Associate Digital Editor, The California Post
About The Position
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! As part of this bold expansion into Los Angeles, we are looking for an Associate Digital Editor for the California Post. Reporting into the Digital Editor, the Associate Digital Editor will help drive our digital-first publishing strategy by ensuring stories are packaged for maximum impact across platforms.
Requirements
- At least three years of newsroom experience, ideally at a digital-first publication
- Strong familiarity with WordPress and Airtable
- Proven ability to edit and publish stories quickly in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to write sharp, web-friendly headlines
- Excellent editorial judgment and strong communication skills
- Comfort using analytics tools to track story performance and inform strategy
- Experience with photo editing software and multimedia integration
- Familiarity with social media as a tool for story discovery and promotion
- Background in breaking news or fast-moving editorial environments preferred
- Must be comfortable working in a fast paced, and highly collaborative, startup newsroom environment where duties outside of your role may be required
- Flexibility to work nights and weekends as news demands
Responsibilities
- Assist with daily digital publishing operations for the California Post
- Edit stories for clarity, accuracy, and alignment with the Post's style and voice
- Ensure timely posting of content across all digital platforms
- Package stories using SEO-driven keywords and update headlines as needed
- Track performance in real time using analytics tools and adjust accordingly
- Select and update photos, videos, and other digital assets to strengthen stories
- Work across Airtable to manage workflows and maintain accuracy
- Collaborate with reporters, editors, and producers to make coverage timely and compelling
- Assist with broader digital production and packaging needs as required
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Broadcasting and Content Providers
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
