Homepage Editor Job at California Post in California

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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. 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!

As part of this bold expansion into Los Angeles, we are looking for a Homepage Editor to join the California Post team.

Reporting into the Digital Editor, the Homepage Editor will be part of the digital production team, working alongside other Homepage Editors and Associate Digital Editors to package stories and ensure the homepage reflects all top news developments. This role will focus on curating and updating the homepage with sharp headlines, compelling visuals, and clear editorial focus, while closely tracking story performance in real time. The Homepage Editor will adjust placement, framing, and packaging as needed to maximize reach and engagement, and will collaborate with reporters and editors across desks to ensure the homepage consistently delivers the most timely and impactful news coverage.

Base pay range

$80,000.00/yr - $100,000.00/yr

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

• 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, and highly collaborative, startup newsroom environment where duties outside of your role may be required
• Flexibility to work nights and weekends as news demands

Note

Note: This role will be expected to report on‑site 5 days per week.