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The New York Post digital team is looking for a full-time Reporter, Health & Wellness (Tues-Sat, 7am – 3pm) plugged into the world of health, fitness, diet and wellness. This individual must be a self-starter with excellent health contacts and exclusive access to embargoed studies, as well as the ability to break down complicated information and statistics into lively, relatable and informative copy. The candidate will be expected to write breaking health news on deadline, while reporting out an array of fascinating health-related features. This might include digging into the debate over a controversial wellness topic; finding real people to discuss personal health struggles; and debunking myths and offering science-backed tips for healthier living.
Responsibilities:
- Craft compelling SEO optimized health news articles, meeting tight deadlines
- Produce a variety of content, including aggregated pieces, quick hits, and longer reported features
- Generate a continuous stream of pitches with timely news pegs and fresh angles
- Pitch story ideas off trending health topics on TikTok and other social media platforms
- Produce lively, informative and well-sourced copy on deadline
- Analyze various health studies and statistics, translating them into engaging and understandable content
- Stay abreast of health trends and information, ensuring content relevance
- Employ data-driven insights and analytics to propose strategic content initiatives
- Edit and self-publish articles with precision and adherence to publication standards
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field
- At least three years of experience as a health reporter
- Exceptional writing skills with a keen understanding of SEO principles
- Creative thinker with the ability to generate fresh perspectives and angles on health topics
- Strong knowledge of health trends, research methodologies, and data analysis techniques
- Proficiency in editing and self-publishing processes to ensure accuracy and adherence to publication guidelines
- Experience using analytics tools to inform content strategy and identify audience interests
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines while maintaining quality standards
- Proficiency in WordPress or similar CMS
Note: The NY Post adheres to a hybrid work model.
Salary Range: $60,000 – $70,000
At The New York Post we recognize that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as a company. As a result, our ranges reflect our good faith estimate to pay fairly as to what our ideal candidates are likely to expect, and we tailor our offers within the range based on the selected candidate’s experience, industry knowledge, technical and communication skills, and other factors that may prove relevant during the interview process.
In addition to compensation, the company provides eligible employees a comprehensive and highly competitive benefits package, with a variety of physical health, retirement and savings, caregiving, emotional wellbeing, transportation, and other benefits, including “elective” benefits employees may select to best fit the needs and personal situations of our diverse workforce.
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.