Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Features Editor – The Times‑Picayune | Nola.com

Full-Time

New Orleans, LA

About Us

The Times-Picayune | NOLA.com is a fast-growing, multi-platform news organization with a deep commitment to journalism that reflects the joy of living in New Orleans, from the city’s vibrant food scene to its unique Mardi Gras traditions to its cutting-edge art scene. Our veteran features team includes some of the most experienced journalists covering culture in Louisiana, and we’re continuing to expand. In addition to our New Orleans newsroom, we operate newsrooms in Baton Rouge, Lafayette, Shreveport, and Lake Charles, giving us one of the most robust regional reporting networks in the state.

About the Role

New Orleans is one of America’s most culturally rich and complex cities, and we are looking for a dynamic Features Editor to elevate our storytelling and oversee our digital and print features content. You’ll drive the creation of everything from entertainment coverage to compelling long-form narratives, lifestyle pieces, and cultural features. This role requires editorial leadership and a keen sense of digital engagement and storytelling mastery.

What You’ll Do

• Manage a department of five reporters covering dining, music, art, society and the unique life of New Orleans, plus a home and garden/community news editor.
• Assign and edit stories from a stable of freelance writers covering a variety of general assignment topics including books, gardening and travel.
• Plan seasonal and festival coverage, including Mardi Gras and Jazz Fest.
• Oversee daily lifestyle content for Nola.com, including breaking news, news features, reviews, explanatory stories and video. Track pageview and conversion metrics to better understand and grow readership.
• Plan, edit and proof a daily print features section, an enhanced Sunday Living section, and a weekly entertainment tab. Manage content for special sections.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience editing in features, lifestyle journalism, or related fields.
• Deep interest in New Orleans culture and well-honed storytelling sensibilities.
• Excellent editorial judgment—strong writing, structure, tone, and attention to detail.
• Familiarity with digital storytelling and audience trends.
• A kind, collaborative leader who's equally strategic and hands-on.

Compensation & Benefits:

Salary: Competitive, based on experience.

Comprehensive Benefits Package including:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Short-term & long-term disability
• Parental leave
• Generous PTO policy
• 401(k) with company match

We Welcome All Applicants

The Times-Picayune | NOLA.com 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.

To apply, please submit a resume, cover letter, and various clips showing a range of your best work.

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