Digital Audience Producer

Lede New Orleans is a community media hub transforming how journalism serves the people of our city. We train emerging Black and Brown storytellers, amplify stories that respond to local needs, and foster trusted spaces for civic discussion.

Lede New Orleans a small nonprofit startup, not a big, buttoned-up newsroom. That means we’re often documenting processes as we go, testing new ideas and figuring things out together. We’re looking for someone who is deeply community-oriented and thrives in environments where flexibility, creativity and collaboration are key.

We’re hiring a Digital Audience Producer to help us manage digital platforms, develop content, and connect with our growing community. This is an early-career role, and we’re especially excited about candidates who want to learn, experiment, and build their skills in digital production. Alumni of our Community Reporting Fellowship are strongly encouraged to apply.

• You see the need to reimagine local media as a tool to strengthen and liberate communities.

• You’re excited to collaborate with a diverse group of storytellers to make journalism that’s equitable and responsive to community needs.

• You geek out about social media and digital platforms as ways to build community, not just broadcast content.

• You’re eager to learn, experiment, and grow in your craft–even if you don’t have years of experience.

The Digital Audience Producer will:

• Run our digital platforms, including Instagram, Facebook, X, TikTok, Medium, YouTube, and our monthly email newsletter

• Monitor audience engagement, respond to messages or comments as appropriate, and track analytics to support growth.

• Capture and create behind-the-scenes photos, videos, and short-form content highlighting fellows and organizational work.

• Launch and grow our TikTok. This will be a core project where creativity and experimentation are encouraged.

• Work with staff and fellows to set and manage an editorial calendar.

• Write and edit original content like blog posts, newsletter intros, and staff/fellow profiles.

This role is perfect for someone who’s curious, flexible, and community-minded, whether you’re just starting off in your career or are looking for a way to grow your digital media skills while contributing to something bigger than yourself.

👉 Read the full job description here.

• Interest in digital media, journalism, or communications.

• Some experience (professional, volunteer, or personal) with digital platforms like Instagram, TikTok, or YouTube.

• Strong writing and editing skills, with attention to detail.

• Ability to juggle multiple projects and deadlines.

• A collaborative spirit and willingness to learn.

Bonus points if you:

• Are an alum of Lede’s Community Reporting Fellowship or similar programs.

• Have experience producing or editing multimedia content (video, photo, graphics, blogs).

• Know your way around social media scheduling tools or analytics dashboards.

• Compensation: $22 per hour, part-time (20 hours per week).

• $300 monthly health care stipend.

• 15 days of paid vacation.

• Flexible hybrid work options—some in-person time in our Mid-City office is required, but there’s room to work remotely too.

• A culture of professional development and organizational learning: staff hold regular reflection meetings to connect, share feedback, and shape our practices together.

We’re projecting the following timeline for this hiring process. We will notify candidates of any shifts as we move through the process.

• Application closes on Wed, Nov 12, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. CST

• Within 2 weeks of closing applications, you will know if you’ve moved onto the interview stage

• Within 2 weeks of your interview, you’ll know if you moved onto the case exercise stage

• Within 1 week of your case exercise completion, you’ll know if you moved onto the final interview

• We expect to make a final offer in December, with a start date in January 2026

Lede New Orleans is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.