New York Post

Tech Reporter, The California Post Job at New York Post in San Francisco

New York Post, San Francisco, CA, United States, 94199

Overview

New York Post is expanding to California with The California Post. The California Post will bring The New York Post’s DNA of powerful, agenda-setting journalism to the West Coast and be a bold, new voice for California across digital platforms and print. We are looking for a San Francisco based Tech Reporter to cover the innovation, disruption, and drama in California's tech hubs, from AI to defence and social media. Reporting to the LA Specialist Editor, the Tech Reporter will break news, write enterprise stories, and deliver sharp analysis on the companies, trends, and people changing the tech world.

Base pay range

$80,000.00/yr - $95,000.00/yr

This range is provided by New York Post. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Responsibilities

Cover the biggest developments in technology, from breaking news to deeper investigative and enterprise reporting.
Develop and maintain strong sources in Silicon Valley and across the broader tech industry.
Pitch original ideas and chase down scoops that reflect strong sourcing and a nose for news.
Break down complex issues with clarity and voice, delivering stories that appeal to both casual readers and business insiders.
Report and write clean, accurate, and compelling stories on deadline.
Stay plugged into industry trends, earnings reports, and breaking developments across Silicon Valley, LA, and beyond.
Analyze and interpret data to identify trends and generate story ideas.
Work closely with editors and colleagues across desks to shape coverage and ensure the California Post is ahead on the most important tech stories.
Ensure all stories are optimized for digital consumption, including SEO-friendly headlines and effective use of visuals.
Use WordPress and other newsroom tools to file and publish stories.
Use social platforms, public records, and events to find stories and expand reach.

Requirements

At least five years of experience in a newsroom, ideally covering tech, business, or general news.
A strong understanding of the tech industry and its major players.
Excellent writing, reporting, and fact-checking skills, with the ability to work on tight deadlines.
Strong network of sources within the tech sector and proven ability to break news.
Fast and clean writer with a sharp eye for angles that others might miss.
High level of self-motivation, commitment to teamwork and ability to win in a competitive environment.
Experience working in a digital first environment with an eye on engagement.
Strong instincts for what makes a story click and how to bring it to life.
A willingness to work in a fast paced environment and jump on breaking news.
On-camera experience is strongly preferred, as we’re looking for reporters who are comfortable discussing and presenting their stories on video to help extend our journalism across digital and social platforms.
A strong social media presence or following is a plus.
Must be flexible and adaptable as news demands shift, including availability to work evenings, weekends, and during breaking news events when needed.

Equal Opportunity

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.