Senior Reporter

About the role

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.

We are seeking an experienced Sr. Reporter to join our New York newsroom. This is a high-impact reporting position focused on breaking down complex stories, digging beneath official narratives, and delivering sharp, fast, unmistakably Post-style journalism that drives the conversation in New York and beyond.

The ideal candidate is a relentless reporter with strong sourcing instincts, comfortable building and maintaining a wide network of contacts across city government, law enforcement, courts, politics, business and community organizations. You should know how to cultivate confidential sources, handle sensitive information responsibly, and develop reporting that goes beyond press releases and official statements.

Responsibilities

• Report on the biggest stories of the day – across New York City and beyond
• Work hand in hand with our beat reporters to synthesize notes and craft them into well-written stories
• Build and maintain a deep network of sources across government, law enforcement, courts, politics and other key beats
• Break exclusives and pick out angles that others miss or cannot access
• Move quickly on breaking news while maintaining strong investigative rigor
• Work closely with editors to shape sharp angles, strong headlines and fast turnaround coverage
• Identify important leads from press conferences, documents, tips and source reporting that may be overlooked by others
• Write with clarity, speed and the distinctive New York Post voice that is authoritative, direct and engaging

Requirements

• 7 to 10 years of experience in a fast-paced newsroom working on daily or near-daily deadlines
• Proven track record of investigative or enterprise reporting with strong clips demonstrating depth and impact
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain sources across multiple sectors
• Strong news judgment and the ability to identify high-value stories quickly
• Exceptional writing skills with the ability to deliver fast, clean and compelling copy under pressure
• Comfort working in a highly collaborative, deadline-driven environment
• Deep familiarity with New York City news, politics and institutional power structures preferred
• A passion for accountability reporting and storytelling that drives real-world impact

This is an on-site position based in our New York City newsroom.

Pay

Base pay range: $95,000 - $110,000. 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.

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.

Schedule

Sun–Thurs, 10:00 AM–6:00 PM