Careers
Sports Reporter – New Orleans
The Advocate seeks an experienced beat writer to cover the New Orleans Saints.
We’re looking for someone who knows how to work an NFL beat. We need someone who can do it all — breaking news, film study, great enterprise stories, great features, multimedia, the works!
Since our entry into the New Orleans market in 2013, we have slowly earned our reputation as a go-to destination for Saints fans and football junkies who want the complete package. Our section has been routinely recognized in recent years as one of the best in its class. The Advocate won an APSE Grand Slam in 2018 and a Triple Crown in 2017. Our department has set a high standard, and we must continue to meet it.
We need someone who can come in and take over. Experience on an NFL beat is not required but certainly preferred.
Compensation: base pay and benefits package (health, dental, life, disability, vision, 401k with company match, vacation, holidays and sick time).
Click here to apply (Application link will not work on a hand-held device. Please complete on a computer.)
(Job ID 1163) Please attach a cover letter, resume and clips to your application.
Deadline to apply: Sunday, April 21, 2019
Custodian - Baton Rouge
The Advocate is looking for a custodian to work part-time in the evenings M-F.
This position is responsible for maintaining a tidy and professional visual appearance for The Advocate’s Administration and Production facilities. Responsible for ensuring the daily cleanliness and operation of the work areas, kitchenettes, common areas, training areas and restrooms, as well as, ensuring all consumables are filled and readily available at all times.
This is an evergreen position and applications will be reviewed as needed. Therefore, applicants will not receive application status updates as the position(s) is filled as we would like to have a healthy supply of applicants to pull from when needed.
Click here to apply (Application link will not work on a hand-held device. Please complete on a computer.)
(Job ID 1164) Please attach a resume to your application.
Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
Why become an Independent Newspaper Contractor for The Advocate?
Benefits
- Be your own boss
- Fees paid weekly
- Earn approximately $1000-1500 a month!
- Early morning work hours
Distributor Requirements:
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- Possess a valid driver's license
- Have a dependable vehicle
- Have vehicle liability insurance
- Be detail oriented
- Be passionate about providing excellent service
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FAQ's
Q. What is an independent contractor?
A. An independent contractor is a self-employed businessperson who negotiates and signs a contract to provide agreed upon results. An independent contractor is not an employee of Capital City Press or South Louisiana Distributors. As an independent business person, the contractor controls the operation of his or her own business and can provide his or her services to the public at large, including competitors of the South Louisiana Distributors. The contractor hires employees and assistants if he or she wants them and is solely responsible for paying and supervising them.
Q. Are there any benefits?
A. An independent contractor is not an employee of the Capital City Press and does not receive employee benefits such as health insurance.
Q. How much can I earn?
A. What an independent contractor can earn is based on the number of newspapers delivered and how any expenses involved in providing these results are managed. The profit potential of any delivery area can be maximized by providing excellent delivery results and by increasing the customer base.
Q. When would I get paid?
A. Our independent contractors receive a fee for delivery and are paid weekly by electronic funds transfer into your account.
Q. What are the hours?
A. Independent contractors set their own hours. The newspaper product is made available for pick-up during a certain window of time. The pick-up window varies by distribution centers but it's usually a few hours between 12 am and 3 am daily. The contractor is asked to agree to provide delivery results by 6 am Monday thru Saturday and by 7 am Sunday.
Q. Where would I pick up the papers?
A. Distribution Centers are located throughout The Advocate delivery area.
Q. How many papers would I deliver?
A. The number of newspapers varies by delivery area. If you are interested in entering an independent contractor relationship with the Capital City Press, we can discuss with you the specifics about available delivery areas.