What are the responsibilities and job description for the Reporter, Page Six position at New York Post?
Job Description :
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 224 years, The Post has evolved into a multi-platform media company spanning print, digital, video, audio, app, television and commerce.
Page Six Digital is the modern evolution of the iconic gossip column, delivering the latest in celebrity news, entertainment, and pop culture with a bold, fast-paced digital edge. As the go-to destination for breaking stories, exclusive scoops, and viral moments, Page Six has grown far beyond its print roots to become a dynamic, multi-platform brand that reaches millions of readers daily across web, social, and video.
Page Six is looking for a bold, sharp, and pop culture-obsessed Reporter (M-F) who lives and breathes celebrity news. This is your chance to join the authority in entertainment gossip and help drive the conversations that everyone will be talking about tomorrow. You’ll pitch and write buzzy, can’t-miss stories daily with speed, accuracy, and unmistakable voice. We want someone who’s always one step ahead—plugged into social media trends, fluent in fan culture, and relentless in uncovering those juicy, under-the-radar scoops that make Page Six sizzle. If you thrive in a fast-paced newsroom, know your way around SEO and analytics, and can spot a viral moment before it breaks, we want to hear from you. Let’s make headlines.
Note: The schedule for this shift is Monday - Friday, 7am-3pm EST.
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
Note: This role follows a hybrid work model, with an expectation of being on-site in the New York metro area four days per week (subject to change). For candidates based in Los Angeles, the position is currently remote (also subject to change).
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: $60,000 - $75,000Salary : $60,000 - $75,000
