Job Description :

The New York Post provides readers with the best in News, Sports, Pop Culture 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 a Associate Digital Sports Editor/Producer to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of an iconic media brand as it continues to experience exponential growth online.

The New York Post Digital Production team is responsible for optimizing every story that goes live on website. The digital team has a hand in headlines, visuals, videos and story builds to ensure that it is up to The Post’s high standards.

Application Instructions: Please submit work samples or portfolio link for consideration.

Responsibilities: 

• Edit and produce stories from The Post’s award-winning staff of writers and columnists

• Handling breaking news and being able to write and/or produce stories to quickly publish in order to be competitive with rival news organizations

• Pitch and write stories by tracking social media sites and other news organizations closely

• Send multi-platform alerts to amplify our coverage

• Live-blogging coverage of the biggest events in sports

• Finding various ways to promote our staff’s in-depth reporting and strong takes

• Program the sports homepage, balancing the most important, engaging, and attention-grabbing stories of the moment

• An ability to work on your own and produce vibrant stories quickly and accurately 

• Use analytics to guide decisions while keeping the needs of our core audience front and center

Requirements: 

• At least 1-2 years of experience as a sports website producer or editor in a fast-paced online newsroom

• Strong editorial judgment and communication skills, with a proven ability to prioritize and package stories that drive digital engagement

• Hands-on experience with WordPress or a similar CMS

• Knowledge of all sports, especially New York teams, and a strong interest in the city’s sports culture

• 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

• Familiarity with the New York Post’s writing style and a willingness to adapt to our fast-paced, dynamic newsroom

• Ability to leverage visuals, multimedia, and social media to enhance stories and maximize reach

• Comfort working in a highly collaborative environment with editors, reporters, and digital producers, and flexibility to work nights and weekends

Note: The New York Post adheres to an on-site work model. This role will be expected to report into the office 5 days per week. The Shift schedule for this position is Thursday-Monday, 5 p.m. -1 a.m. EST.

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. EEO/Disabled/Vets

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Base Pay Range: 65,000 - 75,000

We’re committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation to attract top talent. This pay range reflects our good faith estimate for the role and may vary based on a candidate’s experience, skills, location, and other relevant factors.

For bonus-eligible roles, targets are determined based on multiple considerations, including market benchmarks and individual contributions.

For benefits-eligible roles, we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package covering health, retirement, wellbeing, and more, along with optional benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees.