Page Six Reporter (Temporary)
About The Position
The New York Post is seeking a bold, sharp, and pop culture-obsessed Reporter (temporary) who lives and breathes celebrity news. This is an opportunity to join the authority in entertainment gossip and contribute to conversations that will capture public attention. The role involves pitching and writing engaging stories daily with speed, accuracy, and a distinct voice. The ideal candidate will be ahead of trends, knowledgeable about social media and fan culture, and adept at uncovering exclusive scoops. This position requires a fast-paced newsroom environment, proficiency in SEO and analytics, and the ability to identify viral moments.
Requirements
- At least two years of major journalism experience
- A deep understanding of and passion for all things celebrity and entertainment
- Exceptional writing and reporting skills
- Ability to write succinct, eye-catching headlines and clean, ready-to-publish content
- Knowledge and understanding of SEO best practices
- Strong editorial judgment and communication skills
- Familiarity with content management systems (Wordpress, in particular), photo editing software & web analytics tools
- Flexibility in covering live pop culture events (i.e. Oscars, Golden Globes, etc.) and working outside traditional business hours when needed
Nice To Haves
- Plugged into social media trends
- Fluent in fan culture
- Relentless in uncovering juicy, under-the-radar scoops
Responsibilities
- Pitch and write several celebrity- and entertainment-based stories quickly and with clean copy daily
- Proactively seek out and uncover under-the-radar stories that will resonate with the Page Six audience
- Monitor social media and use analytics tools (Google Analytics, Parse.ly, etc.) to expand Page Six’s nighttime news coverage and achieve success
- Be a self-starter with the ability to think quickly on their feet and multitask in a fast-paced news environment
- Understand and apply SEO best practices and analytics to guide coverage
Benefits
- Competitive and flexible compensation
- Comprehensive and competitive benefits package covering health, retirement, wellbeing, and more
- Optional benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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