News Corporation is hiring: Homepage Editor, The California Post in Los Angeles

Homepage Editor, The California Post - News Corp

The California Post is launching a brand‑new newsroom in Los Angeles, and we are looking for a talented Homepage Editor to curate the top stories and drive digital engagement. Reporting to the Digital Editor, you will work alongside other editors to package stories, track real‑time performance, and ensure the homepage consistently reflects the most timely and impactful coverage.

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 an additional document. We do not accept direct video file uploads.

Responsibilities

• Program the homepage, balancing the most important, engaging, and attention‑grabbing stories of the moment.
• Use analytics to guide decisions while keeping the needs of our core audience front and center.
• Collaborate with editors across departments to ensure seamless coverage and story presentation.
• Serve as a go‑to resource for digital publishing best practices across the newsroom.
• Pitch stories of interest to the California Post audience across all sections.
• Track performance in real time, making adjustments to maximize reach and engagement.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience as a breaking news/homepage editor in a fast‑paced online newsroom.
• Track record of managing or programming a homepage, ensuring balanced coverage across verticals and highlighting the most important stories of the moment.
• Strong editorial judgment and communication skills, with a proven ability to prioritize and package stories that drive digital engagement.
• Hands‑on experience with WordPress is required, with comfort navigating a CMS under deadline pressure.
• Proven ability to write sharp, web‑friendly headlines that are optimized for both readers and search engines.
• Demonstrated familiarity with SEO best practices and how they inform digital publishing strategy.
• Experience using analytics tools to monitor performance in real time and adjust story framing, placement, and packaging accordingly.
• Ability to leverage visuals, multimedia, and social media to enhance stories and maximize reach.
• Must be comfortable working in a fast‑paced, highly collaborative, startup newsroom environment where duties outside of your role may be required.
• Flexibility to work nights and weekends as news demands.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Pay Range: $80,000 – $90,000