Lead Lifestyle Editor — California Trends & Headlines

New York Post Group; Pico Rivera (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The California Post seeks an experienced Lifestyle News Editor to direct coverage across sex & relationships, fashion, real estate, parenting, travel, food & drink, science & technology in California. They will craft headlines, optimize for SEO, and guide audience-driven storytelling in the Post’s distinctive voice.

The role requires a minimum of 10 years of editorial experience with strong news judgment, plus ability to mine social media and competitive sources for leads and depth.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years editorial experience in a news or high-volume magazine environment.
• Proven ability to direct lifestyle coverage and set a strategy.
• Strong editing and writing skills with audience-centric approach.

Responsibilities

• Generate and edit daily trending and exclusive lifestyle stories across verticals.
• Assign and edit stories, oversee headlines, SEO, and visuals.
• Analyze web traffic to drive engagement and meet department goals.
• Lead and manage lifestyle reporters and coordinate with visuals and audience development.

Skills

Editorial leadership

Audience analytics

SEO optimization

Headline writing

News judgment

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field

Tools

WordPress CMS

Google Analytics

Job description

The California Post seeks an experienced Lifestyle News Editor to direct coverage across sex & relationships, fashion, real estate, parenting, travel, food & drink, science & technology in California. They will craft headlines, optimize for SEO, and guide audience-driven storytelling in the Post’s distinctive voice.

The role requires a minimum of 10 years of editorial experience with strong news judgment, plus ability to mine social media and competitive sources for leads and depth.