Enterprise Politics Reporter, The California Post Job at New York Post in Sacram

Overview

Enterprise Politics Reporter, The California Post — Join to apply for the Enterprise Politics Reporter, The California Post role at New York Post. The New York Post is expanding to Los Angeles with The California Post and is looking for an enterprise-focused Politics Reporter to join the California Post team. Reporting into the Politics Editor, this role will dig beneath the headlines to uncover stories that matter, through data-driven investigations, public records, or exclusive sources. You will produce deeply reported, narrative-rich storytelling that holds the powerful to account across California’s political landscape.

As part of this expansion, we are seeking reporters with great contacts, sharp instincts, and the drive to pursue stories others miss. The ideal candidate is a natural digger who can turn a tip into a must-read exclusive to lead our digital platforms and front page.

Responsibilities

• Lead deep-dive and investigative reporting on California politics in Sacramento and Los Angeles.
• Develop and execute enterprise journalism using tools such as public records, FOIA, data analysis, and strong political contacts to uncover stories that matter.
• Analyze budgets, legislation, campaign finance, court filings, and other sources to surface trends and hold institutions and power players accountable.
• Break exclusive investigative stories and pursue original angles beyond surface-level coverage.
• Collaborate with editors to refine story ideas, findings, and presentation for digital and print.
• Use social media and digital tools to report, source, promote, and enrich investigations.
• Maintain rigorous fact-checking and narrative clarity under extended deadlines.
• Monitor political developments to inform longer-form storytelling.
• Work with visual and digital teams to integrate charts, graphics, and supplementary content into investigative stories.

Requirements

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).

Job Details

In addition to compensation, the company provides a comprehensive benefits package, including medical insurance, vision, 401(k), parental leave, and other benefits. The New York Post is an equal opportunity employer.

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