Reporter, Pagesix.com
The New York Post provides readers with the best in News, Sports, Pop Culture, Fashion and Entertainment – with signature wit, irreverence and authority averaging 90 million unique viewers a month. Over the past 223 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 seeking a knowledgeable Reporter (Tues-Sat, 4pm-12am) to join the Page Six digital team.
Responsibilities:
Pitch and write several celebrity- and entertainment-based stories quickly and with clean copy daily
Proactively seek out and uncover under-the-radar stories that will resonate with the Page Six audience
Have your finger on the pulse of what fans are talking about on social media and the ability to create content that fits their interests
Help expand Page Six’s nighttime news coverage by monitoring social media and using analytics tools (Google Analytics, Parse.ly, etc.) to achieve success
Be a self-starter and have the ability to think quickly on their feet and multitask in a fast-paced news environment
Have an understanding of SEO best practices and analytics and use that knowledge to help guide coverage
Qualifications:
At least two years of major journalism experience
A deep understanding of and passion for all things celebrity and entertainment
Exceptional writing and reporting skills
Ability to write succinct, eye-catching headlines and clean, ready-to-publish content
Knowledge and understanding of SEO best practices
Strong editorial judgment and communication skills
Familiarity with content management systems (WordPress, in particular), photo editing software & web analytics tools
Flexibility in covering live pop culture events (i.e. Oscars, Golden Globes, etc.) and working outside traditional business hours when needed
Salary Range: $33,300 – $125,000
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.