Page Six West Coast Staff Reporter

Job Description :

The New York Post delivers news, sports, pop culture and entertainment with unmatched speed, attitude and authority, reaching more than 90 million unique viewers each month. With a 225 year legacy and a fast moving digital first newsroom, the Post operates across print, digital, video, audio, app, television and commerce, and continues to define the city’s most talked about stories.

Page Six is one of the most iconic brands in entertainment and pop culture journalism, and we’re looking for a well-connected, competitive reporter to take our outlet to the next level. 

Based in California and reporting to the West Coast Deputy News Editor, Exclusives, the West Coast Staff Reporter will help develop, own and pursue beats that will enable Page Six and California Post to break exclusives and compelling follow-up stories.

This role will help drive the continued evolution of the Page Six brand while strengthening and expanding its presence on the West Coast. The role will also work closely with the newly-launched California Post. 

We’re looking for a reporter with a passion for compelling storytelling and delivering fast-paced stories while adhering to the highest journalistic standards of sourcing, accuracy and ethics. 

They need a network of industry contacts and a deep understanding of California and what Angelinos really care about in the Entertainment space.   

Responsibilities:

• Pitch, develop and execute exclusive stories quickly and accurately that distinguish Page Six from its competitors to drive sustained impact and audience growth.

• Work closely with New York and California newsrooms to drive original reporting and break exclusives.

• Participate in meetings to pitch and refine story ideas and develop strategies to break news/follow ups.

• Report on mostly West Coast-based beats and monitor court cases daily to break timely, accurate updates.

• Attend important court hearings and trials. 

• Knowledge of requesting 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.

• Conduct in-person reporting and field coverage on the West Coast.

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

The ideal candidate will have:

• A minimum of 3 years professional experience in entertainment journalism.

• 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 and building sources.

• 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.

• The ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, high-pressure newsroom environment.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

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

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

• Contribution to significant audience growth in The Californian market.  

 

Note: This role will be expected to report into the office 5 days per week (subject to change depending on business needs).

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Base Pay Range: $70,000 - $82,000

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.