Assistant Wellness Editor

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 looking for a full-time Temporary Assistant Wellness Editor (M-F) with an anticipated engagement running from mid-May through mid-December. 

Reporting to the Wellness Editor, the ideal candidate is plugged into the world of health and wellness — and brimming with ideas. You must be a self-starter who can juggle a mix of reporting, writing and editing, working under deadline while still maintaining close attention to detail. We’re seeking a journalist who can translate complex health data into buzzy, tabloid-style hits without sacrificing accuracy, while also keeping a lookout for the next wellness trend no one’s covered yet.

Responsibilities:

• Write and publish about one story a day. These will include quick hits like a summary of a new health study or a service-driven article, plus lengthier pieces on trends and case studies. 

• Develop both faster turnaround and longer-lead features. For example, you might talk to someone in a pharmaceutical class-action suit for a newsy exclusive like this story, or you could talk to multiple case studies and doctors for a trend piece like this one.

• Assist the Wellness Editor in editing stories by Wellness Reporters.

• Help execute brand partnerships, including liaising with brand representatives, writing copy, and seeing content through the print production process.

• Think strategically about the daily news cycle to identify stories that will generate traffic, drive engagement and generally get people talking.

• Understand The Post’s voice and point of view to most effectively reach readers with important and relevant information about their health.

Requirements:

• At least 3 years of experience as an editor in an online news environment, ideally with a focus on health and wellness

• Proficiency in digital strategy, analytics and SEO best practices and tools

• Experience managing and mentoring reporters of varying experience levels

• Excellent judgment as to what drives audiences across various digital platforms

• A genuine interest in health, wellness and lifestyle topics, with a commitment to providing accurate and valuable information to readers

• Ability to work a full-time M-F 10–6 schedule

Note: This position will be expected to adhere to a hybrid work model and be on-site 3 days per week.

Please note that this is a temporary engagement facilitated through a third-party vendor. While the role supports The New York Post, employment and payroll will be managed by the vendor.

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Base Pay Range: $1,700 - $2,000/week

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