Deputy Editor, Page Six

New York Post

133d • $90,000 - $115,000

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 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. Our team is seeking a Deputy Editor (M-F) to join our high-speed, high-impact digital team. This is a key editorial leadership role for someone with deep entertainment chops, sharp editorial instincts, and the ability to think fast and move even faster. If you live and breathe celebrity news, have impeccable taste in what makes a good headline great, and know how to lead a team like a pro, we want to hear from you. Note: This role is based in NYC and reports directly to the Managing Editor.

Requirements

• Minimum of 7 years in digital entertainment journalism, including proven editing experience
• Strong experience managing, assigning and mentoring editorial teams in a fast-paced newsroom
• Expert-level editing, headline writing, and reporting skills — and a love for SEO that goes beyond buzzwords
• Excellent news judgment and a passion for crafting compelling, clickable content
• Deep knowledge of celebrity culture, pop culture trends, and the Page Six brand and voice
• Confidence navigating high-pressure, rapid-fire news cycles without sacrificing quality
• Proficiency in CMS platforms (WordPress a plus) and a deep understanding of analytics tools
• Flexibility to work nights and weekends around major entertainment events and breaking stories

Responsibilities

• Approve, assign, and edit multiple stories per day across a team of reporters and writers
• Shape story ideas that reflect Page Six’s signature tone — sharp, witty, exclusive, and always on the pulse
• Guide daily editorial coverage with a strategic, traffic-savvy mindset — you know what readers will click before they do
• Serve as a team leader and mentor, helping to develop junior staff while upholding editorial standards
• Lead and support real-time breaking news coverage with confidence and clarity
• Use tools like Google Analytics and Parse.ly to analyze traffic trends and make smart editorial decisions
• Collaborate with photo, video, and social teams to enhance our storytelling and keep content dynamic
• Represent Page Six in cross-functional meetings and special events
• Help steer coverage for live cultural moments — from red carpets to courtroom showdowns — occasionally outside of traditional hours

Benefits

• Comprehensive and highly competitive benefits package
• Variety of physical health, retirement and savings, caregiving, emotional wellbeing, transportation, and other benefits
• Elective benefits employees may select to best fit the needs and personal situations of our diverse workforce

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees