Reporter, Lifestyle
About The Position
The New York Post provides readers with the best in News, Sports, Pop Culture and Entertainment – with signature wit, irreverence and authority averaging 90 million unique viewers a month. Over the past 224 years, The Post has evolved into a multi-platform media company spanning print, digital, video, audio, app, television and commerce. The New York Post’s Lifestyle team is seeking a sharp, plugged-in Lifestyle Reporter (Tues-Sat) who lives and breathes the internet — someone with a keen eye for the buzzy, the bizarre, and the deeply human stories that drive conversation online. From viral TikTok trends to feel-good Facebook tales and everything in between, this reporter knows how to spot a story before it breaks — and write it fast, with flair. If you thrive in a high-speed newsroom and have a sixth sense for what will make readers click, we want to hear from you. Note: The schedule for this role is Tuesday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Saturdays, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Requirements
- A minimum of 1-3 years’ experience as a digital reporter, ideally in a lifestyle/entertainment capacity
- Excellent news judgement, strong reporting skills and the ability to identify trending content before it pops
- Ability to find fresh and compelling ways into trending entertainment, lifestyle and human-interest stories that fit The Post brand
- A smart, lively writing style
- Proficiency in WordPress or similar CMS, Photoshop and web analytics preferred
- Some flexibility in scheduling, especially during awards and special events
- This role follows a hybrid work model, with an expectation of being on-site in the New York metro area four days per week (subject to change).
Responsibilities
- Scour social media daily to surface compelling lifestyle and human interest stories before they trend
- Deliver sharp, engaging copy quickly and accurately under tight deadlines
- Consistently pitch and execute stories that are timely, clickable, and aligned with the Post’s voicex
- Work with editors and photo/video teams to secure impactful visuals that elevate storytelling
- Stay ahead of digital trends and emerging platforms to ensure fresh, forward-thinking content
Benefits
- In addition to compensation, the company provides eligible employees a comprehensive and highly competitive benefits package, with a variety of physical health, retirement and savings, caregiving, emotional wellbeing, transportation, and other benefits, including elective benefits employees may select to best fit the needs and personal situations of our diverse workforce.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
