Capital City Press is hiring: Pelicans Beat Writer in New Orleans

Job Title: Pelicans Beat Writer

Location: New Orleans, LA

The Times-Picayune is seeking a digital-savvy journalist who will serve as the New Orleans Pelicans beat writer. We’re looking for a versatile journalist who can break news, write in-depth features and provide NBA analysis in a way that helps grow our audience in South Louisiana.

The position is based in New Orleans and part of a sports staff that is spread across four publications - The Times-Picayune in New Orleans, The Advocate in Baton Rouge, The Acadiana Advocate in Lafayette and The Shreveport-Bossier City Advocate.

In this role, you’ll lead the way for our coverage of an NBA team that features stars like Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram. You’ll employ an audience-first approach with a focus on trending topics, while also producing engaging features that give fans an inside look at the franchise. You will work alongside a pair of talented columnists. Also, you will work with our digital staff to build a brand in the New Orleans market with a podcast and vertical video.

You should embrace working in a collaborative newsroom environment, and identifying new ways to make sure your content reaches its audience.

In this role, you will:

• Produce Pelicans coverage that goes beyond press availability, establishing a unique voice on the beat
• Develop sources and break Pelicans news
• Build a podcast that helps generate buzz on your beat
• Maintain consistent communication with editors and members of The Times-Picayune staff
• Closely monitor data analytics to understand what our audience wants on the Pelicans beat

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.