Senior Editor, CNBC Make It
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CNBC is the recognized world leader in business news and provides real-time financial market coverage and business information to over 400 million homes worldwide. CNBC also delivers content across a variety of digital platforms such as: CNBC.com; CNBC+, CNBC PRO, The CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer, a suite of CNBC mobile apps for iOS and Android devices; Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant and Apple Siri voice interfaces. CNBC is owned by Versant Media., From career growth and leadership to money, work, entrepreneurship and personal ambition, Make It helps audiences navigate the decisions that shape their professional and financial futures. We are looking for a creative and experienced editor with sharp news judgment, excellent storytelling instincts and a deep understanding of what engages digital audiences. This editor will shape Make It’s daily and enterprise coverage, working closely with reporters, producers and senior editors to identify compelling angles, elevate story ideas and ensure every piece is clear, useful, memorable and true to the Make It voice. The ideal candidate is both a rigorous editor and an imaginative thinker - someone who can sharpen a reported piece, improve structure and flow, craft irresistible headlines and leads, and help develop smart editorial franchises that connect with ambitious readers. They should be energized by stories about careers, success, leadership, money, work culture and the changing ways people define achievement. This role requires a decisive editor who can weigh analytics alongside audience and departmental needs. An ideal candidate will inspire the team to do their best work, while balancing the need for speed, accuracy and creativity in a fast-moving digital newsroom. The editor will monitor the news cycle, spot emerging trends, steer coverage, and collaborate across editorial and audience teams to produce journalism that is timely, engaging and often service-driven. Successful candidates will bring strong editorial judgment, high standards, collaborative energy and a passion for helping Make It’s audience learn, grow and get ahead. This role is based in Englewood Cliffs, NJ and reports to CNBC’s Deputy Managing Editor for Money & Success. At CNBC Headquarters in Englewood Cliffs, NJ, you’ll have access to great perks and amenities:
- Sweat it out – Free onsite fitness center with state-of-the-art equipment, plus daily group classes
- Eat up – Gourmet cafeteria with daily specials plus soup and salad bars
- Extras – Dry cleaning, VERSANT Media is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. We include a good faith pay range for each position to comply with applicable state and local pay transparency laws and to promote equity across our organization. Actual compensation will be based on factors such as the candidate’s skills, qualifications, experience, and location and may include additional forms of compensation and benefits such as health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, etc. VERSANT Media is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at VERSANT via-email, the Internet, or in any form and/or method without a valid written Statement of Work in place for this position from VERSANT’s Talent Acquisition team will be deemed the sole property of VERSANT. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by VERSANT as a result of the referral or through other means. By clicking the link above or any third-party link within this posting, you are leaving this site and going to a third-party website where the third-party website’s terms and privacy policy apply
Requirements
- Minimum 8 years of editing experience in a digital newsroom or publishing environment.
- At least 3 years managing an editorial team.
- Proven journalism skills and editorial judgment.
- Strong understanding of SEO, analytics, digital news production and journalistic standards.
- Proven ability to make complex topics accessible and engaging for a broad audience.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
- Experience editing short and long form with accuracy, readability, structure, tone and legal standards in mind.
- Demonstrated ability to work quickly and effectively under deadline pressure.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
- Media training and experience as an expert on live television is a plus.
- Firm grasp of AP Style guidelines and editorial best practices.
Desired Characteristics:
- Collaborative team player with strong communication skills and sound editorial judgment.
- Strong understanding of audience engagement and digital storytelling best practices.
- Strategic thinker with a passion for service journalism.
- Ongoing interest in business news, workplace trends, personal finance and consumer-focused storytelling.
- Experience generating and executing editorial franchises, series and trend-driven coverage.
- Experience at a large digital publisher, major online news site or financial publication.
- Ability to make quick decisions and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Detail-oriented and proactive.
- Strong collaborator across editorial, product, and business teams.
- Creative and entrepreneurial within an established media company.
Additional Requirements:
- Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV through versantmedia.com be considered
- Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
- Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.
Benefits & conditions
This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Salary range: $150,000-$200,000
About the company
VERSANT (Nasdaq: VSNT) is an industry-changing media and entertainment business and home to trusted brands that shape culture, inform audiences, and build lasting connections. It operates across four core markets: political news and opinion, business news and personal finance, golf, and sports and genre entertainment. These markets are served through a powerful portfolio of iconic and innovative brands, including CNBC, MS NOW, USA Network, Golf Channel, Oxygen, E!, SYFY, and Versant’s sports division USA Sports, along with complementary digital assets including Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow and GolfPass.
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