Senior Crime Reporter, The California Post (San Francisco based)

New York Post • Los Angeles, CA

8d • Remote

About The Position

The New York Post is heading West – and this is your chance to be a part of history as we open a brand-new newsroom and make a significant investment in Los Angeles. The California Post will be a game changer, putting the people of the Golden State first and holding the powerful to account across digital platforms and print. This is a unique, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity: The California Post will bring The New York Post’s DNA of powerful, agenda-setting journalism to the West Coast and be a fresh and fearless voice for common sense. Our focus will also go well beyond hard-hitting news and iconoclastic opinion. The nationally recognized Page Six will bring its sassy and brassy attitude directly to the entertainment capital of the world. The California Post Sports department will deliver muscular coverage of the biggest teams in town, from the locker room to the front office. Our Tech team will reveal the latest innovators and innovations that will shape the nation’s future. Los Angeles is one of the great cities of the world, and it’s time L.A. – and California at large – had a bold, new voice. The California Post will be that voice. California, here we come! As part of our bold expansion, we are seeking a driven Senior Crime Reporter to join the California Post team. Reporting to the Deputy News Editor, the Senior Crime Reporter will focus on breaking exclusive stories and covering crime and public safety as it unfolds across San Francisco and northern California. This role will be responsible for fast, accurate reporting on major criminal cases, courts, law enforcement, public safety issues, and high-impact incidents that shape the region. From developing original, agenda-setting crime reporting to covering breaking news in real time, this reporter will be on the front lines in one of the country’s most complex and newsworthy beats.

Requirements

• At least 7-10 years of experience reporting for a fast-paced digital or print newsroom
• Excellent news judgment and the ability to identify compelling angles others may miss
• High level of self-motivation, commitment to teamwork and ability to win in a competitive environment
• Proven ability to report and write on deadline while juggling multiple stories at once
• Experience covering major metro areas, ideally including public safety, politics, or general assignment
• Proven experience with WordPress of similar CMS highly preferred
• Strong sourcing skills and a relentless approach to newsgathering
• Proficiency in social media and SEO best practices
• Familiarity with court and public records; ability to navigate legal documents a plus
• A competitive drive to be first and best on big stories
• Strong writing and reporting skills are the core of this role
• On-camera experience is strongly preferred, as we’re looking for reporters who are comfortable discussing and presenting their stories on video to help extend our journalism across digital and social platforms

Nice To Haves

• A strong social media presence or following is a plus
• Spanish or other language fluency is a plus

Responsibilities

• Deliver exclusive stories and cover breaking news across San Francisco that drive engagement and audience for the California Post.
• Write fast, clean, and compelling copy that aligns with the Post’s distinctive voice and style
• Spot stories that will resonate nationally, especially ones with viral or exclusive potential
• Develop sources across city agencies, emergency services, and local communities to get the inside track on stories
• Monitor court filings, public records, and social media for scoops and trending topics
• Collaborate with editors and fellow reporters to ensure comprehensive and coordinated coverage
• File updates in real time and across multiple platforms, including web, social, mobile, and video
• Uphold the highest journalistic standards of accuracy, fairness, and integrity

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees