Page Six Reporter​/Editor

Overview

Page Six Reporter/Editor (Tues–Sat) role at New York Post. Base pay range: $75,000.00/yr - $85,000.00/yr. The New York Post provides readers with the best in News, Sports, Pop Culture, Fashion and Entertainment.

Page Six Digital delivers the latest in celebrity news and entertainment with a bold, fast-paced digital edge. We are looking for a bold, sharp, and pop culture-obsessed Reporter/Editor who lives and breathes celebrity news and can pitch, write, and edit buzzy stories with speed, accuracy, and an unmistakable voice. You will help shape coverage by editing and polishing stories to meet a high bar for tone, timeliness, and impact.

If you thrive in a fast-paced newsroom, are fluent in SEO and analytics, and can spot a viral moment before it breaks, we want to hear from you. Let’s make headlines.

Note: The schedule for this role is Tuesday-Saturday, 3pm-11pm EST
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• Assign and edit multiple stories per day from a team of writers and reporters
• Write daily SEO-optimized news stories with speed, efficiency and clean copy
• Think strategically about the daily entertainment news cycle and pitch stories to move topics forward
• Be a self-starter and confident in making decisions and working independently, particularly at night
• Use traffic analytics (Google Analytics, Parse.ly, etc.) to guide coverage and measure success
• Think quickly in breaking news situations
• Collaborate with social, video, photo, and other departments to enhance coverage

• Five to seven years of major journalism experience
• Exceptional editing, writing and reporting skills
• Deep understanding of celebrities and trending entertainment topics
• Strong news judgment and ability to craft enticing, SEO-optimized headlines
• Knowledge of SEO best practices and social trends
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced online news environment
• Experience with content management systems and web analytics tools
• Flexibility to cover holidays, live pop culture events, and work outside business hours when needed

Tuesday-Saturday, 3pm-11pm EST

As an equal opportunity employer, the New York Post does not discriminate in hiring or the terms and conditions of employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, citizenship or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. The New York Post will consider accommodations to enable applicants to participate in the interview process and perform essential job functions where appropriate.

In addition to compensation, the company offers a comprehensive benefits package with health, retirement, caregiving, emotional wellbeing, transportation and other benefits to support a diverse workforce.