Long Island Reporter
New York Post
**Job Description :**
The New York Post provides readers with the best in News, Sports, Pop Culture and Entertainment like only the Post can – with wit, irreverence and authority averaging 90m unique viewers a month. Over the past 223 years, The Post has evolved into a multi-platform media company spanning print, digital, video, audio, app, television and commerce.
The New York Post is seeking a full-time **Long Island Reporter (M-F)** to cover political and governmental happenings in Nassau County.
The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of the political makeup on Long Island, particularly Nassau County, and have the right sourcing to deliver exclusives. They will have good news judgement when it comes to pitching the right stories for The Post and be eager to break news and write sharp, impactful copy.
**_Note: This position is field-based in the Long Island area and does not require office attendance._**
**Responsibilities:**
+ Pitch and write engaging political stories, ranging from top news out of a legislative hearing to new policies that could take shape in Nassau County.
+ Build deep sources on the local and county government level but also within the community.
+ File at least one political story a day, while also reporting out exclusives in the background.
**Requirements:**
+ At least 2 years of experience in a breaking news setting, preferably with a focus on local politics
+ A sharp writer who can deliver clean, coherent copy in The Post's signature style
+ Exceptional news-gathering skills with the ability to meet tight deadlines
+ Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to cultivate relationships with sources and community members
+ Knowledge of Nassau County neighborhoods, culture, and lifestyle a plus
+ Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a fast-paced newsroom environment
+ Passionate about making a meaningful impact by sharing stories that resonate with millions of readers across the city and beyond
At The New York Post we recognize that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as a company. As a result, our ranges reflect our good faith estimate to pay fairly as to what our ideal candidates are likely to expect, and we tailor our offers within the range based on the selected candidate’s experience, industry knowledge, technical and communication skills, and other factors that may prove relevant during the interview process.
In addition to compensation, the company provides eligible employees a comprehensive and highly competitive benefits package, with a variety of physical health, retirement and savings, caregiving, emotional wellbeing, transportation, and other benefits, including "elective" benefits employees may select to best fit the needs and personal situations of our diverse workforce.
As an equal opportunity employer, the New York Post 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. The New York Post will consider the provision of reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental disabilities of otherwise qualified applicants to enable them to participate in our application process and to effectively perform the essential functions of the job, unless doing so would impose an undue financial or operational hardship.
Pay Range: $67,000 - $82,000
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