Job Description :
The New York Post is heading West – and this is your chance to be a part of history as we open a brand-new newsroom and make a significant investment in Los Angeles. The California Post will be a game changer, putting the people of the Golden State first and holding the powerful to account across digital platforms and print.
This is a unique, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity: The California Post will bring The New York Post’s DNA of powerful, agenda-setting journalism to the West Coast and be a fresh and fearless voice for common sense.
Our focus will also go well beyond hard-hitting news and iconoclastic opinion. The nationally recognized Page Six will bring its sassy and brassy attitude directly to the entertainment capital of the world. The California Post Sports department will deliver muscular coverage of the biggest teams in town, from the locker room to the front office. Our Tech team will reveal the latest innovators and innovations that will shape the nation’s future.
Los Angeles is one of the great cities of the world, and it’s time L.A. – and California at large – had a bold, new voice. The California Post will be that voice. California, here we come!
As part of this bold expansion into Los Angeles, we are looking for a hungry breaking news Reporter to join the California Post team.
Reporting to the Deputy News Editor, the General A Reporter will have a focus on breaking exclusive stories and covering major events unfolding in Los Angeles and beyond. From delivering exclusive, engaging, agenda setting stories to covering wildfires, celebrity scandals, local politics, crime, courts and viral moments, this reporter will be on the front line of our coverage in one of the country’s most dynamic and newsworthy cities.
Responsibilities:
Deliver exclusive stories and cover breaking news across Los Angeles that drive engagement and audience for the California Post.
Write fast, clean, and compelling copy that aligns with the Post’s distinctive voice and style
Spot stories that will resonate nationally, especially ones with viral or exclusive potential
Develop sources across city agencies, emergency services, and local communities to get the inside track on stories
Monitor court filings, public records, and social media for scoops and trending topics
Collaborate with editors and fellow reporters to ensure comprehensive and coordinated coverage
File updates in real time and across multiple platforms, including web, social, mobile, and video
Uphold the highest journalistic standards of accuracy, fairness, and integrity
Requirements:
1–3 years of experience writing or editing for a fast-paced digital newsroom.
Strong news judgment with the ability to spot engaging stories quickly from multiple sources.
Ability to write and reframe stories clearly, accurately, and with a compelling angle.
Proven ability to work on tight deadlines and manage multiple stories at once.
Familiarity with using a CMS (WordPress or similar) to publish clean, accurate copy.
Comfortable monitoring news wires, social platforms, and other outlets to identify emerging stories.
Solid understanding of SEO best practices and how to optimize headlines and copy for search.
Ability to verify information quickly and ensure accuracy when aggregating from multiple sources.
Clear, strong writing skills — clean, concise, and fast.
A collaborative mindset and ability to work closely with editors in a high-velocity environment.
On-camera experience or willingness to appear on video is a plus.
Strong social media presence or interest in audience engagement is a plus.
Spanish or other language fluency is a plus.
Note: This role will be expected to report on-site 5 days per week.
At The New York Post we recognize that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as a company. As a result, our ranges reflect our good faith estimate to pay fairly as to what our ideal candidates are likely to expect, and we tailor our offers within the range based on the selected candidate's experience, industry knowledge, technical and communication skills, and other factors that may prove relevant during the interview process.
In addition to compensation, the company provides eligible employees a comprehensive and highly competitive benefits package, with a variety of physical health, retirement and savings, caregiving, emotional wellbeing, transportation, and other benefits, including “elective” benefits employees may select to best fit the needs and personal situations of our diverse workforce.
As an equal opportunity employer, the New York Post does not discriminate in hiring or the terms and conditions of employment because of an individual’s 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 the provision of reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental disabilities of otherwise qualified applicants to enable them to participate in our application process and to effectively perform the essential functions of the job, unless doing so would impose an undue financial or operational hardship.
Pay Range: $60,000 - $70,000