Page Six Associate Editor

New York Post; New York (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The New York Post is seeking a seasoned digital journalist to lead and edit entertainment coverage for Page Six Digital, ensuring fast, SEO-driven reporting and compelling storytelling. The role requires at least 4 years in a digital newsroom as writer/editor, strong editing, reporting, and media-law understanding, plus adaptability for nights and holidays.

On-site NYC-based role; NYC-based candidates will be expected to report into the office 5 days per week. LA-based candidates considered.

Qualifications

• Requires at least 4 years in a digital newsroom as writer and editor.
• Exceptional editing, writing and reporting skills.
• Understanding of media law and reporting on sensitive issues.

Responsibilities

• Assign and edit multiple stories per day from a team of writers and reporters.
• Write daily SEO-optimized news stories with speed, efficiency and clean copy.
• Think strategically about the daily entertainment news cycle and pitch stories to move topics forward.
• Be a self-starter and able to work independently, especially at night.
• Use traffic analytics to guide coverage and measure success.
• Operate efficiently in breaking news situations and coordinate with other departments.

Skills

Digital newsroom

Editing

SEO

CMS experience

Web analytics

Tools

Google Analytics

Parse.ly

Job description

Job Description

The New York Post delivers the best in news, sports, entertainment and pop culture with wit, irreverence, and authority. Over the past 225+ years, The Post has evolved into a multi-platform media company spanning print, digital, video, audio, app, television and commerce.

Page Six Digital is the modern evolution of the iconic gossip column, delivering the latest in celebrity news, entertainment, and pop culture with a bold, fast-paced digital edge. As the go-to destination for breaking stories, exclusive scoops, and viral moments, Page Six has grown far beyond its print roots to become a dynamic, multi-platform brand that reaches millions of readers daily across web, social, and video.

Note: the schedule for this role is Sun-Thurs, 4pm-12am EST.

Responsibilities

• Assign and edit multiple stories per day from a team of writers and reporters
• Write daily SEO-optimized news stories with speed, efficiency and clean copy
• Think strategically about the daily entertainment news cycle and pitch stories to move topics forward
• Be a self-starter and feel confident in making decisions and working independently, particularly at night
• Use traffic analytics (Google Analytics, Parse.ly, etc.) to help guide coverage and determine successes
• Think quickly on their feet and operate efficiently in breaking news situations
• Work with social, video, photo, and other departments seamlessly to enhance news coverage

Qualifications

• At least 4 years of digital newsroom experience as both a writer and editor
• Exceptional editing, writing and reporting skills
• Understanding of media law and reporting on sensitive issues
• Deep understanding of celebrities and trending entertainment topics
• Strong news judgment and ability to craft enticing, SEO-optimized headlines
• Knowledge of SEO best practices and social trends
• Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced online news environment
• Experience using content management systems and web analytics tools
• Flexibility in covering holidays, live pop culture events (i.e. Oscars, Super Bowl, etc.) and working outside business hours when needed

Note: The New York Post adheres to an on-site work model. NYC-based candidates will be expected to report into the office 5 days per week. Also open to LA-based candidates.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other protected characteristic. EEO/Disabled/Vets

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Base Pay Range: $75,000 - $90,000

We’re committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation to attract top talent. This pay 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.

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.