| Date Posted | January 13, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Industry | Newspapers |
| Specialty | Not Specified |
| Job Status | Not Specified |
| Salary | Not Specified |
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.
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.
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.
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