New York Post is hiring: Associate Digital Editor, The California Post in Los An

Overview

Associate Digital Editor, The California Post. 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.

Base pay range

$65,000.00/yr - $75,000.00/yr

The New York Post is heading West – and this is your chance to be part of history as we open a brand-new newsroom and make a significant investment in Los Angeles. The California Post will be a game changer, putting the people of the Golden State first and holding the powerful to account across digital platforms and print. This is a unique, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity: The California Post will bring The New York Post’s DNA of powerful, agenda-setting journalism to the West Coast and be a fresh and fearless voice for common sense. Our focus will also go well beyond hard-hitting news and iconoclastic opinion. The nationally recognized Page Six will bring its sassy and brassy attitude directly to the entertainment capital of the world. The California Post Sports department will deliver muscular coverage of the biggest teams in town, from the locker room to the front office. Our Tech team will reveal the latest innovators and innovations that will shape the nation’s future. Los Angeles is one of the great cities of the world, and it’s time L.A. – and California at large – had a bold, new voice. The California Post will be that voice. California, here we come!

Role

As part of this bold expansion into Los Angeles, we are looking for an Associate Digital Editor for the California Post. Reporting into the Digital Editor, the Associate Digital Editor will help drive our digital-first publishing strategy by ensuring stories are packaged for maximum impact across platforms.

Application Instructions: Applicants should submit a cover letter or a short video cover letter. If submitting a video, please include a link to the video in your cover letter or as part of an additional document. We do not accept direct video file uploads.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily digital publishing operations for the California Post
• Edit stories for clarity, accuracy, and alignment with the Post’s style and voice
• Ensure timely posting of content across all digital platforms
• Package stories using SEO-driven keywords and update headlines as needed
• Track performance in real time using analytics tools and adjust accordingly
• Select and update photos, videos, and other digital assets to strengthen stories
• Work across Airtable to manage workflows and maintain accuracy
• Collaborate with reporters, editors, and producers to make coverage timely and compelling
• Assist with broader digital production and packaging needs as required

Requirements

• At least three years of newsroom experience, ideally at a digital-first publication
• Strong familiarity with WordPress and Airtable
• Proven ability to edit and publish stories quickly in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to write sharp, web-friendly headlines
• Excellent editorial judgment and strong communication skills
• Comfort using analytics tools to track story performance and inform strategy
• Experience with photo editing software and multimedia integration
• Familiarity with social media as a tool for story discovery and promotion
• Background in breaking news or fast-moving editorial environments preferred

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).

At The New York Post we recognize that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as a company. Our pay ranges reflect a good faith estimate of fair pay for ideal candidates and offers may be tailored within the range based on experience, industry knowledge, technical and communication skills, and other factors relevant during the interview process.

As an equal opportunity employer, The New York Post does not discriminate in hiring or employment terms based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, citizenship or any other characteristic protected by law. The company will consider reasonable accommodations to enable applicants to participate in the application process and to perform essential job functions, unless doing so would impose an undue hardship.

Pay Range: $65,000 - $75,000