Posted: January 31, 2012

The Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities seeks a talented Associate Media Editor to join our creative team in producing KnowLA – The Online Encyclopedia of Louisiana History and Culture, and Louisiana Cultural Vistas, an award-winning quarterly arts and culture magazine in print for 23 years. This person will assist the Senior Media Editor with a variety of responsibilities, including researching and acquiring archival media, editing digital content, and entering metadata. Some familiarity with content management systems is required. The ideal candidate should be able to manage high-volume digital work flows for graphic, audio and video content, and should be proficient in digital imaging and editing with Adobe Photoshop and Final Cut Pro. A BA or BFA in digital media/new media/ photography or communications is preferred and recent graduates will be considered. While some foundational knowledge of Louisiana’s history and culture is a plus, a sincere interest is essential. Salary range: mid 30s.
Please send a cover letter and resume to Andrea Ferguson, Senior Media Editor; The Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities, 938 Lafayette St., Ste. 300, New Orleans, LA 70113 or toferguson@leh.org. Please include “Associate Media Editor” in the subject line.