Job Description

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.

We are seeking a General Assignment Reporter to join The California Post newsroom. The ideal candidate has strong news instincts, understands what makes a story resonate, and is highly attuned to the interests, culture, and conversations shaping audiences across California.

Reporting to the Deputy News Editor, the General Assignment Reporter will play a key role in shaping our editorial voice by identifying and delivering compelling stories at the intersection of news, culture, and digital trends. This includes covering breaking news, viral moments, and the evolving narratives that define daily life in Los Angeles and across California.

Application Instructions: Applicants should submit a cover letter and work samples or portfolio link.

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 that will resonate locally and nationally, especially ones with viral or exclusive potential

• Develop sources across local communities to get the inside track on stories

• 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 three 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

• 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

• 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

• A strong social media presence or following is a plus

• Spanish or other language fluency is a plus

Note: Candidates based in Los Angeles or New York are required to work in office five days per week. Candidates located in San Francisco or Sacramento are eligible for remote work. All work arrangements are subject to change based on business needs.

At The New York Post we recognize that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as a company. As a result, our ranges reflect our good faith estimate to pay fairly as to what our ideal candidates are likely to expect, and we tailor our offers within the range based on the selected candidate's experience, industry knowledge, technical and communication skills, and other factors that may prove relevant during the interview process.

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.

As an equal opportunity employer, the New York Post does not discriminate in hiring or the terms and conditions of employment because of an individual’s race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, citizenship or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. The New York Post will consider the provision of reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental disabilities of otherwise qualified applicants to enable them to participate in our application process and to effectively perform the essential functions of the job, unless doing so would impose an undue financial or operational hardship. ​

Pay Range: $75,000 - $95,000