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!

The California Post is seeking a sharp News Editor to lead our coverage of California. This role is central to shaping how we tell the stories that matter most across the state — from driving daily content and big-picture coverage strategies to setting the tone and standards for our newsroom. The News Editor is a passionate, experienced, and highly motivated leader who lives, breathes and eats news. With the exceptional skills leading a news team and a track record of thriving in a highly competitive environment – this role sets the agenda for Los Angeles and the state of California.

Responsibilities:

Drive editorial content and coverage of California
Manage assignment and allocation of editorial resources effectively
Assess and edit submitted stories and images to ensure quality and alignment with editorial objectives
Foster a culture of accuracy, accountability, and responsibility
Ensure compliance with editorial standards, legal requirements, and organizational policies

Requirements:

Proven editorial judgment with the ability to assess, edit, and deliver high-quality content across multiple platforms
Significant experience leading a strong, successful news team in Los Angeles
High level of self-motivation, commitment to teamwork and ability to win in a competitive environment.
Strong understanding of audience engagement strategies, copyright and defamation laws, and content commissioning
Strong technical skills, including proficiency in CMS platforms, digital content management tools, and editorial systems
Solid grasp of SEO best practices and ability to interpret data analytics to inform content strategy and audience growth
Skilled in writing and story packaging, with a sharp eye for editorial quality and accuracy
Working knowledge of video production, social media management, and page layout/design.
Demonstrated leadership experience managing editors and reporters, allocating resources, and building high-performing teams
Strategic mindset with the ability to drive innovation, challenge conventional approaches, and prioritize content effectively

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: $150,000 - $200,000

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