Consumer Lifestyle Reporter, New York Post

New York Post

New York, NY, US
Base: $80,000 - $90,000; bonus/equity: not specifi...
On-site
Consumer spending and cost of living
Personal finance and store openings
Break and write viral stories fast
The New York Post is seeking a sharp, plugged-in Consumer Lifestyle Reporter who lives and breathes the most vital consumer issues of the day

Job Summary

  • The New York Post is seeking a sharp, plugged-in Consumer Lifestyle Reporter who lives and breathes the most vital consumer issues of the day.
  • This reporter should be versed in consumer spending, cost of living, personal finance, store openings and closings, consumer class actions and more.
  • Deliver daily news lists, with a mix of original and breaking news stories and deliver sharp, engaging copy quickly and accurately under tight deadlines.

Matching Summary

The New York Post is seeking a sharp, plugged-in Consumer Lifestyle Reporter who lives and breathes the most vital consumer issues of the day.

Salary

Base: $80,000 - $90,000; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: comprehensive and competitive benefits package

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • consumer spending and cost of living
  • personal finance and store openings
  • break and write viral stories fast
  • deliver news readers can use
  • original and breaking news stories
  • sharp, engaging copy quickly
  • timely, clickable stories

Nice-to-have

  • signature wit, irreverence and authority
  • thrive in a high-speed newsroom
  • sixth sense for what will make readers click
  • fresh, forward-thinking content

Key Requirements

  • minimum of 5 years' experience
  • consumer reporter in a lifestyle capacity
  • excellent news judgement
  • strong reporting skills
  • ability to identify trending content
  • proficiency in WordPress or similar CMS
  • Proficiency in Photoshop and web analytics preferred

Work Rights

Not specified

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