Assistant Wellness Editor (Temporary), New York Post

New York Post • New York, NY

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

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 224 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 looking for a full-time Temporary Assistant Wellness Editor (M-F) with an anticipated engagement running from mid-May through mid-December. Reporting to the Wellness Editor, the ideal candidate is plugged into the world of health and wellness — and brimming with ideas. You must be a self-starter who can juggle a mix of reporting, writing and editing, working under deadline while still maintaining close attention to detail. We’re seeking a journalist who can translate complex health data into buzzy, tabloid-style hits without sacrificing accuracy, while also keeping a lookout for the next wellness trend no one’s covered yet.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience as an editor in an online news environment, ideally with a focus on health and wellness
• Proficiency in digital strategy, analytics and SEO best practices and tools
• Experience managing and mentoring reporters of varying experience levels
• Excellent judgment as to what drives audiences across various digital platforms
• A genuine interest in health, wellness and lifestyle topics, with a commitment to providing accurate and valuable information to readers
• Ability to work a full-time M-F 10–6 schedule

Responsibilities

• Write and publish about one story a day. These will include quick hits like a summary of a new health study or a service-driven article, plus lengthier pieces on trends and case studies.
• Develop both faster turnaround and longer-lead features. For example, you might talk to someone in a pharmaceutical class-action suit for a newsy exclusive like this story, or you could talk to multiple case studies and doctors for a trend piece like this one.
• Assist the Wellness Editor in editing stories by Wellness Reporters.
• Help execute brand partnerships, including liaising with brand representatives, writing copy, and seeing content through the print production process.
• Think strategically about the daily news cycle to identify stories that will generate traffic, drive engagement and generally get people talking.
• Understand The Post’s voice and point of view to most effectively reach readers with important and relevant information about their health.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees