Exclusives News Editor, Page Six

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of West Coast reporters focused on identifying, developing, and executing exclusive, agenda-setting stories that distinguish Page Six and the California Post from their competitors, drive sustained impact and audience growth.
• Maintain existing and develop new industry contacts.
• Attend daily Page Six Exclusives and California Post meetings to identify source opportunities, troubleshoot reporting challenges, and refine news strategy in real time.
• Work closely with New York and California newsrooms to drive original reporting and break exclusives.
• Ensure exclusive story efforts are tightly aligned with broader news priorities and coverage plans of Page Six and the California Post.
• Contribute to the broader growth of Page Six and the California Post by increasing editorial authority and reputation.

Requirements

• A minimum of 7 years professional experience in entertainment journalism, with significant success breaking news and developing sources.
• Strong experience leading teams during breaking news situations and advancing stories through diverse sourcing and follow-up reporting.
• A strong understanding of journalistic ethics and the legal standards governing reporting, including source protection, libel and defamation, and responsible handling of sensitive stories.
• Exceptional news judgment with a deep knowledge of the key players in the entertainment industry on the West Coast.
• Extensive experience breaking timely and accurate court and legal updates as well as a thorough knowledge of requesting police reports, mug shots, body-camera footage, court filings, and financial, business and real estate records to support exclusive reporting.
• A leadership style that sets a high bar for performance and accountability, leads by example, and fosters an environment where reporters are supported, challenged, and consistently producing standout work.
• Strong editing and fact-checking skills, with meticulous attention to detail under tight deadlines.
• An extensive contacts book.
• The ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, high-pressure newsroom environment.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of delivering fast-paced stories on the West Coast while adhering to the highest journalistic standards of sourcing and accuracy.
• A deep understanding of California and what Angelinos really care about in the Entertainment space.

Skills

• Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.

Benefits

Note: This role will be expected to report into our California office 5 days per week (subject to change depending on business needs).

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Base Pay Range: $100,000 - $150,000

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.