Politics Reporter (Breaking News), The California Post Job at News Corporation i

Politics Reporter (Breaking News), The California Post - News Corp

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 Politics Reporter to join the California Post team.

Reporting into the Politics Editor, the Politics Reporter will cover the fast-moving world of California politics and government, breaking down how decisions in Sacramento, Los Angeles, and beyond impact communities across the state. This role will require a journalist who is quick on their feet, able to dig deep into political stories, and skilled at turning complex policy into sharp, accessible reporting for a wide audience.

The Politics Reporter will be expected to move quickly on breaking stories, build and maintain a strong network of political sources, and balance day-to-day coverage with enterprise and watchdog reporting. This role demands a journalist who is deeply engaged with California’s political landscape, understands all levels of government and knows how to break the stories that matter most to readers.

Responsibilities :

• Research, report, and write breaking news and enterprise stories on California politics and the actions of government.
• Cover local and statewide political developments including legislative battles, policy shifts, protests, elections, and key political figures.
• Break exclusive stories and identify fresh angles on widely covered issues.
• Develop and maintain a robust network of political sources, from lawmakers and staffers to advocates and community leaders.
• Monitor political developments in real time, ensuring the California Post is first and authoritative on the biggest stories.
• Analyze and explain how government decisions impact communities across Los Angeles and the state.
• Leverage social media, public records, FOIA requests, and multimedia platforms as reporting tools.
• Monitor and analyze press conferences, legislation, court documents, and other public records.
• File timely updates while also developing in-depth enterprise pieces.
• Collaborate with editors and fellow reporters to shape sharp, fast, and engaging coverage, and provide national context to local political stories.
• Produce fast, accurate copy that captures the nuance of California politics with the Post’s signature voice.

Requirements :

Note : This role will be expected to be based out of Sacramento.

The New York Post is an equal opportunity employer and 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.

Pay Range : $75,000 – $95,000

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