Job Description: The New York Post provides readers with the best in News, Sports, Pop Culture, Lifestyle and Entertainment – with signature wit, irreverence and authority averaging 90 million unique viewers a month. Over the past 224 years, the Post has evolved into a multi‑platform media company spanning print, digital, video, audio, app, television and commerce.
The New York Post is seeking an experienced Senior Lifestyle Editor to work across our lifestyle verticals, including sex & relationships, fashion, parenting, travel, food & drink, science & technology and general interest. The successful candidate will play a key role supporting the Lifestyle Editor, guiding the section as a highly experienced copy editor, comfortable editing deeply reported features as well as quick‑turnaround news hits, and skilled at mentoring writers.
Responsibilities Pitch innovative and agenda‑setting daily trending and long‑lede feature ideas.
Assign and edit trending daily stories, as well as long‑lede stories.
Oversee the production of a number of daily stories, including writing headlines in the Post’s signature wit, ensuring SEO best practices, and coordinating photo shoots.
Analyze web traffic to drive audience engagement and meet department goals.
Monitor the news to identify opportunities to add depth to headlines through original reporting, first‑person perspectives and expert explainers.
Mentor reporters on the team.
Coordinate closely with departments such as photo, video, commerce and audience development.
Requirements At least five years of editing experience in a news or fast‑moving magazine environment, preferably in a lifestyle department.
Excellent news judgement and strong editing and writing prowess.
Up‑to‑date awareness of topics and trends that interest the Post audience.
Proven understanding of what makes a story successful across digital platforms – from headlines to visuals and optimization.
Proficiency in WordPress or a similar CMS.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple stories, writers, and deadlines simultaneously.
Comfortable making fast, decisive editorial calls in a breaking‑news environment.
Collaborative team player who can work across departments including visuals, social, and audience development.
Familiarity with analytics tools and performance metrics to guide coverage and strategy.
This role will report to the Lifestyle Editor and will be expected to work on‑site in the office five days a week.
Equal Opportunity Employer: The New York Post is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other protected characteristic.
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities during the application and interview process.
Base Pay Range: $85,000 – $100,000. Compensation will reflect the role’s responsibilities and may vary based on the candidate’s experience, skills, location and other relevant factors.
Benefits: For benefits‑eligible roles we offer a comprehensive and competitive package covering health, retirement, wellbeing and more, along with optional benefits to meet the diverse needs of employees.
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In Summary: The New York Post is seeking an experienced Senior Lifestyle Editor to work across our lifestyle verticals, including sex & relationships, fashion, parenting, travel, food & drink, science & technology and general interest . Responsibilities Pitch innovative and agenda‑setting daily trending and long‑lede feature ideas . Oversee the production of a number of daily stories, including writing headlines in the Post’s signature wit .
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Descripción del trabajo: The New York Post ofrece a los lectores lo mejor en noticias, deportes, cultura pop, estilo de vida y entretenimiento con ingenio distintivo, irreverencia y autoridad que alcanza un promedio de 90 millones de espectadores únicos al mes. Durante los últimos 224 años, el Post se ha convertido en una compañía multimedia multi-plataforma que abarca la impresión, digital, video, audio, aplicación, televisión y comercio. El candidato exitoso desempeñará un papel clave en apoyar al Editor de Estilo de Vida, guiando la sección como editor de copias altamente experimentado, asegurando las mejores prácticas SEO y coordinando las características informadas profundamente así como los hits de noticias rápidas, y habilidosos para asesorar a los escritores. Responsabilidades Pitch innovador y fijar tendencias diarias de agenda e ideas de funciones de larga duración. asignar y editar historias cotidianas de tendencia, así como historias de largo plazo. Supervisar la producción de una serie de artículos diarios, incluida la redacción de titulares en el New York Post's signature wit commerce, garantizar las mejores practicas de SEO y coordinar tránsitos de tráfico. Analizar fotos web con éxito para impulsar el compromiso del público y cumplir con los objetivos del departamento. Monitorear las noticias para identificar oportunidades de agregar profundidad a los titulares a través de informes originales, perspectivas de primera persona y periodistas. Los mentores explican a los reporteros en el equipo. Coordinar estrechamente con los expertos que trabajan en este área, además de desarrollar cuátimetoria de trabajo. Todos los solicitantes calificados recibirán una consideración por empleo sin importar raza, color, religión, sexo, edad, origen nacional, estatus de veterano protegido, estado de discapacidad u otra característica protegida. Nos comprometemos a proporcionar alojamiento razonable para las personas cualificadas con discapacidades durante el proceso de solicitud y entrevista. Rango salarial básico: $85,000 $100,000. La compensación reflejará las responsabilidades del rol y puede variar según la experiencia, habilidades, ubicación y otros factores relevantes del candidato. Beneficios: Para funciones elegibles ofrecemos un paquete completo y competitivo que cubre salud, jubilación, bienestar y más, junto con beneficios opcionales para satisfacer las diversas necesidades de los empleados. #J-18808-Ljbffr