Overview

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The California Post will be a game changer, bringing The New York Post’s DNA of powerful, agenda-setting journalism to the West Coast and a fresh voice for California. As part of this expansion into Los Angeles, we are looking for News Reporters (Shift TBD) to join the California Post team, reporting to the LA News Editor with a focus on breaking exclusive stories and covering major events in Los Angeles and beyond.

Reporting to the LA News Editor, the News Reporter will cover wildfires, celebrity scandals, local politics, crime, courts, viral moments, and other high-impact stories on multiple platforms.

Base pay range

$75,000.00/yr - $95,000.00/yr

Responsibilities

- Deliver exclusive stories and cover breaking news across Los Angeles 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 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

Requirements

- At least five 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 or similar CMS
- 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 presenting stories on video
- A strong social media presence or following is a plus
- Spanish or other language fluency is a plus

Additional information

Note: The New York Post adheres to a hybrid work model. This role will be expected to report into the office 4 days per week (subject to change depending on business needs).

As an equal opportunity employer, the New York Post does not discriminate in hiring or the terms and conditions of employment because of protected characteristics. The company will consider reasonable accommodations to enable applicants to participate in the application process and perform the essential functions of the job.

Seniorities

- Mid-Senior level

Employment type

- Full-time

Job function

- Writing/Editing

Industries

- Media Production, Retail Books and Printed News, Technology, Information and Media

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