Sports Reporter (General Assignment), The California Post Job at News Corporatio

Overview

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.

The New York Post Media Group 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).

Our brands include The New York Post, Page Six, and Decider, with a broad multi-platform presence across digital and print.

Responsibilities

• Play a major role in daily coverage of the varied topics and teams, including breaking news, game coverage, features, and analysis
• Build and maintain strong sources inside the team, league, and broader sports community
• File timely stories with accuracy, flair, and authority that reflect The Post’s voice
• Pitch and deliver viral or buzzworthy stories that go beyond game results to highlight personalities, culture, and storylines fans are talking about
• File real-time updates during games, breaking news, and live events
• Collaborate with editors and colleagues to deliver innovative, engaging coverage across platforms
• Report sports stories that will attract new readers and help expand The Post’s digital presence
• Write unique stories in a timely fashion to keep readers informed and entertained
• Expertly 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 discovery
• Work cooperatively as a team member under tight deadlines

Requirements

• 1-2+ years’ experience in an online news environment
• Ability to leverage multimedia content to enhance stories and user experience
• Journalism chops; understanding what to promote, what is breaking news
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines
• Familiarity with content management systems, photo editing software, SEO and web analytics tools a plus
• Willingness to work overtime, weekday nights and on weekends
• A strong social media presence or following is preferred
• On-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 platforms

Note: The New York Post Media Group 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).

Compensation and Benefits

Pay Range: $65,000 – $75,000

At The New York Post we recognize that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as a company. 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.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer