Description
Position: Associate Editor
Manager: Managing Editor, Communications
Department: Communications
Status: Non-Exempt
Date Updated: January 2026
F/T Monday - Friday
The Associate Editor in the Communications and Marketing department at the Historic New Orleans Collection is responsible for supporting the editing and production of all HNOC collateral for external audiences. The Associate Editor produces and refines print and digital content across multiple channels, ensuring that it is clear, engaging, accurate, and suitable for the target audience. This position reports to the Communications Managing Editor.
This is a full-time position, Monday through Friday.
In addition to working in the iconic French Quarter, the Historic New Orleans Collection offers the following benefits:
Competitive salary
Medical, dental and vision insurance for employees and dependents (children and opposite or same sex spouse/domestic partners). Medical insurance includes treatment for gender dysphoria.
Life, long term disability, and AD&D insurance
Voluntary additional life insurance, critical illness insurance, and accident insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Flexible Spending Account
Professional development and tuition assistance
Paid parental leave
Paid time off and paid holidays
Gym membership
Parking reimbursement
Work/life balance
The Historic New Orleans Collection centers diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion at the core of everything we do. We are committed to becoming a more diverse and inclusive workplace, an organization that epitomizes the best practices in our field, and a community institution that truly reflects and supports our visitors, our neighbors, and our home. To that end, we actively encourage and welcome applications from members of underrepresented and marginalized groups. We are committed to employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Project manages production of the Historic New Orleans Collection Quarterly, editing content, assembling graphic assets, liaising with the designer, and seeing the magazine through all stages of its production.
Contributes to HNOC’s two blogs, First Draft and Collection Highlights—working with Managing Editor, helps develop story ideas, write and edit copy, and strategize with Web Content Developer and Digital Communications Strategist on how best to promote stories.
Writes and edits other printed and digital communications, including marketing collateral, visitation materials, branded merchandise, web copy, social media posts, email newsletters, and signage. Reviews for house style, grammar, punctuation, and brand voice.
Assists in tracking online engagement.
Maintains samples of printed materials.
Other administrative duties as assigned.
Requirements
Job Qualifications:
Below are the minimum requirements necessary for this position.
Bachelor’s degree in English, history, journalism, American studies, or related field.
Minimum of three years’ experience in editing and publishing (print or digital).
Exceptional skill in editing, writing, and researching.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, mastery of Chicago Manual of Style, and experience in proofreading for production.
Ability to work as part of a team and collaborate with others as well as demonstrated ability to work independently.
Ability to manage complex projects from start to finish.
Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
Ability to consistently meet deadlines.
Exceptional attention to detail.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Teams, and SharePoint.