Digital Entertainment Editor (Temp) - Fast News & SEO

News Corporation; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 55,104 - 68,880; Part time

Job summary

The New York Post seeks a temporary Editor to join its Page Six digital team in New York City. This role demands strong editorial judgment, sharp news instincts, and the ability to lead confidently in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include assigning and editing stories daily, writing SEO-optimized news articles, and collaborating across teams.

This role offers a hybrid work model and requires flexibility for holidays and major live events. The pay range is $40 - $50 per hour.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in a digital newsroom environment.
• Exceptional editing, writing, and reporting skills.
• Solid understanding of media law.
• Deep knowledge of celebrities and pop culture.
• Strong news judgment for engaging headlines.
• Proficiency in SEO and digital trends.
• Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assign and edit daily stories from a team of writers.
• Write daily SEO-optimized news stories quickly.
• Make strategic pitches for entertainment news coverage.
• Operate independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Use traffic analytics to guide content decisions.
• Respond rapidly to developing stories under pressure.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to maximize impact.

Skills

Content management systems

SEO best practices

News judgment

Writing and editing

Multitasking

Tools

Google Analytics

Parse.ly

Job description

The New York Post seeks a temporary Editor to join its Page Six digital team in New York City. This role demands strong editorial judgment, sharp news instincts, and the ability to lead confidently in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include assigning and editing stories daily, writing SEO-optimized news articles, and collaborating across teams.

This role offers a hybrid work model and requires flexibility for holidays and major live events. The pay range is $40 - $50 per hour.