What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lifestyle Reporter, The California Post position at New York Post?
Job Description
The California Post is seeking a sharp, plugged-in Lifestyle Reporter who lives and breathes the internet — someone with a keen eye for the buzzy, the bizarre, and the deeply human stories that drive conversation online. From viral TikTok trends to feel-good Facebook tales and everything in between, this reporter knows how to spot a story before it breaks — and write it fast, with flair. If you thrive in a high-speed newsroom and have a sixth sense for what will make readers click, we want to hear from you.
Application Instructions: Applicants should submit a cover letter and applicable work samples/clips for consideration.
Responsibilities
Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other protected characteristic. EEO/Disabled/Vets
Reasonable Accommodation
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application and/or interview process. If you need assistance or accommodation in completing your application or participating in an interview due to a disability, email us at humanresources@newscorp.com. Please put "Reasonable Accommodation" in the subject line and provide a brief description of the type of assistance you need. This inbox will not be monitored for application status updates.
Please refer to the privacy notice at the bottom of this page for submitting any data access, deletion, or other data subject rights requests, where permitted under your local laws and regulations.
Base Pay Range: 65,000 - 75,000
We’re committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation to attract top talent. This pay range reflects our good faith estimate for the role and may vary based on a candidate’s experience, skills, location, and other relevant factors.
For bonus-eligible roles, targets are determined based on multiple considerations, including market benchmarks and individual contributions.
For benefits-eligible roles, we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package covering health, retirement, wellbeing, and more, along with optional benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees.
The California Post is seeking a sharp, plugged-in Lifestyle Reporter who lives and breathes the internet — someone with a keen eye for the buzzy, the bizarre, and the deeply human stories that drive conversation online. From viral TikTok trends to feel-good Facebook tales and everything in between, this reporter knows how to spot a story before it breaks — and write it fast, with flair. If you thrive in a high-speed newsroom and have a sixth sense for what will make readers click, we want to hear from you.
Application Instructions: Applicants should submit a cover letter and applicable work samples/clips for consideration.
Responsibilities
- Scour the internet daily to surface compelling lifestyle and human interest stories before they trend
- Deliver sharp, engaging copy quickly and accurately under tight deadlines
- Consistently pitch exclusive exclusive stories and trends that are exceptionally clickable, and aligned with the Post’s voice
- Work with editors and photo/video teams to secure impactful visuals that elevate storytelling
- Stay ahead of digital trends and emerging platforms to ensure fresh, forward-thinking content
- A minimum of 1-3 years’ experience as a digital reporter, ideally in a lifestyle/entertainment capacity
- Excellent news judgement, strong reporting skills and the ability to identify the next big talking point
- Ability to find fresh and compelling ways into trending lifestyle and human-interest stories that fit The Post brand
- A smart, lively writing style
- Proficiency in WordPress or similar CMS, Photoshop and web analytics preferred
- Some flexibility in scheduling, especially during awards and special events
Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other protected characteristic. EEO/Disabled/Vets
Reasonable Accommodation
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application and/or interview process. If you need assistance or accommodation in completing your application or participating in an interview due to a disability, email us at humanresources@newscorp.com. Please put "Reasonable Accommodation" in the subject line and provide a brief description of the type of assistance you need. This inbox will not be monitored for application status updates.
Please refer to the privacy notice at the bottom of this page for submitting any data access, deletion, or other data subject rights requests, where permitted under your local laws and regulations.
Base Pay Range: 65,000 - 75,000
We’re committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation to attract top talent. This pay range reflects our good faith estimate for the role and may vary based on a candidate’s experience, skills, location, and other relevant factors.
For bonus-eligible roles, targets are determined based on multiple considerations, including market benchmarks and individual contributions.
For benefits-eligible roles, we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package covering health, retirement, wellbeing, and more, along with optional benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees.