Reporter, Page Six (Los Angeles Based)

New York Post • Los Angeles, CA

1d • Remote

About The Position

Reporting into the Page Six News Editor, Exclusives, the Staff Reporter will help develop, own and pursue beats to break Page Six exclusives. This role will help the continued evolution of the Page Six brand. We’re looking for a reporter to deliver must-read stories while adhering to the highest journalistic standards of sourcing, accuracy and ethics.

Requirements

• A minimum of 3 years professional experience in exclusive 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.
• Strong news judgment with a deep knowledge of the key players in the entertainment industry.
• Experience with requesting court documents and police records, reading legal documents, building sources, communicating and forming relationships with reps.
• A creative outlook when it comes to breaking out exclusive potentials and follow up stories to high-performing articles.
• Strong spelling, grammar and fact-checking skills.
• Experience using WordPress or similar CMS platforms.
• The ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced newsroom environment
• Must be based in Los Angeles.

Nice To Haves

• Experience utilizing research databases including LexisNexis.
• Proficiency in SEO best practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute exclusive stories that distinguish Page Six from its competitors to drive audience growth.
• Participate in the daily Page Six Exclusives meeting to pitch and refine story ideas and develop strategies to break news/follow ups.
• Monitor court cases daily to break timely, accurate updates.
• Request police reports, mug shots, body-camera footage, court filings, and financial, business and real estate records to support exclusive reporting.
• Develop and maintain trusted sources through cold calls, tips and networking.
• Establish and maintain contacts with public relations representatives.
• Occasionally attend events to conduct interviews and provide on-the-ground reporting.
• Attend court hearings and trials.
• Develop, report and publish long-term exclusive stories/investigations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed