Editor, Postscript/Books

Job Description :
The New York Post delivers the best in News, Sports, Entertainment and Pop Culture with wit, irreverence and authority. Over the past 221 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 seeking a PostScript/Books Editorto join our editorial team. As the PostScript/Books Editor, you will oversee editing of the Sunday opinion and ideas section and be at the forefront of shaping our publication's books-related content.
Responsibilities:

• Assume editorial responsibility for the Sunday opinion and ideas section, ensuring that all content is coherent, well-crafted, and aligned with the publication's editorial standards
• Collaborate with writers, columnists, and contributors to refine and enhance their pieces, providing editorial guidance and feedback
• Work closely with the design team to conceptualize and execute engaging layouts for opinion pieces, optimizing their visual appeal for readers
• Coordinate the seamless web posting of columns and articles, making content accessible to online audiences
• Stay abreast of developments in the publishing industry, tracking book publishers, and identifying noteworthy releases across genres
• Cultivate relationships with publishers and literary agents to secure advance copies of hot releases, facilitating early access for reviewers and relevant sections
• Lead and oversee the production of the weekly Required Reading column, curating and showcasing the best new book releases for our readers
• Foster effective collaboration and communication within the editorial and design teams, promoting a seamless integration of content and design elements
• Serve as a liaison between the editorial and design departments, facilitating cohesive and impactful content delivery

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in journalism, English, or a related field preferred
• Proven experience in editorial roles, particularly focused on books coverage and editing
• Exceptional writing, editing, and communication skills
• Strong organizational abilities and the capacity to manage multiple projects with varying deadlines
• An ardent passion for literature and a keen understanding of the publishing landscape

Note: The NY Post adheres to a hybrid work model.
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.
Pay Range: $31,200 - $125,000