New York Post is hiring: News Content Creator, The California Post in California

Overview

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The New York Post is heading West – and this is your chance to be a 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.

As part of this bold expansion into Los Angeles, we are looking for a talented and creative News Content Creator to join our social team. The ideal candidate will be deeply engaged in the social landscape, skilled in video editing, fluent in emerging trends, and adept at producing compelling content that connects with a broad, news-driven audience.

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).

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

In addition to compensation, the company provides eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package, with a variety of health, retirement, caregiving, emotional wellbeing, transportation, and other benefits, including elective options.

Responsibilities

• Package and publish content for California Post social media accounts across Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, X, Threads, and more
• Create short-form vertical videos, memes, graphics, and other engagement-focused posts
• Ability to appear on camera and deliver news content clearly and concisely on deadline
• Film, edit, and produce video content from live events, interviews, and in-house programming for social distribution, ensuring alignment with platform-specific best practices
• Pitch and execute timely, newsworthy, and trending content ideas
• Own the lifecycle of a story, from the pitch to production to social distribution
• Engage with audiences across California Post social channels, including moderating comments and facilitating meaningful interactions

Qualifications

• At least three years of content creation experience, including the development of engaging multimedia content across digital platforms
• Proficiency in video and photo editing software, including Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, Photoshop, CapCut, and Canva, with a portfolio demonstrating high-quality editing
• Strong news judgment with excellent writing and copy-editing skills
• Up-to-date knowledge of social media trends and platforms, with the ability to adapt strategies
• Experience managing social media accounts with large followings and driving audience growth
• Exceptional multitasking abilities and ability to work under tight deadlines in a fast-paced newsroom
• Passion for news, culture, and storytelling with the creativity to translate into engaging social content
• Ability to balance editorial standards with social-first content
• Flexible and adaptable to changing news demands, including availability for evenings, weekends, and breaking news
• A strong social media presence is preferred
• SEO experience is a plus

Note: The New York Post adheres to a hybrid work model. This role will require in-office presence as described above.

Job details

• Seniority level: Associate
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Design and Writing/Editing
• Industries: Media Production, Retail Books and Printed News, Technology, Information and Media

As an equal opportunity employer, the New York Post does not discriminate in hiring or the terms and conditions of employment because of protected characteristics. The company will consider reasonable accommodations to enable applicants to participate in the application process and perform essential job functions.