Job Details

Deputy Metro Editor

Baton Rouge

The Advocate/Times-Picayune, Louisiana's largest news organization, seeks an experienced, collaborative journalist to help lead coverage of the Baton Rouge area. We're looking for someone who can manage breaking news in a competitive media market and help reporters balance daily beat coverage with enterprise ranging from hard news to features. The deputy metro editor works closely with other deputy editors, the managing editor and our digital and visuals teams on topics ranging from politics and business to crime and education.

Our company also operates newsrooms in New Orleans, Lafayette, Shreveport and Lake Charles, serving readers statewide with award-winning reporting.

What You'll Do:

• Shape and edit stories, coaching reporters to write with depth and narrative flair.
• Balance the demands of daily breaking news with enterprise and investigative work.
• Help ensure strong digital presentation across our homepage and other platforms.
• Collaborate with audience and digital teams to promote stories and maximize reach and engagement.
• Use analytics tools to understand reader behavior and inform editorial decisions that grow readership and subscriptions.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. Benefits include medical, dental and vision coverage, life insurance, short and long term disability, paid parental leave, generous paid-time off and 401(k) with company match.

The Advocate/Times-Picayune is an equal opportunity employer committed to building and supporting a diverse newsroom that reflects the communities we cover. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds and experience levels to apply.