Page Six Associate Editor

Storyful; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Page Six in New York is seeking an experienced Associate Editor to lead coverage for its digital team. The role requires sharp editing and reporting, and the ability to drive breaking stories across platforms, with a deadline-driven mindset.

You will assign stories, write SEO-optimized copy, and collaborate with social, video, and photo departments while managing nights and weekend coverage.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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 and working outside business hours when needed.

Responsibilities

• Assign and edit multiple stories daily from a team of writers and reporters
• Write daily SEO-optimized news stories with speed and clean copy
• Think strategically about the daily entertainment news cycle and pitch stories
• Be self-starter and make decisions, especially at night
• Use traffic analytics to guide coverage and measure successes
• Work with social, video, photo, and other departments to enhance coverage
• Coordinate breaking news coverage efficiently

Skills

Editing

Writing

Reporting

Media law

Celebrity trends

SEO

Analytics

CMS

Diversity in coverage

Tools

CMS platforms

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. We are seeking a knowledgeable Associate Editor to join the Page Six digital team. The ideal candidate is a sharp, savvy editor with an instinct for what makes a compelling story and the ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven newsroom. This role is ideal for an experienced journalist who can confidently lead coverage, make quick editorial decisions, and identify opportunities to grow audience engagement across platforms. The Associate Editor will play a key role in shaping Page Six’s daily news coverage, from breaking celebrity news and trending stories to original reporting and SEO‑driven content.

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.

Base Pay Range:

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.

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 Reasonable Accommodation

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application and/or interview process.

New York Post Media Group is home to the oldest continuously‑published daily newspaper in the United States, The New York Post, founded by Alexander Hamilton in 1801. Its portfolio also houses some of the nation’s premier digital destinations for news, sports and entertainment, including The California Post and fabled Page Six gossip column, a world leader in breaking celebrity news that has evolved into its own iconic and powerful brand. The Post Digital Network is composed of the flagship NYPost.com, TheCaliforniaPost.com, PageSix.com, including Page Six Style, and Decider.com, covering streaming television and movies. The New York Post Media Group is owned by News Corp (Nasdaq: NWS, NWSA; ASX: NWS, NWSLV).