Page Six West Coast News Editor, Exclusives

Job Description : The New York Post delivers news, sports, pop culture and entertainment with unmatched speed, attitude and authority, reaching more than 90 million unique viewers each month. With a 225 year legacy and a fast moving digital first newsroom, the Post operates across print, digital, video, audio, app, television and commerce, and continues to define the city’s most talked about stories. Page Six is one of the most iconic brands in entertainment and pop culture journalism, and we’re looking for a strategic, experienced editorial leader to take it to the next level on the West Coast. Reporting into the News Editor, Exclusives, with a dotted line to the News Editor, California Post, the Page SIx West Coast News Editor, Exclusives will lead Page Six’s enterprise operation on the West Coast and differentiate Page Six and the California Post in an increasingly crowded landscape. This role is responsible for building and guiding a team of reporters focused on original, agenda-setting stories, identifying exclusive beats, and cultivating sources that allow Page Six to break the news, not chase it. This is a senior, strategic role that oversees stories from ideation to execution. The ideal candidate understands that exclusives are integral to the continued growth and evolution of Page Six as a business. We need someone with a proven track record of delivering fast-paced stories on the West Coast while adhering to the highest journalistic standards of sourcing and accuracy. They need a network of industry contacts and a deep understanding of California and what Angelinos really care about in the Entertainment space. Responsibilities: Lead and manage a team of West Coast reporters focused on identifying, developing, and executing exclusive, agenda-setting stories that distinguish Page Six and the California Post from their competitors, drive sustained impact and audience growth. Maintaining existing and developing new industry contacts. Attend daily Page Six Exclusives and California Post meetings to identify source opportunities, troubleshoot reporting challenges, and refine news strategy in real time. Work closely with New York and California newsrooms to drive original reporting and break exclusives. Ensure exclusive story efforts are tightly aligned with broader news priorities and coverage plans of Page Six and the California Post. Contribute to the broader growth of Page Six and the California Post by increasing editorial authority and reputation. The ideal candidate will have: A minimum of 7 years professional experience in entertainment journalism, with significant success breaking news and developing sources. Strong experience leading teams during breaking news situations and advancing stories through diverse sourcing and follow-up reporting. A strong understanding of journalistic ethics and the legal standards governing reporting, including source protection, libel and defamation, and responsible handling of sensi