What are the responsibilities and job description for the PT News Editor (Sunday) position at New York Post?
The New York Post provides readers with the best in News, Sports, Pop Culture and Entertainment – with signature wit, irreverence and authority averaging 90 million unique viewers a month. Over the past 220 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 seasoned PT News Editor who can thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. This role consists of a full shift on Sunday, with the possibility of providing extra coverage as needed.
Requirements:
- Juggle multiple stories and reporters with of-the-moment deadlines
- Vet, assign, and edit major news stories on a range of topics
- Spot potentially viral stories from any corner of the globe and coordinate with newsroom personnel to best tell the story
- Strong news judgment
- Deep experience using social media platforms for news gathering purposes; think digital first
- Experience with SEO
- Adherence to the Post’s signature style
- Be eager to collaborate with personnel across the newsroom
- At least 5 years experience in a breaking news environment or nationally-focused newsroom; leadership experience preferred
- Newspaper experience preferred
Note: The NY Post has returned to our NYC office in a hybrid capacity.
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.
