Reporter, Page Six (Los Angeles Based)

Job Description :

Reporting into the Page Six News Editor, Exclusives, the Staff Reporter will help develop, own and pursue beats to break Page Six exclusives. This role will help the continued evolution of the Page Six brand. We’re looking for a reporter to deliver must-read stories while adhering to the highest journalistic standards of sourcing, accuracy and ethics.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute exclusive stories that distinguish Page Six from its competitors to drive audience growth.

• Participate in the daily Page Six Exclusives meeting to pitch and refine story ideas and develop strategies to break news/follow ups.

• Monitor court cases daily to break timely, accurate updates.

• Request police reports, mug shots, body-camera footage, court filings, and financial, business and real estate records to support exclusive reporting.

• Develop and maintain trusted sources through cold calls, tips and networking.

• Establish and maintain contacts with public relations representatives.

• Occasionally attend events to conduct interviews and provide on-the-ground reporting.

• Attend court hearings and trials.

• Develop, report and publish long-term exclusive stories/investigations.

Requirements:

• A minimum of 3 years professional experience in exclusive reporting.

• A strong understanding of journalistic ethics and the legal standards governing reporting, including source protection, libel and defamation, and responsible handling of sensitive stories.

• Strong news judgment with a deep knowledge of the key players in the entertainment industry.

• Experience with requesting court documents and police records, reading legal documents, building sources, communicating and forming relationships with reps.

• A creative outlook when it comes to breaking out exclusive potentials and follow up stories to high-performing articles.

• Strong spelling, grammar and fact-checking skills.

• Experience using WordPress or similar CMS platforms.

• The ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced newsroom environment

• Must be based in Los Angeles. 

Preferred Requirements:

• Experience utilizing research databases including LexisNexis.

• Proficiency in SEO best practices.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

• Consistent delivery of agenda-setting exclusives that lead coverage across the entertainment news cycle and help differentiate Page Six from its competitors.

• A measurable contribution to Page Six’s brand growth, audience engagement, and reputation as a market leader in entertainment news.

Note: This role will be expected to be based remote in Los Angeles. (subject to change depending on business needs).

At The New York Post we recognize that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as a company.  As a result, our ranges reflect our  good faith estimate to pay fairly as to what our ideal candidates are likely to expect, and we tailor our offers within the range based on the selected candidate's experience, industry knowledge, technical and communication skills, and other factors that may prove relevant during the interview process.

In addition to compensation, the company provides eligible employees a comprehensive and highly competitive benefits package, with a variety of physical health, retirement and savings, caregiving, emotional wellbeing, transportation, and other benefits, including “elective” benefits employees may select to best fit the needs and personal situations of our diverse workforce.

As an equal opportunity employer, the New York Post does not discriminate in hiring or the terms and conditions of employment because of an individual’s race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, citizenship or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. The New York Post will consider the provision of reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental disabilities of otherwise qualified applicants to enable them to participate in our application process and to effectively perform the essential functions of the job, unless doing so would impose an undue financial or operational hardship. ​