Part-Time Tabloid Editor — Deadline‑Driven, NYC

New York Post Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

The New York Post is seeking an experienced editor for a part-time role (16-24 hours per week) serving the Sunday staff, onsite in Midtown Manhattan.

The editor will act as line and assignment editor, transforming breaking copy on deadline into the Post's distinctive tabloid voice and directing a team of reporters.

This position supports local, national and international coverage for web and Sunday print, with a Friday–Saturday schedule and 1–2 onsite days in the Midtown office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher required.
• Minimum 5 years editing in a busy newsroom.
• Experience editing/re-writing breaking news and long-form stories in lively tabloid prose for web and print.
• Strong understanding of The Post's voice; ability to find stories readers crave.
• Willingness to collaborate with NYC journalists.

Responsibilities

• Mine, assign and edit an array of stories on immediate deadline for web and Sunday print.
• Transform breaking copy on deadline to The Post's tabloid voice.
• Provide clear direction to a team of reporters and editors.
• Cover local, national and international news, investigations and features for web and Sunday print.
• Collaborate with a close-knit team of NYC journalists and editors.

Skills

Editing

Deadline-driven

Story discovery

Collaborative

Voice/tone

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Job description

The New York Post is seeking an experienced editor for a part-time role (16-24 hours per week) serving the Sunday staff, onsite in Midtown Manhattan.

The editor will act as line and assignment editor, transforming breaking copy on deadline into the Post's distinctive tabloid voice and directing a team of reporters.

This position supports local, national and international coverage for web and Sunday print, with a Friday–Saturday schedule and 1–2 onsite days in the Midtown office.