Writer/Reporter, Page Six (Tues.-Sat., 4pm-12am)

The New York Post provides readers with the best in News, Sports, Pop Culture and Entertainment – with signature wit, irreverence and authority averaging 90 million unique viewers a month. Over the past 220 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 N ight Writer/Reporter to join the Page Six digital team.

Note: The working hours for this role are Tuesday-Saturday, 4pm to 12am.

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: $31,200 – $125,000