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Talent Acquisition Specialist @ New York Post

The New York Post delivers the best in News, Sports, Entertainment and Pop Culture with wit, irreverence, and authority. 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 seeking a sharp, creative, and fast-thinking Temporary Copy Editor (Wed-Sun, nights) to join our print team. This is a rare opportunity to help craft the bold, witty, and unforgettable headlines that make Post front pages legendary. If you have a keen editorial eye, a knack for punchy phrasing, and the ability to make every word count—under deadline pressure—this is the role for you.

Responsibilities:

● Write engaging, clever, and attention-grabbing headlines that embody The Post’s unmistakable voice.

● Craft sharp and creative captions that enhance the impact of images.

● Edit and proofread articles, features, and columns for clarity, grammar, punctuation, spelling, and style while preserving the Post’s unique tone.

● Ensure accuracy and consistency in facts, names, and details across all content.

● Make seamless trims to copy without losing the power of the story.

● Collaborate closely with writers, editors, and designers to bring stories to life.

● Work quickly and efficiently under intense deadlines to ensure stories are polished, precise, and publication-ready.

● Assist with additional editorial tasks as needed to support the print newspaper team.

Requirements:

● A Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism, Communications, or a related field.

● At least five years of newsroom copy-editing experience, specifically in print journalism.

● A razor-sharp sense of humor and a talent for crafting memorable headlines.

● Deep familiarity with AP style and The New York Post’s editorial standards.

● Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat.

● Exceptional attention to detail, with a strong grasp of grammar and style.

● The ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure newsroom environment.

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).

Expected Duration: 2 months with the potential for extension

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.

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Temporary

Job function

• Job function

  Writing/Editing

• Industries

  Media Production and Retail Books and Printed News

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