Money Editor, CNBC Make It

Versant; New Jersey; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite fitness center

Gourmet cafeteria

Dry cleaning and shoe shining

Free shuttle transportation

Job summary

Versant is seeking a strong story editor based in Englewood Cliffs, NJ. This role involves shaping daily and enterprise coverage, working closely with a team to identify compelling story angles and ensure clear, engaging content.

The ideal candidate has at least five years of editing experience and exceptional editorial skills. The benefits include medical insurance, a hybrid work model, and various perks. Salary range is $90,000 to $130,000 annually.

Qualifications

• At least five years of editing experience in a digital newsroom or publishing environment.
• Exceptional writing, editing and copyediting skills.
• Proven ability to make complex topics accessible and engaging.

Responsibilities

• Edit and publish stories accurately and clearly on deadline in a fast-paced environment.
• Write compelling, audience-focused headlines and leads.
• Collaborate with editorial leadership on content planning.

Skills

Editing experience in digital newsroom

Exceptional writing and editing skills

Strong understanding of digital news production

Organizational skills

Ability to engage broad audiences

Job description

This role is based in Englewood Cliffs, NJ and reports to CNBC’s Deputy Managing Editor for Money & Success.

We are looking for a strong story editor and creative editorial leader with sharp news judgment, excellent storytelling instincts and a deep understanding of what engages digital audiences. This editor will play a key role in shaping 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.

Responsibilities

• Edit and publish stories accurately and clearly on deadline in a fast-paced digital news environment
• Shape stories for structure, readability, flow, tone, voice, multimedia elements, and editorial and legal standards
• Write compelling, audience‑focused headlines, leads and display copy that align with CNBC Make It’s brand voice
• Monitor news developments and identify timely trends, angles and coverage opportunities that will resonate with audiences
• Vet, shape and assign story ideas while collaborating closely with reporters, producers and senior editors
• Generate innovative story concepts and help execute recurring editorial franchises and series
• Coordinate with reporters, producers and cross‑functional teams to ensure stories are completed efficiently and accurately
• Copy edit and fact check stories to maintain the highest journalistic standards
• Exercise strong news judgment and make quick editorial decisions in a fast‑moving news environment
• Collaborate with editorial leadership on short‑ and long‑term content planning and social strategies
• Ensure CNBC Make It content reflects strong digital storytelling and audience engagement best practices

Benefits & Perks

• Onsite fitness center with state‑of‑the‑art equipment and daily group classes
• Gourmet cafeteria with daily specials and soup and salad bars
• Dry cleaning, shoe shining, and sneak peeks of upcoming shows
• Free shuttle transportation to and from multiple locations in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Hoboken and Jersey City

Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing to the office a minimum of three days per week.

Compensation

Salary range: $90,000–$130,000.

Benefits include medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave and a variety of other discounts and perks.

Required Qualifications

• At least five years of editing experience in a digital newsroom or publishing environment
• Exceptional writing, editing and copyediting skills with the ability to write clean, engaging copy quickly and with a nod toward enterprise
• Strong understanding of digital news production and journalistic standards
• Proven ability to make complex topics accessible and engaging for a broad audience
• 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

Desired Characteristics

• Background in finance, economics, financial planning, or a related field
• Experience working with certified experts (CFPs, tax professionals, financial advisors)
• Strong understanding of audience engagement and digital storytelling best practices
• Experience generating and executing editorial franchises, series and trend‑driven coverage
• Proficient in AP style and comfortable with light photo editing
• Experience at a large digital publisher, major online news site or financial publication
• Ongoing interest in business news, workplace trends, personal finance and consumer‑focused storytelling
• Collaborative team player with strong communication skills and sound editorial judgment

Equal Employment Opportunity & Accommodations

VERSANT Media’s policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to [e-mail].

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.