New York Post is hiring: Enterprise Politics Reporter, The California Post in Lo

Overview

Enterprise Politics Reporter, The California Post — Join to apply for the Enterprise Politics Reporter, The California Post role at New York Post. The New York Post is expanding to Los Angeles with The California Post and is looking for an enterprise-focused Politics Reporter to join the California Post team. Reporting into the Politics Editor, this role will dig beneath the headlines to uncover stories that matter, through data-driven investigations, public records, or exclusive sources. You will produce deeply reported, narrative-rich storytelling that holds the powerful to account across California’s political landscape.

As part of this expansion, we are seeking reporters with great contacts, sharp instincts, and the drive to pursue stories others miss. The ideal candidate is a natural digger who can turn a tip into a must-read exclusive to lead our digital platforms and front page.

Responsibilities

• Lead deep-dive and investigative reporting on California politics in Sacramento and Los Angeles.
• Develop and execute enterprise journalism using tools such as public records, FOIA, data analysis, and strong political contacts to uncover stories that matter.
• Analyze budgets, legislation, campaign finance, court filings, and other sources to surface trends and hold institutions and power players accountable.
• Break exclusive investigative stories and pursue original angles beyond surface-level coverage.
• Collaborate with editors to refine story ideas, findings, and presentation for digital and print.
• Use social media and digital tools to report, source, promote, and enrich investigations.
• Maintain rigorous fact-checking and narrative clarity under extended deadlines.
• Monitor political developments to inform longer-form storytelling.
• Work with visual and digital teams to integrate charts, graphics, and supplementary content into investigative stories.

Requirements

• 5+ years of investigative or enterprise political reporting in a newsroom setting.
• Proven track record of uncovering complex stories through public records, data analysis, and exclusive sourcing.
• Exceptional editorial judgment and narrative storytelling abilities, particularly with long-form journalism.
• Data-driven mindset: ability to interpret and analyze public financial records, court documents, or policy datasets.
• Expertise in FOIA processes, public records, and accountability reporting methods.
• Strong source network within government, advocacy, legal, or community sectors.
• Proficiency with WordPress or CMS platforms; familiarity with analytics dashboards and data visualization is a plus.
• High adaptability in a fast-paced environment with flexibility for irregular hours as investigative work demands.
• Strong writing and reporting skills; on-camera experience is strongly preferred to present stories on video for digital and social platforms.
• Clear communication, collaboration, and resilience in managing prolonged, high-stakes reporting projects.

Note: The New York Post adheres to a hybrid work model. This role will be expected to report into the office 4 days per week (subject to change depending on business needs).

Job Details

• Base pay range: $95,000.00/yr - $110,000.00/yr
• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Writing/Editing
• Industries: Media Production, Retail Books and Printed News, and Broadcast Media Production and Distribution

In addition to compensation, the company provides a comprehensive benefits package, including medical insurance, vision, 401(k), parental leave, and other benefits. The New York Post is an equal opportunity employer.

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