Job Description :

The New York Post is heading West – and this is your chance to be a part of history as we open a brand-new newsroom and make a significant investment in Los Angeles. The California Post will be a game changer, putting the people of the Golden State first and holding the powerful to account across digital platforms and print. 

This is a unique, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity: The California Post will bring The New York Post’s DNA of powerful, agenda-setting journalism to the West Coast and be a fresh and fearless voice for common sense. 

Our focus will also go well beyond hard-hitting news and iconoclastic opinion. The nationally recognized Page Six will bring its sassy and brassy attitude directly to the entertainment capital of the world. The California Post Sports department will deliver muscular coverage of the biggest teams in town, from the locker room to the front office. Our Tech team will reveal the latest innovators and innovations that will shape the nation’s future. 

Los Angeles is one of the great cities of the world, and it’s time L.A. – and California at large – had a bold, new voice. The California Post will be that voice. California, here we come!

As part of this bold expansion into Los Angeles, we are looking for a Print Production Chief to join the California Post team.

Reporting to the Editor in Chief, the Print Production Chief will lead the print production of the The California Post newspaper, overseeing every page from concept to print. Reporting into senior leadership, this person will manage the print production team from layout, to design, subbing, checking and sending of  pages —ensuring the California Post consistently delivers a bold, compelling newspaper that meets the highest editorial standards and carries all the DNA of the New York Post. The Print Production Chief will be responsible for edition planning, workflow efficiency, and real-time updates as breaking news develops. This role requires extensive print production experience at the highest level, strong management skills, and the ability to thrive under tight deadlines. Evening and weekend work will be required.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the daily design and production of the California Post newspaper, from planning through final execution.
• Manage a print production team, setting priorities and ensuring deadlines are consistently met.
• Oversee edition planning and coordinating.
• Collaborate with senior editors, visual teams, and section leads to deliver pages that are sharp, engaging, and on brand.
• Enforce design standards and maintain quality control across all pages of the newspaper.
• Problem-solve production challenges in real time, ensuring a seamless path to press.
• Drive innovation in print design while maintaining consistency with the Post’s established style and identity.
• Mentor and develop the production team, fostering collaboration and accountability in a high-pressure environment.

Requirements:

• 10+ years of professional experience in print production, with significant experience leading production teams at a newspaper or major publication.
• Proven track record of managing fast-paced daily print workflows and complex edition schedules.
• Expertise in Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and industry-standard design and production tools.
• Deep understanding of newsroom operations, editorial priorities, and how to translate them visually.
• Strong editorial judgment and ability to balance speed with accuracy and creativity.
• Exceptional organizational and leadership skills, with the ability to direct a large team under intense deadlines.
• Flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays as news demands.

Note: The California 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).

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: $125,000 - $150,000