Sports Reporter (General Assignment), The California Post

The New York Post is heading West – and this is your chance to be a part of history as we open a brand-new newsroom and make a significant investment in Los Angeles. The California Post will be a game changer, putting the people of the Golden State first and holding the powerful to account across digital platforms and print. This is a unique, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity: The California Post will bring The New York Post’s DNA of powerful, agenda-setting journalism to the West Coast and be a fresh and fearless voice for common sense. Our focus will also go well beyond hard-hitting news and iconoclastic opinion. The nationally recognized Page Six will bring its sassy and brassy attitude directly to the entertainment capital of the world. The California Post Sports department will deliver muscular coverage of the biggest teams in town, from the locker room to the front office. Our Tech team will reveal the latest innovators and innovations that will shape the nation’s future. Los Angeles is one of the great cities of the world, and it’s time L.A. – and California at large – had a bold, new voice. The California Post will be that voice. California, here we come!The California Post is seeking a General Assignment Sports Reporter to cover anything and everything in the world of sports across California and beyond. From breaking news around teams, leagues, and athletes to viral cultural moments, this reporter will ensure the Post has the crucial angles covered while also working to break our own stories.This role is pivotal in keeping our readers informed, engaged, and up to date on the fast-moving world of sports — all in the Post’s signature, snappy voice.Application Instructions: Applicants should submit a cover letter or a short video cover letter. If submitting a video, please include a link to the video in your cover letter or as part of an additional document. We do not accept direct video file uploads.Responsibilities:Play a major role in daily coverage of the varied topics and teams, including breaking news, game coverage, features, and analysisBuild and maintain strong sources inside the team, league, and broader sports communityFile timely stories with accuracy, flair, and authority that reflect The Post’s voicePitch and deliver viral or buzzworthy stories that go beyond game results to highlight personalities, culture, and storylines fans are talking aboutFile real-time updates during games, breaking news, and live eventsCollaborate with editors and colleagues to deliver innovative, engaging coverage across platformsReport sports stories that will attract new readers and help expand The Post’s digital presenceWrite unique stories in a timely fashion to keep readers informed and entertainedExpertly cover the Rams on Sunday, the Lakers on Tuesday, the Dodgers on Wednesday and work the rewrite desk on Thursdays.Use social media and digital tools for news gathering and discoveryWork cooperatively as a team member under tight deadlinesRequirements:1-2+ years’ experience in an online news environmentAbility to leverage multimedia content to enhance stories and user experienceJournalism chops; understanding what to promote, what is breaking newsAbility to work in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlinesFamiliarity with content management systems, photo editing software, SEO and web analytics tools a plusWillingness to work overtime, weekday nights and on weekendsA strong social media presence or following is preferredOn-camera experience strongly preferred — reporters should be comfortable discussing and presenting stories on video, podcasts, and other formats to help extend our journalism across digital and social platformsNote: This role will be expected to report on-site 5 days per 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: $65,000 - $75,000