Deputy Sports Editor, The California Post

New York Post

105d • $100,000 - $130,000

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! The California Post is seeking a Deputy Sports Editor to help lead our sports coverage in one of the greatest sporting cities in the world.

Requirements

• At least 7 years of professional sports journalism experience, including newsroom leadership or editing experience
• Strong editing and headline-writing skills, with the ability to sharpen copy quickly under deadline pressure
• Proven knowledge of Los Angeles and national sports, with strong instincts for what stories will resonate with fans
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced newsroom environment
• Experience mentoring and guiding reporters to deliver impactful coverage
• Proficiency with WordPress or similar CMS platforms; familiarity with digital workflows
• Strong understanding of social media and audience engagement strategies
• Collaborative spirit with excellent communication and organizational skills
• A passion for sports and the storytelling that brings fans closer to the teams, players, and culture they care about

Responsibilities

• Support the Sports Editor in overseeing all sports coverage for the California Post
• Manage the daily workflow of the sports desk, setting priorities, assigning stories, and ensuring deadlines are met
• Edit, polish, and elevate copy to meet the Post’s standards of clarity, impact, and voice
• Provide guidance, feedback, and mentorship to reporters and columnists, helping them sharpen their coverage and source stories
• Identify stories, trends, and cultural moments that matter to LA sports fans
• Collaborate with the Sports Editor on shaping coverage strategies to ensure the Post is setting the pace, not following the pack
• Work closely with photo, design, video, and digital teams to package stories in creative, engaging ways
• Partner with the audience development team to expand the reach of our sports coverage across digital and social platforms
• Monitor analytics and audience insights to help refine coverage and grow readership

Benefits

• Comprehensive and highly competitive benefits package
• Physical health benefits
• Retirement and savings benefits
• Caregiving benefits
• Emotional wellbeing benefits
• Transportation benefits
• Elective benefits employees may select to best fit their needs

What This Job Offers

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