General Assignment Sports Reporter, The California Post (San Francisco based)

New York Post•Los Angeles, CA

1d•Onsite

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 General Assignment Sports Reporter to cover anything and everything in the world of sports across California and beyond. From breaking news around teams, leagues, and athletes to viral cultural moments, this reporter will ensure the Post has the crucial angles covered while also working to break our own stories. This position will be based in San Francisco and have a centralized focus on Bay Area sports — primarily the Warriors, 49ers and Giants — as well as trending sports topics across the state. This role is pivotal in keeping our readers informed, engaged, and up to date on the fast-moving world of sports — all in the Post’s signature, snappy voice.

Requirements

5+ years’ experience in an online news environment
Ability to leverage multimedia content to enhance stories and user experience
Journalism chops; understanding what to promote, what is breaking news
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines
Familiarity with content management systems, photo editing software, SEO and web analytics tools a plus
Willingness to work overtime, weekday nights and on weekends
A strong social media presence or following is preferred
On-camera experience strongly preferred — reporters should be comfortable discussing and presenting stories on video, podcasts, and other formats to help extend our journalism across digital and social platforms
Note: This role will be expected to be based in San Francisco.

Responsibilities

Play a major role in daily coverage of the varied topics and teams, including breaking news, game coverage, features, and analysis
Build and maintain strong sources inside the team, league, and broader sports community
File timely stories with accuracy, flair, and authority that reflect The Post’s voice
Pitch and deliver viral or buzzworthy stories that go beyond game results to highlight personalities, culture, and storylines fans are talking about
File real-time updates during games, breaking news, and live events
Collaborate with editors and colleagues to deliver innovative, engaging coverage across platforms
Report sports stories that will attract new readers and help expand The Post’s digital presence
Write unique stories in a timely fashion to keep readers informed and entertained
Use social media and digital tools for news gathering and discovery
Work cooperatively as a team member under tight deadlines