Copy Editor, Features
New York Post
Hybrid
Regular employment
2 - 5 years of experience
Full Time
West New York, United States
Responsibilities
Job Description :
The New York Post provides readers req 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 sharp, fast, and pop culture–obsessed Copy Editor
(Sun-Wed & Fri, 12:30pm - 8:30pm) to join our Page Six/Lifestyle/Entertainment Copy Desk. This full-time role touches everything from celebrity gossip and theater reviews to health trends, fashion, and those unmistakable New York Post headlines — yes, you’ll get to write some of them.
We’re looking for someone with a keen editorial eye, strong print and digital chops, and an appreciation for the Post’s unique voice. If you thrive in a fast-paced newsroom, love a tight deadline, and can spot a misplaced comma from a mile away, we want to hear from you.
Note: The shift for this role is Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday, from 12:30 PM to 8:30 PM.
Responsibilities:
- Copy edit stories across Page Six, Lifestyle, Entertainment, and Arts & Culture — both short and feature-length
- Write headlines, captions, and display type for both digital and print
- Assist with print layouts for the newspaper
- Fact check and proofread stories with speed and accuracy
- Collaborate with reporters, editors, and digital producers to maintain Post standards
- Ensure consistency with AP and house style
- Jump into breaking news and high-volume moments with flexibility and calm
- Occasionally work late-night shifts for awards shows or major entertainment events
Requirements:
- 2–5 years of experience in copy editing, proofreading, and fact checking on tight deadlines
- Strong command of grammar, spelling, punctuation, and style (AP knowledge a must)
- Experience in both digital (WordPress/CMS) and print workflows
- Comfort with layout tools and editorial formatting for print
- A sharp instinct for voice, humor, and what makes a great headline
- Deep familiarity with pop culture, celebrities, and NYC’s cultural scene
- Ability to multitask and prioritize in a deadline-driven environment
- Willingness to work majority of the time in our Midtown Manhattan newsroom
Note: The New York Post adheres to a hybrid work model. This role will be expected to report into the office 4 days per week (subject to change depending on business needs).
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.
Pay Range: $62,400 - $75,000