Page Six West Coast Staff Reporter

Position Overview The West Coast Staff Reporter will work on beats that enable Page Six and the California Post to break exclusives and compelling follow‑up stories. The role will help drive the continued evolution of the Page Six brand while strengthening its presence on the West Coast, working closely with the newly‑launched California Post and the New York newsroom. Responsibilities Pitch, develop and execute exclusive stories quickly and accurately that distinguish Page Six from its competitors to drive sustained impact and audience growth. Work closely with New York and California newsrooms to drive original reporting and break exclusives. Participate in meetings to pitch and refine story ideas and develop strategies to break news and follow‑ups. Report on mostly West Coast‑based beats and monitor court cases daily to break timely, accurate updates. Attend important court hearings and trials. Request police reports, mug shots, body‑camera footage, court filings, and financial, business and real estate records to support exclusive reporting. Develop and maintain trusted sources through cold calls, tips and networking. Conduct in‑person reporting and field coverage on the West Coast. Develop, report and publish long‑term exclusive stories and investigations. Qualifications Minimum of 3 years professional experience in entertainment journalism. Strong understanding of journalistic ethics and the legal standards governing reporting, including source protection, libel and defamation, and responsible handling of sensitive stories. Strong news judgment with a deep knowledge of the key players in the entertainment industry. Experience with requesting court documents and police records, reading legal documents and building sources. A creative outlook when it comes to breaking exclusive potentials and follow‑up stories to high‑performing articles. Strong spelling, grammar and fact‑checking skills. Ability to work collaboratively in a fast‑paced, high‑pressure newsroom environment. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Consistent delivery of agenda‑setting exclusives that lead coverage across the entertainment news cycle and help differentiate Page Six and the California Post from competitors. Measurable contribution to Page Six’s brand growth, audience engagement, and reputation as a market leader in entertainment news. Contribution to significant audience growth in the Californian market. Base Pay Range: $70,000 - $82,000. For benefits‑eligible roles, we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package covering health, retirement, wellbeing, and more, along with optional benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. To present, the role will be expected to report into the office 5 days per week (subject to change depending on business needs). Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other protected characteristic. EEO/Disabled/Vets Reasonable Accommodation If you need assistance or accommodation in completing your application or participating in an interview due to a disability, please email us at View email address on click.appcast.io with the subject line "Reasonable Accommodation" and a brief description of the assistance you require. #J-18808-Ljbffr Storyful