California Post ยท 3 weeks ago
Homepage Editor
LA Metro Area
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$80K/yr - $100K/yr
5+ years expCalifornia Post is launching a new newsroom in Los Angeles, aiming to provide powerful journalism and a fresh voice for California. The Homepage Editor will curate and update the homepage with engaging content, track story performance, and collaborate with various teams to ensure impactful news coverage.
Online Media
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
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
Must be comfortable working in a fast paced, and highly collaborative, startup newsroom environment where duties outside of your role may be required
Flexibility to work nights and weekends as news demands
Benefits
Comprehensive and highly competitive benefits package
Physical health
Retirement and savings
Caregiving
Emotional wellbeing
Transportation
Elective benefits
Company
California Post
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase