Reporter

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.

PageSix.com is seeking a sharp and deadline-driven Reporter (Mon-Fri 1pm-9pm ET) to join our fast-paced newsroom. The ideal candidate will have a deep knowledge of reality television, a keen eye for newsworthy angles, and the ability to turn around clean, engaging copy quickly. You’ll be responsible for breaking stories, covering trending topics, and contributing to our dynamic digital coverage. Strong writing skills, newsroom experience, and a passion for pop culture are a must.

Candidates are expected to:

● Pitch and write multiple stories each day relating to high-trafficking entertainment topics.

● Proactively seek out and uncover under-the-radar stories that will resonate with the Page Six audience.

● Be an avid reality TV watcher (including but not limited to: Real Housewives, Vanderpump Rules, Southern Charm, Summer House) with a deep understanding of characters, storylines, etc.

● 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.

● Conduct interviews with talent and film videos recapping exclusive stories, reality TV show highlights and more.

● 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 analytics and use that knowledge to help guide coverage.

● Accommodate some flexibility in daily hours.

Qualifications:

● At least three years of major journalism experience

● A deep understanding of and passion for all things entertainment, specifically reality TV

● Exceptional writing and reporting skills

● Ability to write succinct, eye-catching headlines and clean, ready-to-publish content

● Experience finding and analyzing legal docs preferred

● Knowledge and understanding of SEO best practices

● Strong editorial judgment and communication skills

● Familiarity with content management systems, photo editing software and web analytics tools

● Flexibility in working outside traditional business hours when needed

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. ​