Lifestyle Reporter, The California Post

Job Description :

The California Post is seeking a sharp, plugged-in Lifestyle Reporter who lives and breathes the internet — someone with a keen eye for the buzzy, the bizarre, and the deeply human stories that drive conversation online. From viral TikTok trends to feel-good Facebook tales and everything in between, this reporter knows how to spot a story before it breaks — and write it fast, with flair. If you thrive in a high-speed newsroom and have a sixth sense for what will make readers click, we want to hear from you.

Application Instructions:

Applicants should submit a cover letter and applicable work samples/clips for consideration.

Responsibilities:

Scour the internet daily to surface compelling lifestyle and human interest stories before they trend Deliver sharp, engaging copy quickly and accurately under tight deadlines Consistently pitch exclusive exclusive stories and trends that are exceptionally clickable, and aligned with the Post's voice Work with editors and photo/video teams to secure impactful visuals that elevate storytelling Stay ahead of digital trends and emerging platforms to ensure fresh, forward-thinking content

Requirements:

A minimum of 1-3 years' experience as a digital reporter, ideally in a lifestyle/entertainment capacity Excellent news judgement, strong reporting skills and the ability to identify the next big talking point Ability to find fresh and compelling ways into trending lifestyle and human-interest stories that fit The Post brand A smart, lively writing style Proficiency in WordPress or similar CMS, Photoshop and web analytics preferred Some flexibility in scheduling, especially during awards and special events

Note:

This role will be expected to report into the office 5 days per week. 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. If you need assistance or accommodation in completing your application or participating in an interview due to a disability, email us at humanresources@newscorp.com. Please put "Reasonable Accommodation" in the subject line and provide a brief description of the type of assistance you need. This inbox will not be monitored for application status updates. Please refer to the privacy notice at the bottom of this page for submitting any data access, deletion, or other data subject rights requests, where permitted under your local laws and regulations.

Base Pay Range:

65,000 - 75,000 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. At the New York Post, we're passionate about providing readers with the best in National News, Sports, Entertainment, and Lifestyle like only the Post can - with wit, irreverence and authority.

OUR BRANDS

Include The New York Post:

expert news, extensive, award-winning sports coverage, and insider commentary,

Page Six:

an influential leader in celebrity and entertainment news, Decider.

com:

helping the on-demand generation discover the best streaming content, and

Alexa:

our luxury lifestyle print edition focused on the best in luxury fashion, real estate and travel.

OUR REACH

People love us. We are one of the largest growing digital networks, averaging over 90 million unique visitors a month! Our social footprint continues to expand across Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube, where our videos average 313 million monthly views.

OUR PEOPLE

The Post team is a group of diverse, creative, passionate minds - ever evolving and innovating. We believe news doesn't have to be boring to be news… so we make sure it isn't!

OUR GROWTH

An ever evolving multi-platform media company, we span print, digital, video, social, podcast, app, commerce/affiliate, original TV programming, and Post Sports+, our newly launched Sports membership experience! We're growing. Come join us!