Reporter

The New York Post delivers news, sports, pop culture and entertainment with unmatched speed, attitude and authority, reaching more than 90 million unique viewers each month. With a 225-year legacy and a fast-moving digital-first newsroom, the Post operates across print, digital, video, audio, app, television and commerce, and continues to define the city’s most talked-about stories.

About the role

We are seeking a full-time Reporter (Tuesday–Saturday) who can thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. The shift for this position is Tuesday–Friday 5:30am–1:30pm EST, Saturday 7am–3pm EST. This role is pivotal in keeping our readers informed, engaged, and up-to-date on unfolding events.

Responsibilities

• Write and report multiple stories per day in a fast-paced breaking news environment
• Pitch viral and trending news stories to be written in The Post’s signature snappy style
• Move swiftly in breaking news situations, filing real-time updates while closely monitoring the competition to keep our story fresh
• Edit news stories and collaborate with reporters to refine and strengthen story angles
• Collaborate with colleagues on originally reported news stories across all areas of coverage, including but not limited to local crime, local politics, court cases, human interest, and national stories
• Vet story assignments and facts before publishing

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience working in a competitive newsroom, preferably at a digital publication
• Excellent writing skills and strong reporting chops
• Strong news gathering skills and experience with social media platforms in order to quickly confirm information during live news events
• A voracious appetite for news and current events
• Understanding of how to navigate court documents and the criminal justice system (a major plus)
• Ability to spot a potentially viral story from any corner of the globe and quickly turn it into a great read
• Ability to pick out a compelling angle to a story not necessarily covered by other publications
• Think digital first
• Report on-site 5 days per week

Pay

Base pay range: $70,000 – $80,000. 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. For bonus-eligible roles, targets are determined based on multiple considerations, including market benchmarks and individual contributions.

Benefits

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.