Capital City Press is hiring: Regional Reporter in New Orleans

The Times-Picayune and The Advocate

Job Title: Regional Reporter

Location: New Orleans

The Times-Picayune and The Advocate seek a staff writer focused on daily and enterprise coverage of regional issues of importance to Louisiana. The regional reporter will focus on social/cultural stories across the state, in parishes big and small, with the potential to cover some stories with implications across the South that are playing out in Louisiana. A successful candidate will also be interested in writing, coaching and enterprise editing, including the prospect of launching a digital newsletter that showcases the best enterprise journalism from across our newsrooms.

Job Skills & Qualifications Required:

• A focus on producing accurate and factual stories; knowledge of AP style

• Experience as a reporter

• Strong writing skills

• Experience with new platforms, such as newsletters, to create and distribute our journalism

• Proficiency with computers and other office equipment

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.