Page Six Editor (Temporary)

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

Job Description

The New York Post seeks a temporary Editor to join the Page Six digital team. This role requires strong editorial judgement, sharp news instincts, and the ability to lead with confidence in a fast‑paced, high‑visibility environment while collaborating closely across teams to maximize impact.

Schedule: Mon‑Fri, 12‑8pm EST. The role is temporary and expected to run through September.

Responsibilities

• Assign and edit multiple stories daily from a team of writers and reporters, ensuring accuracy, voice, and quality standards are met.
• Write daily SEO‑optimized news stories with speed, efficiency, and clean, engaging copy.
• Approach the daily entertainment news cycle strategically, pitching ideas that advance stories and keep coverage competitive.
• Exercise strong editorial judgement and operate independently, confidently making decisions in a fast‑paced environment, particularly during evening hours.
• Leverage traffic analytics (Google Analytics, Parse.ly, etc.) to inform coverage decisions and evaluate content performance.
• Respond rapidly to developing stories, maintaining accuracy and composure while managing high‑pressure, real‑time news situations.
• Collaborate closely with social, video, photo, and cross‑functional teams to maximize the reach and impact of coverage.

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience in a digital newsroom environment, with a background in both writing and editing.
• Exceptional editing, writing, and reporting skills, with a sharp eye for detail and voice.
• Solid understanding of media law and best practices when reporting on sensitive or high‑profile subjects.
• Deep knowledge of celebrities, pop culture, and the evolving entertainment landscape.
• Strong news judgment with the ability to craft compelling, SEO‑optimized headlines that drive engagement.
• Proficiency in SEO best practices and awareness of emerging social and digital trends.
• Proven ability to multitask and thrive in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven news environment.
• Experience working with content management systems and utilizing web analytics tools to inform editorial decisions.
• Flexibility to cover holidays, major live events (e.g., the Oscars, Super Bowl), and work non‑traditional hours as needed.

Location: The position is open to candidates based in New York City or Los Angeles. The New York Post adheres to a hybrid work model.

Vendor Engagement: This is a temporary engagement facilitated through a third‑party vendor. While the role supports The New York Post, employment and payroll will be managed by the vendor.

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

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Base Pay Range: $40 - $50/hr

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.