Publications Editor for Exhibitions & Books

The Historic New Orleans Collection; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development

Tuition assistance

Gym membership

Parking reimbursement

Job summary

The Historic New Orleans Collection in New Orleans, LA seeks an associate editor, publications, to assist with editing and production of exhibitions and books, and to support administrative tasks. This full-time role follows a Monday–Friday schedule in the French Quarter, with comprehensive benefits.

The editor collaborates with curators, designers, and production teams to ensure accuracy, style, and timely delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in English, journalism, history, art history, American studies or a related field.
• Minimum of five years of editing and/or publishing experience.
• Comprehensive editing, writing, and researching abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Chicago Manual of Style.
• Ability to collaborate in a team and meet deadlines with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior exhibition editor with editorial communications and project workflows.
• Edit exhibition content including narrative development, text panels, object labels, multimedia storyboards, and data graphics.
• Assist in editing book manuscripts and coordinating with authors, editors, designers, and production teams.
• Support office administration and publishing outreach including inventory and research tasks.

Skills

Editing

Writing

Research

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree

BA in English

Tools

Microsoft Office

Chicago Manual of Style

Adobe Creative Suite

Wrike

Microsoft Teams

Job description

The Historic New Orleans Collection in New Orleans, LA seeks an associate editor, publications, to assist with editing and production of exhibitions and books, and to support administrative tasks. This full-time role follows a Monday–Friday schedule in the French Quarter, with comprehensive benefits.

The editor collaborates with curators, designers, and production teams to ensure accuracy, style, and timely delivery.