Media Reporter (Breaking News), The California Post

New York Post

100d • $75,000 - $95,000

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! As part of our bold expansion into Los Angeles, the California Post and Page Six are seeking a fast, sharp breaking news focused Media Reporter to cover the personalities, deals, and dramas that shape the entertainment and media industries. Reporting into the Page Six Media Editor, this reporter will be on the front lines of breaking news, filing quickly and accurately on the biggest stories in Hollywood and beyond. From streaming shakeups and TV scandals to industry power moves and celebrity legal fights, this reporter will chase the day’s most compelling news and keep Page Six ahead of the competition. While breaking news will be the primary focus, the role also offers opportunities to develop scoops and shorter enterprise stories.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of newsroom reporting experience, ideally with a focus on breaking news in entertainment, media, or business
• Proven ability to work quickly under deadline pressure while maintaining accuracy and flair
• Experience chasing scoops in fast-moving, competitive environments
• Strong knowledge of entertainment and media news, with a solid base of industry contacts
• Excellent writing and reporting skills with clips that show speed, clarity, and voice
• Comfort working nights, weekends, and flexible hours as news breaks
• On-camera experience strongly preferred
• Strong social media skills and comfort using digital tools to track breaking stories

Responsibilities

• Lead breaking news coverage of entertainment and media, filing fast, accurate, and engaging copy throughout the day
• Chase scoops and exclusives while also contributing enterprise stories that provide context and analysis
• Develop and maintain strong sources across Hollywood, media, music, and digital platforms
• Monitor social media, court filings, industry announcements, and competitor outlets for breaking stories
• Pitch quick-turn stories with fresh angles that resonate with Page Six’s readership
• Collaborate with enterprise reporters and editors to support larger investigative projects
• Appear on-camera and across social platforms to discuss breaking stories and expand reach

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
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees