Editor, Breaking News

Job Description : The New York Post delivers the best in News, Sports, Entertainment and Pop Culture with wit, irreverence and authority. Over the past 223 years, The Post has evolved into a multi-platform media company spanning print, digital, video, audio, app, television and commerce. The New York Post is seeking a tough, experienced and sharp-eyed journalist with exceptional news judgment to join the team as the Breaking News Editor (Mon-Fri, 9-5pm). This individual will be responsible for vetting, assigning, and editing breaking stories of importance, whether it's politics, criminal justice or any other major issue that affects and interests readers. We're looking for someone with a proven track record of delivering fast-paced stories while adhering to the highest journalistic standards of sourcing and accuracy. The ideal candidate is someone who is able to thrive in a highly charged atmosphere while juggling multiple reporters and stories with in-the-moment deadlines. Responsibilities: Spot and vet viral and breaking news pieces across all areas: hard news, politics, local events, global affairs. Edit and publish accurate and well-written stories quickly, while keeping a close eye on major developments Lead daily news meetings and help map out the biggest news of the day, as well as brainstorm other story ideas Manage and direct reporters on different beats across the country through the entire publication process, from initial idea to final publication. The ideal candidate will have/be: At least 5 years of experience in a major metropolitan or national newsroom Experience leading a team of at least five reporters in a newsroom environment Strong news judgement and editing chops A voracious consumer of news in all areas Experience editing multiple stories a day and turning them around quickly for both print and digital audiences A fiercely competitive spirit and the ability to deliver quality stories told in The Post's unique voice Understanding of SEO, social media and video best practices and how to utilize those resources to optimize content and reach a wide audience a plus Note: The NY Post adheres to a hybrid work schedule.This position will be required to come on-site 4 days a week. 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. Pay Range: 90,000 - 115,000

Created: 2024-11-04