Lifestyle Trending News Editor

New York Post•New York, NY

1d•$85,000 - $100,000•Onsite

About The Position

The New York Post is seeking an experienced and audience-driven Lifestyle Trending News Editor to direct daily lifestyle news content across various verticals including sex & relationships, fashion, real estate, parenting, travel, food & drink, science & technology, and general interest. The ideal candidate will be obsessed with audience engagement and SEO, possess an innate ability to identify trending topics, and have proven experience using data and insights to maximize traffic. They will be skilled in crafting editorial strategy, setting the lifestyle news agenda, driving traffic, and writing compelling headlines. The role requires the ability to produce and edit content in The Post’s distinctive irreverent tone at high speed, managing writers across multiple lifestyle verticals. This role reports to the Lifestyle Editor.

Requirements

At least 5 years of editing experience in a news or fast-moving magazine environment, preferably in a lifestyle or culture department.
Excellent news judgment and sharp editing and writing skills.
Understanding of topics and trends of interest to the Post audience.
Proven understanding of what makes a story successful across digital platforms (headlines, visuals, optimization).
Proficiency in WordPress or similar CMS.
Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple stories, writers, and deadlines simultaneously.
Comfortable making fast, decisive editorial calls in a breaking news environment.
Proven team leader skilled at managing and developing writers and working across departments (visuals, social, audience development).
Expertise with analytics tools and performance metrics to guide coverage and strategy.
Deep understanding of referral traffic (social, search, Discover).
Proven experience in driving and retaining audiences with engagement-focused content.
Ability to report into the office 5 days per week.

Responsibilities

Generating innovative and agenda-setting daily trending and exclusive ideas.
Assigning and editing trending daily stories at high speed.
Creating short and long-term strategy for the lifestyle news department using audience insights to meet goals.
Overseeing the production of daily stories, including writing headlines, ensuring SEO best practices, and coordinating imagery.
Analyzing web traffic and referral metrics to drive audience engagement and traffic.
Monitoring news for opportunities to add depth through original reporting, first-person perspectives, and expert explainers.
Managing lifestyle news reporters and editors.
Coordinating with other departments such as photo, video, and audience development.