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The Wall Street Journal · 3 months ago

Homepage Editor, The California Post

Los Angeles - Pico Blvd

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$80K/yr - $90K/yr

5+ years exp

The New York Post is expanding into Los Angeles with the launch of The California Post, which aims to provide a bold voice for the region. They are seeking a Homepage Editor to curate and update the homepage with engaging content while collaborating with various teams to ensure impactful news coverage.

FinanceFinancial ServicesInternet

Responsibilities

Program the homepage, balancing the most important, engaging, and attention-grabbing stories of the moment

Use analytics to guide decisions while keeping the needs of our core audience front and center

Collaborate with editors across departments to ensure seamless coverage and story presentation

Serve as a go-to resource for digital publishing best practices across the newsroom

Pitch stories of interest to the California Post audience across all sections

Track performance in real time, making adjustments to maximize reach and engagement

Qualification

Homepage editing experienceWordPress proficiencySEO best practicesAnalytics tools experienceEditorial judgmentCommunication skillsCollaboration skillsFlexibility

Required

At least 5 years of experience as a breaking news/homepage editor in a fast-paced online newsroom

Track record of managing or programming a homepage, ensuring balanced coverage across verticals and highlighting the most important stories of the moment

Strong editorial judgment and communication skills, with a proven ability to prioritize and package stories that drive digital engagement

Hands-on experience with WordPress is required, with comfort navigating a CMS under deadline pressure

Proven ability to write sharp, web-friendly headlines that are optimized for both readers and search engines

Demonstrated familiarity with SEO best practices and how they inform digital publishing strategy

Experience using analytics tools to monitor performance in real time and adjust story framing, placement, and packaging accordingly

Ability to leverage visuals, multimedia, and social media to enhance stories and maximize reach

Comfort working in a highly collaborative environment with editors, reporters, and digital producers, and flexibility to work nights and weekends as news demands