NY Post seeks a deputy business editor

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 220 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 looking for an accomplished journalist for the role of Deputy Business Editor to help supervise its award-winning business section.

Responsibilities:

• Assigning and editing breaking news stories filed by more than a half-dozen reporters and columnists
• Help reporters brainstorm, develop and execute enterprise stories and investigative pieces for The Post’s website and newspaper
• Collaborate with editors in art, photo and digital strategy to generate the greatest impact for stories on the web as well as print

Requirements:

• Sharp news judgement and the journalistic rigor that is required to make tough calls and produce significant stories that grab attention and force change is essential
• Demonstrated ability to edit and recast stories into clean and compelling copy on tight deadlines is essential
• Experience with legal reporting is a plus
• Key areas of coverage for The Post’s business desk include technology, media, retail and hospitality, real estate and Wall Street, including banks, hedge funds and private equity
• The ideal candidate will have at least three to five years of experience working in a fast paced digitally focused newsroom
• Editing experience is not specifically required — a strong reporter with a demonstrated track record of major scoops and investigative skills could also be an ideal candidate
• Social media and SEO knowledge is a plus

Note: The NY Post has returned to our NYC office in a hybrid capacity.

To apply, go here.