Editorial Page Assistant Editor
Core
Write timely, engaging, and factually sound unsigned editorials and occasional bylined opinion columns for The New York Post's Opinion section, covering local, national, and global issues.
Role type
Assistant Editor (Opinion/Commentary)
Builds
Daily unsigned editorials, bylined opinion columns, and on-camera opinion content for print and digital platforms.
Domain
US Politics, Policy, and Culture
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Political commentary writing, deep knowledge of NY and national politics, persuasive prose under deadline, editorial judgment, on-camera presence, CMS proficiency, SEO basics, social media strategy
Preferred skills
Experience in high-paced newsroom environments
Responsibilities
Write unsigned editorials under tight deadlines, pitch editorial ideas on breaking news, collaborate on coverage priorities, monitor current events, prepare copy for digital and print, amplify content via social media, represent the editorial board externally
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
