Social Content Creator (News), The California Post

The New York Post is heading West – and this is your chance to be a part of history as we open a brand-new newsroom and make a significant investment in Los Angeles. The California Post will be a game changer, putting the people of the Golden State first and holding the powerful to account across digital platforms and print. This is a unique, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity: The California Post will bring The New York Post’s DNA of powerful, agenda-setting journalism to the West Coast and be a fresh and fearless voice for common sense. Our focus will also go well beyond hard-hitting news and iconoclastic opinion. The nationally recognized Page Six will bring its sassy and brassy attitude directly to the entertainment capital of the world. The California Post Sports department will deliver muscular coverage of the biggest teams in town, from the locker room to the front office. Our Tech team will reveal the latest innovators and innovations that will shape the nation’s future. Los Angeles is one of the great cities of the world, and it’s time L.A. – and California at large – had a bold, new voice. The California Post will be that voice. California, here we come! As part of this bold expansion into Los Angeles, we are looking for a talented and creative News Content Creator to join our social team. The ideal candidate will be deeply engaged in the social landscape, skilled in video editing, fluent in emerging trends, and adept at producing compelling content that connects with a broad, news-driven audience. Application Instructions: Applicants should submit cover letter and/or portfolio. If submitting a video, please include a link to the video in your cover letter or resume as part of an additional document. We do not accept direct video file uploads. Responsibilities:

• Package and publish content for California Post social media accounts across Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, X, Threads, and more
• Create short-form vertical videos, memes, graphics, and other engagement-focused posts
• Ability to appear on camera and deliver news content clearly and concisely on deadline
• Film, edit, and produce video content from live events, interviews, and in-house programming for social distribution, ensuring alignment with platform-specific best practices
• Pitch and execute timely, newsworthy, and trending content ideas
• Ability to own the lifecycle of a story, from the pitch to production to social distribution
• Engage with audiences across California Post social channels, including moderating comments and facilitating meaningful interactions

Requirements:

• At least three years of content creation experience, including the development of engaging multimedia content across digital platforms
• Proficiency in video and photo editing software, including Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, Photoshop, CapCut, and Canva, with a portfolio demonstrating high-quality editing and creative execution
• Strong news judgment, with excellent writing and copy-editing skills, ensuring accuracy and clarity in all published content
• Up-to-date knowledge of social media trends, best practices, and emerging platforms, with the ability to quickly adapt strategies to optimize audience engagement
• Demonstrated experience managing social media accounts with large followings, emphasizing audience growth and engagement through thoughtful and timely content
• Exceptional multitasking abilities, with the capacity to prioritize effectively and perform well under tight deadlines in a fast-paced newsroom environment
• A passion for news, culture, and storytelling, with the creativity to translate those interests into compelling social content
• Ability to balance editorial standards while creating social-first content that is both engaging and informative
• Must be flexible and adaptable as news demands shift, including availability to work evenings, weekends, and during breaking news events when needed
• A strong social media presence or following is preferred
• SEO experience is a plus

At The California 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: $70,000 - $85,000 Apply tot his job Apply To this Job