New York Post

City Life Reporter

New York Post  •  $62k - $80k/yr  •  New York City, NY (Onsite)  •  1 hour ago
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Job Description

The New York Post provides readers with the best in News, Sports, Pop Culture and Entertainment like only the Post can – with wit, irreverence and authority averaging 90m unique viewers a month. Over the past 225 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 full-time City Life Reporter (Sunday-Thursday, 9-5pm) focused on delivering compelling stories that capture the essence of life in New York City, from the bustling streets of Manhattan to the vibrant neighborhoods of Brooklyn and beyond.

The ideal candidate is passionate about storytelling and possesses a keen eye for the nuances of city living. As a City Life Reporter, you will be responsible for uncovering and reporting on the captivating stories that shape the daily lives of New Yorkers.

Responsibilities:

  • Research, pitch, and write engaging articles that highlight the diverse experiences of city dwellers, meeting tight deadlines

  • Cover a wide range of topics including slice-of-life narratives, human interest pieces, city quirks, and stories of success within the community

  • Develop and maintain a network of sources within various neighborhoods to stay abreast of local happenings and emerging trends

  • Pitch data-focused stories on rising trends in the Big Apple

Requirements:

  • At least 2 years of experience in a breaking news setting, preferably with a focus on urban reporting, community journalism and/or data reporting

  • Strong knowledge of New York City's neighborhoods, culture, and lifestyle

  • A sharp writer who can deliver clean, coherent copy in The Post's signature style

  • Exceptional news-gathering skills with the ability to meet tight deadlines

  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to cultivate relationships with sources and community members

  • Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a fast-paced newsroom environment

  • Passionate about making a meaningful impact by sharing stories that resonate with millions of readers across the city and beyond

  • Ability to crunch data sets and translate them into plain English – and thoughtful, creative stories for our readers

Note: The New York Post adheres to an onsite work model.

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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

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Base Pay Range: $62,000 - $80,000

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.

New York Post

About New York Post

Every day, the most powerful and influential people in the most powerful and influential city read the New York Post. From our digital network that reaches over 90m viewers per month to our daily print editions seven days a week, our iconic media brand is not slowing down.

OUR TEAM: We are a proud, driven, diverse group of employees who believe in breaking and telling stories like no one else can. By telling stories that hold truth to power, we push the envelope and continuously seek new ways to drive our business forward.

OUR BRANDS: Include The New York Post: expert news, extensive, award-winning sports coverage, Page Six: the leader in celebrity and entertainment news, Decider.com: helping the on-demand generation discover the best streaming content, Alexa: our luxury lifestyle print edition focused on the best in luxury fashion, real estate and travel.

OUR REACH: People love us. We are one of the largest growing digital networks and our social footprint continues to expand across Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube, where our videos average 313 million monthly views.

OUR GROWTH: An ever evolving multi-platform media company, we span print, digital, video, social, podcast, app, commerce/affiliate, original TV programming, and Post Sports+, our newly launched Sports membership experience!

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Industry
Media & Publishing
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
New York, New York
Year Founded
1801
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