Reporter

New York Post • New York City, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The New York Post is seeking a full-time Reporter who can thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. The Post delivers news, sports, pop culture and entertainment with unmatched speed, attitude and authority, reaching more than 90 million unique viewers each month. With a 225 year legacy and a fast moving digital first newsroom, the Post operates across print, digital, video, audio, app, television and commerce, and continues to define the city’s most talked about stories. The Reporter will take the lead on major news stories, no matter the topic, and ensure The Post has the crucial elements covered while working to break our own lines. They will be at the forefront of delivering timely and accurate information to our audience. This role is pivotal in keeping our readers informed, engaged, and up-to-date on unfolding events.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience working in a competitive newsroom, preferably at a digital publication
• Excellent writing skills and strong reporting chops
• Strong news gathering skills and experience with social media platforms in order to quickly confirm information during live news events
• A voracious appetite for news and current events
• The ability to spot a potentially viral story from any corner of the globe and quickly turn it into a great read
• The ability to pick out a compelling angle to a story not necessarily covered by other publications
• Strong news gathering skills and experience with social media platforms in order to quickly confirm information during live news events; think digital first

Nice To Haves

• An understanding of how to navigate court documents and the criminal justice system a major plus

Responsibilities

• Write and report multiple stories per day in a fast-paced breaking news environment
• Pitch viral and trending news stories to be written in The Post’s signature snappy style
• Move swiftly in breaking news situations, filing real-time updates while closely monitoring the competition to keep our story fresh
• Edit news stories and collaborate with reporters to refine and strengthen story angles
• Collaborate with colleagues on originally reported news stories across all areas of coverage, including but not limited to local crime, local politics, court cases, human interest, national stories
• Vet story assignments and facts before publishing

Benefits

• comprehensive and competitive benefits package covering health, retirement, wellbeing, and more, along with optional benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees

What This Job Offers

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