Wellness Editor

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

The New York Post Lifestyle Department is looking for a full-time Health Editor (Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.) plugged into the world of health, fitness, diet and wellness.

This is a unique opportunity to join a renowned brand in a key position, with an eye toward developing a larger health-news staff. This individual must be a self-starter with excellent health contacts and exclusive access to embargoed studies, as well as the ability to break down complicated information and statistics into lively, relatable and informative copy.

The candidate will be expected to write and publish breaking health news on deadline, while reporting out an array of fascinating health-related features. This might include digging into the debate over a controversial wellness topic; finding real people to discuss personal health struggles; and debunking myths and offering science-backed tips for healthier living.

Responsibilities:

Report, write and publish breaking health news for nypost.com, as well as feature articles of varying lengths
Generate a continuous stream of pitches with timely news pegs and fresh angles
Produce lively, informative and well-sourced copy on deadline

The ideal candidate will have:

A minimum of three years’ experience as a health writer or editor
A genuine interest in health, wellness, and lifestyle topics, with a commitment to providing accurate and valuable information to readers
Proficiency in WordPress or similar CMS, Photoshop and web analytics preferred
Exceptional writing skills with a keen eye for detail, grammar, and style
Familiarity with multimedia storytelling
Ability to adapt to changing trends and emerging health topics in the field
Ability to work a full-time M-F schedule, with some flexibility in scheduling

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

Salary Range: $31,200 – $125,000