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$115,000 – $145,000
Listed on NY Post’s own careers site. You apply with them directly — we never stand between you and the employer.
What this role is
A senior reporter covering courts and crime across the San Francisco Bay Area, leading coverage of trials, public safety incidents, and breaking news while cultivating sources across law enforcement and legal communities. This role suits experienced journalists with strong breaking-news instincts, court expertise, and the ability to work at high velocity across digital platforms.
Our summary, not NY Post’s wording. The full posting is on their site.
What they ask for
Required
- 5–10 years reporting experience in fast-paced digital or print newsroom
- Strong breaking news and public safety beat background
- Superior news judgment and ability to write quickly on tight deadlines
- Familiarity with legal documents and court filings
- Ability to translate complex legal jargon into clear prose
- Track record building trusted sources in public safety and municipal agencies
- Proficiency with CMS platforms like WordPress
- Understanding of SEO best practices and social media distribution
- Relentless newsgathering approach
- Highest standards of journalistic integrity and accuracy
- Regular travel to Bay Area courthouses for in-person coverage
- Willingness to discuss stories on camera or present short-form video updates
Nice to have
- Spanish or secondary language fluency
- Established social media presence or professional digital following