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 is seeking a driven and fearless Sr. Reporter (M-F) to join our dynamic News Features team - the group behind some of our most talked-about stories, bold investigations, and original reporting. This team doesn't just follow the news - we drive it, offering readers exclusive scoops and sharp takes on the unexpected angles of front-page issues. To thrive in this role, you should have a proven track record of producing in-depth, multi-source stories that move the cultural needle. We're looking for a reporter bursting with ambitious ideas that will make other publications jealous - someone who's endlessly curious, fast on their feet, and eager to chase the next great story.
Responsibilities
- Produce sparkling, thoroughly reported, and accurate copy on deadline - from same-day turnarounds to longer-lead investigative features
- Pitch fresh, original ideas multiple times a week - staying ahead of the curve and also reacting creatively to the news cycle
- Report across a range of topics including national and local breaking news, true crime, society scandals, Hollywood and celebrity, politics, tech, education, and 'only in New York' stories
- Conduct deep research and interviews with a variety of sources
- Maintain the highest journalistic standards in accuracy, fairness, and clarity
- Some travel may be required
Requirements
- At least seven years of experience writing for publication, with a strong focus on long-form investigative journalism
- A proven ability to develop, report, and write original enterprise stories-not just reactive pieces-with a sharp sense of what makes a compelling and newsworthy feature
- Established sources and reporting contacts across a range of industries or beats; must come into the role with a network that enables enterprise-level storytelling
- A demonstrated track record of investigative reporting, including experience with public records, data, and deep-source development
- Strong storytelling instincts paired with clean, compelling, and rigorous writing; clips should show narrative skill, precision, and a distinct voice
- Genuine intellectual curiosity across a wide range of topics-from true crime, Hollywood, and tech to politics, education, and culture-with a nose for what makes a buzzy or high-impact story
- Persistent reporting style, with the charm and hustle to land interviews, build trust with reluctant sources, and dig deep where others don't
- Ability to self-generate ideas and chase stories that others might overlook, including the unusual, the complex, and the 'only in New York'
- Ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously, meet tight deadlines, and collaborate effectively with editors and other teams
- Willingness to travel as needed, sometimes on short notice, to pursue story leads or conduct in-person reporting
- Commitment to ethical journalism standards, and an understanding of legal considerations in investigative reporting
Benefits
- Comprehensive and highly competitive benefits package
- Variety of physical health benefits
- Retirement and savings options
- Caregiving benefits
- Emotional wellbeing support
- Transportation benefits
- Elective benefits that employees may select to best fit their needs
