Job Description
Job Description : The New York Post delivers the best in News, Sports, Entertainment and Pop Culture with wit, irreverence and authority. Over the past 223 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 creative, experienced, and passionate
Women's Sports Reporter to expand our coverage of women's sports. The ideal candidate will bring a modern approach to sports reporting, covering teams like the Liberty (WNBA) and Gotham FC (NWSL), while producing engaging content across multiple platforms. This role requires someone who can connect with both die-hard fans and those new to the world of women's sports.
Please note, due to the nature of this role, candidates must have a flexible schedule and be available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed to align with the sports calendar and breaking news events.
Responsibilities: - Cover the world of women's sports with a focus on key New York teams such as the Liberty (WNBA) and Gotham FC (NWSL).
- Produce compelling content across platforms, including written articles, video reports, and social media posts.
- Identify and report unique stories, ranging from breaking news to off-the-field features.
- Communicate passion for women's sports to a broad audience, from dedicated fans to newcomers.
- Maintain flexibility to work nights, weekends, and travel as needed based on the sports calendar.
- Collaborate with the broader New York Post sports team to ensure comprehensive coverage.
Requirements: - 3-5 years of experience as a sports reporter, with proven fieldwork and a desire to grow in the role.
- Strong storytelling skills with the ability to produce content for social media, video, and written articles (experience on deadline is preferred).
- Familiarity with WordPress and SEO best practices to optimize content for digital platforms.
- Proficiency in interpreting traffic and analytics to inform reporting strategies.
- A clear passion and knowledge of women's sports, with the ability to offer informed opinions and insights.
- Strong collaboration skills and the ability to work effectively within a team of sports reporters.
- Ability to travel as needed for coverage and adapt to a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends.
Note: The New York Post adheres to a hybrid work model.
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: 60,000 - 80,000 NYP Holdings, Inc.
Job Tags
Holiday work, Local area, Flexible hours, Night shift, Afternoon shift,