Economics Editor: Lead Fed & U.S. Policy Coverage

Versant Media; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid leave

Job summary

CNBC is seeking an experienced Economics Editor to lead and elevate our coverage of the Federal Reserve, economic policy and the broader U.S. economy across the newsroom.

The editor will shape explainers, analysis, enterprise reporting and tightly sourced stories, guiding day-to-day coverage and ambitious long-form work. The role requires leadership, editorial judgment and a strong track record in a major newsroom.

Qualifications

• Significant editing experience in a major newsroom with leadership responsibility.
• Deep knowledge of the Federal Reserve, U.S. economic policy and macroeconomic trends.
• Proven success managing breaking news, analysis, enterprise projects and sourced reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead CNBC’s newsroom-wide coverage of the Federal Reserve, economic policy and the economy.
• Set daily and long-term editorial priorities, ensuring CNBC is first, smart and distinctive on major economic stories.
• Edit and shape breaking news, explainers, analysis, enterprise pieces and exclusive sourced reporting.
• Identify major storylines early and develop coverage plans that maximize audience impact.
• Work strategically to leverage CNBC’s top talent and cross-beat collaboration to deliver high-impact journalism.

Skills

Editing leadership

Fed Reserve knowledge

Macroeconomics

Editorial analysis

Enterprise reporting

Job description

CNBC is seeking an experienced Economics Editor to lead and elevate our coverage of the Federal Reserve, economic policy and the broader U.S. economy across the newsroom.

The editor will shape explainers, analysis, enterprise reporting and tightly sourced stories, guiding day-to-day coverage and ambitious long-form work. The role requires leadership, editorial judgment and a strong track record in a major newsroom.