Reporter, Lifestyle

The New York Post delivers the best in News, Sports, Entertainment and Pop Culture with wit, irreverence and authority. Over the past 221 years, The Post has evolved into a multi-platform media company spanning print, digital, video, audio, app, television and commerce.

The New York Post is looking for a full-time Lifestyle Reporter with an uncanny ability to sniff out highly engaging stories before they go viral. Topics will run the gamut of features and service-oriented “tips” pieces about viral trends, celebrity/civilian fashion, beauty, wellness, sex & relationships, travel, parenting, pets, tech and anything else that’s bubbling up in the zeitgeist. Must have excellent news judgement, strong reporting skills and the ability to identify trending content before it pops. The ideal candidate will have a smart, lively writing style and find fresh, compelling ways into trending lifestyle and human-interest stories that fit The Post brand. The schedule for this position is Sunday-Thursday, 2 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Responsibilities:

Generate a continuous stream of pitches off that will get readers clicking
Report and vet sources and deliver lively, well-written copy on deadline in a fast-paced newsroom
Identify and secure the correct visual assets for maximum storytelling impact

The ideal candidate will have:

A minimum of 1-3 years’ experience as a digital reporter, ideally in a lifestyle/entertainment capacity
Proficiency in WordPress or similar CMS
Photoshop and web analytics experience preferred
Ability to work a full-time schedule, Sunday through Thursday, 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. with some flexibility in scheduling, especially during awards and special events

Note: The NY Post adheres to a hybrid work model.

Salary Range: $32,100 – $125,000