Business Editor

Capital City Press•New Orleans, LA

About The Position

The Times-Picayune is seeking a Business Editor to join its award-winning New Orleans newsroom. The editor will manage the growing business desk and oversee coverage of economic development and major industries, including oil and gas, hospitality, and manufacturing. This role will cover a state experiencing an investment boom and developing business leadership while facing challenges in job creation, income growth, and attracting residents. The editor will collaborate closely with reporters and editors in sister newsrooms across Louisiana and grow the reach of business coverage across platforms. The Advocate is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to recruiting, developing, and promoting a diverse workforce and providing employees with unique opportunities and career paths. Applicants of all backgrounds and experience levels are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

  • Manage the growing business desk.
  • Oversee coverage of economic development and major industries, including oil and gas, hospitality, and manufacturing.
  • Collaborate closely with reporters and editors in sister newsrooms across Louisiana.
  • Grow the reach of business coverage across platforms.

Benefits

  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Short-term disability (STD)
  • Long-term disability (LTD)
  • Paternity leave
  • Paid time off (PTO)
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
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