Page SIx West Coast News Editor, Exclusives
About The Position
The New York Post is seeking a strategic, experienced editorial leader to take Page Six to the next level on the West Coast. This role will lead Page Six’s enterprise operation on the West Coast, differentiating Page Six and the California Post in the media landscape. The position is responsible for building and guiding a team of reporters focused on original, agenda-setting stories, identifying exclusive beats, and cultivating sources to break news. This is a senior, strategic role overseeing stories from ideation to execution, with a focus on exclusives being integral to the business growth and evolution of Page Six. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of delivering fast-paced stories on the West Coast while adhering to the highest journalistic standards, a network of industry contacts, and a deep understanding of California and its entertainment landscape.
Requirements
- A minimum of 7 years professional experience in entertainment journalism, with significant success breaking news and developing sources.
- Strong experience leading teams during breaking news situations and advancing stories through diverse sourcing and follow-up reporting.
- A strong understanding of journalistic ethics and the legal standards governing reporting, including source protection, libel and defamation, and responsible handling of sensitive stories.
- Exceptional news judgment with a deep knowledge of the key players in the entertainment industry on the West Coast.
- Extensive experience breaking timely and accurate court and legal updates as well as a thorough knowledge of requesting police reports, mug shots, body-camera footage, court filings, and financial, business and real estate records to support exclusive reporting.
- A leadership style that sets a high bar for performance and accountability, leads by example, and fosters an environment where reporters are supported, challenged, and consistently producing standout work.
- Strong editing and fact-checking skills, with meticulous attention to detail under tight deadlines.
- An extensive contacts book.
- The ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, high-pressure newsroom environment.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage a team of West Coast reporters focused on identifying, developing, and executing exclusive, agenda-setting stories that distinguish Page Six and the California Post from their competitors, drive sustained impact and audience growth.
- Maintain existing and develop new industry contacts.
- Attend daily Page Six Exclusives and California Post meetings to identify source opportunities, troubleshoot reporting challenges, and refine news strategy in real time.
- Work closely with New York and California newsrooms to drive original reporting and break exclusives.
- Ensure exclusive story efforts are tightly aligned with broader news priorities and coverage plans of Page Six and the California Post.
- Contribute to the broader growth of Page Six and the California Post by increasing editorial authority and reputation.
Benefits
- 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
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
