Job Description :

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 monthly viewers. 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 seeking a seasoned Senior Reporter (M-F) with a proven track record of breaking exclusive stories to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be an expert in celebrity news with an extensive network of industry contacts and a deep understanding of the entertainment landscape. This role demands creativity, initiative and the ability to deliver high-profile, exclusive content on a daily basis.

Responsibilities:

● Regularly obtain exclusives and write daily breaking entertainment news stories

● Follow and report on high-profile court cases, ensuring accurate and timely updates

● Cultivate and maintain relationships with sources and reps

● Develop and pitch innovative story ideas that capture the interest of our audience and set us apart from competitors

● Conduct interviews with celebrities and film on-camera videos on trending news topics

● Represent Page Six at meetings and industry events

● Think strategically about the daily entertainment news cycle and contribute to ongoing coverage of trending stories

● Be an independent worker and self-starter and have the ability to think quick on their feet

● Expert in using traffic analytics (Google Analytics, Parse.ly, etc.) to help guide coverage and determine successes

● Ability to work with video, photo, and other departments seamlessly to better enhance daily news coverage

Qualifications:

● 7 to 10 years of experience working in a major breaking news organization

● Proven ability to break news and garner noteworthy exclusives

● Extensive knowledge of celebrities and entertainment with a robust network of contacts and sources

● Expertise in obtaining and interpreting court documents and following legal proceedings

● Exceptional writing and reporting skills with a strong ability to create engaging and accurate content under tight deadlines

● On-camera experience and proficiency in conducting interviews

● Strong news judgment and ability to craft enticing, SEO-optimized headlines

● Comfortable multitasking and working in a fast-paced online news environment

● Ability to work a full-time, Monday-Friday schedule with flexibility in covering live pop culture events (i.e. Oscars, Golden Globes, Super Bowl, 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: $80,000 - $110,000