Politics Editor, The California Post (Sacramento Based) Job at New York Post in

Overview The California Post is looking for a State Politics Editor to lead our political coverage. Based in Sacramento and reporting to the News Editor, this role demands deep knowledge of California politics, a robust network of top-tier political contacts, and an unwavering commitment to holding those in power accountable.

The editor will work with the News Editor, Editor-in-Chief, and a team of political reporters in Sacramento, and will ensure reporting reaches audiences across digital and print platforms.

Responsibilities Lead the California Post’s political coverage with agenda-setting reporting, exclusives, and analysis.

Serve as the newsroom’s subject matter expert on California politics, maintaining deep knowledge of state and city issues.

Build and sustain a wide-ranging network of political contacts to break stories and uncover new angles.

Commission, edit, and produce high-quality content across print, digital, and multimedia platforms.

Mentor and lead political reporters in producing breaking news and fast-turnaround stories, and in developing longer-term investigative projects.

Collaborate with the News Editor, Editor-in-Chief, and reporting teams in Sacramento and Los Angeles to deliver impactful coverage.

Exercise sharp editorial judgment to prioritize stories, balancing exclusives, daily news, and long-form analysis.

Ensure political reporting is accessible and engaging to diverse audiences, tailoring style and tone appropriately.

Collaborate with digital and audience teams to amplify political coverage across social, video, audio, and emerging platforms.

Represent the California Post publicly as a thought leader in political journalism when appropriate.

Requirements Deep expertise in California politics, with a strong track record of breaking significant political stories.

Strong, well-established network of political contacts and the drive to continuously expand it.

Proven ability to set the political news agenda through exclusives and incisive analysis.

Demonstrated leadership experience, with the ability to manage and collaborate with a team of reporters.

Exceptional editorial judgment and instincts to identify the stories that matter most.

Skilled in writing, editing, and commissioning across platforms, with a strong grasp of audience engagement strategies.

Comfort working in both fast-paced daily news environments and on longer-term investigative pieces.

High level of self-motivation, commitment to teamwork, and ability to succeed in a competitive media landscape.

Proficiency with digital publishing systems and familiarity with multimedia formats (social, video, audio) to maximize reach.

Note : This role is based in Sacramento.

Compensation and Benefits Base pay range : $100,000.00 / yr - $150,000.00 / yr

Pay Range : $100,000 - $150,000

As an equal opportunity employer, The New York Post does not discriminate in hiring or the terms and conditions of employment because of characteristics protected by law. The New York Post will consider reasonable accommodations to enable applicants to participate in the application process.

The California Post offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, retirement, and other benefits. The compensation range is described for base pay and may be tailored based on experience and qualifications.

Application Instructions Applicants should submit a cover letter or a short video cover letter. If submitting a video, include the link in your cover letter or as part of an additional document. Direct video file uploads are not accepted.

Equity and Eligibility EEO statement and related protections apply. See the employer’s policy for details.

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