About The Role

The New York Post delivers the best in news, sports, entertainment and pop culture with wit, irreverence, and authority. Over the past 225+ years, The Post has evolved into a multi-platform media company spanning print, digital, video, audio, app, television and commerce.

Page Six Digital is the modern evolution of the iconic gossip column, delivering the latest in celebrity news, entertainment, and pop culture with a bold, fast-paced digital edge. As the go-to destination for breaking stories, exclusive scoops, and viral moments, Page Six has grown far beyond its print roots to become a dynamic, multi-platform brand that reaches millions of readers daily across web, social, and video.

We are seeking a knowledgeable Associate Editor to join the Page Six digital team. The ideal candidate is a sharp, savvy editor with an instinct for what makes a compelling story and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven newsroom. This role is ideal for an experienced journalist who can confidently lead coverage, make quick editorial decisions, and identify opportunities to grow audience engagement across platforms. The Associate Editor will play a key role in shaping Page Six’s daily news coverage, from breaking celebrity news and trending stories to original reporting and SEO-driven content.

Note: the schedule for this role is Sun-Thurs, 4pm-12am EST.

Responsibilities

Assign and edit multiple stories per day from a team of writers and reporters
Write daily SEO-optimized news stories with speed, efficiency and clean copy
Think strategically about the daily entertainment news cycle and pitch stories to move topics forward
Be a self-starter and feel confident in making decisions and working independently, particularly at night
Use traffic analytics (Google Analytics, Parse.ly, etc.) to help guide coverage and determine successes
Think quickly on their feet and operate efficiently in breaking news situations
Work with social, video, photo, and other departments seamlessly to enhance news coverage

Qualifications

At least 4 years of digital newsroom experience as both a writer and editor
Exceptional editing, writing and reporting skills
Understanding of media law and reporting on sensitive issues
Deep understanding of celebrities and trending entertainment topics
Strong news judgment and ability to craft enticing, SEO-optimized headlines
Knowledge of SEO best practices and social trends
Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced online news environment
Experience using content management systems and web analytics tools
Flexibility in covering holidays, live pop culture events (i.e. Oscars, Super Bowl, etc.) and working outside business hours when needed

Note: The New York Post adheres to an on-site work model. NYC-based candidates will be expected to report into the office 5 days per week. Also open to LA-based candidates.

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

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