Page Six Editor (Temporary)

About the role

The New York Post is seeking a knowledgeable Editor (temporary) to join the Page Six digital team. The Editor plays a central role in shaping and driving daily entertainment coverage for one of the most recognizable brands in celebrity and pop culture news. This person will help steer the newsroom’s output, elevate story quality, and ensure timely, compelling coverage that resonates with our audience. The role requires strong editorial judgment, sharp news instincts, and the ability to lead with confidence in a fast-paced, high-visibility environment while collaborating closely across teams to maximize impact.

This is a temporary role expected to run through September, with a schedule of Mon-Fri, 12-8pm EST. The position is open to candidates based in New York City or Los Angeles and adheres to a hybrid work model. Note that this engagement is facilitated through a third-party vendor, with employment and payroll managed by the vendor.

Responsibilities

• Assign and edit multiple stories daily from a team of writers and reporters, ensuring accuracy, voice, and quality standards are met.
• Write daily SEO-optimized news stories with speed, efficiency, and clean, engaging copy.
• Approach the daily entertainment news cycle strategically, pitching ideas that advance stories and keep coverage competitive.
• Exercise strong editorial judgment and operate independently, confidently making decisions in a fast-paced environment, particularly during evening hours.
• Leverage traffic analytics (Google Analytics, Parse.ly, etc.) to inform coverage decisions and evaluate content performance.
• Respond rapidly to developing stories, maintaining accuracy and composure while managing high-pressure, real-time news situations.
• Collaborate closely with social, video, photo, and cross-functional teams to maximize the reach and impact of coverage.
• Flexibility to cover holidays, major live events (e.g., the Oscars, Super Bowl), and work nontraditional hours as needed.

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience in a digital newsroom environment, with a background in both writing and editing.
• Exceptional editing, writing, and reporting skills, with a sharp eye for detail and voice.
• Solid understanding of media law and best practices when reporting on sensitive or high-profile subjects.
• Deep knowledge of celebrities, pop culture, and the evolving entertainment landscape.
• Strong news judgment with the ability to craft compelling, SEO-optimized headlines that drive engagement.
• Proficiency in SEO best practices and awareness of emerging social and digital trends.
• Proven ability to multitask and thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven news environment.
• Experience working with content management systems and utilizing web analytics tools to inform editorial decisions.

Pay

Base pay range: $40 - $50/hr. This range reflects our good faith estimate for the role and may vary based on a candidate’s experience, skills, location, and other relevant factors.

Benefits

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.