News Editor, CNBC

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Englewood Cliffs (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite fitness center

Gourmet cafeteria

Dry cleaning

Job summary

Versant Media's CNBC unit in Englewood Cliffs, NJ is seeking a News Editor to drive news flow on the assignment desk and manage a busy editorial operation.

You will coordinate reporters, set up live remotes, edit scripts, and work with senior editors to shape coverage for daily events and longer series. Hybrid work arrangement with on-site presence. Must have US work authorization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or related years of experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a television newsroom.
• Strong organization and leadership skills.
• Ability to multitask and stay calm under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Manage news flow on the assignment desk including breaking news, sourcing, and coordinating updates.
• Coordinate reporters, field producers and other personnel covering assigned stories.
• Work with senior editors and shows to plan coverage and adjust as news develops.
• Set up and coordinate live remotes.
• Develop coverage plans for individual stories and series.
• Build relationships with external sources to gather reliable information.
• Collaborate with reporters, producers and other departments to complete stories.
• Manage assignment desk schedules and beat coverage.
• Copy edit and fact check scripts.
• Create short-range planning to meet editorial goals.
• Work with anchors and producers to identify breaking headlines.
• Take decisive action on headlines.

Skills

Newsroom leadership

Copy editing

Journalism fundamentals

Weekend availability

Communication & writing

Deadline-driven

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

• Compensation: USD 90,000 - USD 140,000 - yearly

Company Description

VERSANT is a leading force in news, sports and entertainment - home to iconic and trusted brands that inspire, inform, and delight audiences. Our unique combination of content, technology and services enriches the cultural fabric, igniting passions, sparking conversations, and connecting people to what they love most.

As an independent, publicly traded company, VERSANT brings together powerhouse cable networks - including USA Network, CNBC, MS NOW (formerly MSNBC), Oxygen, E!, SYFY, and Golf Channel - with dynamic digital and direct-to-consumer brands such as Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. Together, these businesses reflect our commitment to delivering exceptional experiences across every screen and service.

VERSANT is an industry-changing media company fueled by innovation and an entrepreneurial spirit. With a strong foundation and a forward-looking vision, VERSANT empowers creativity, embraces change, and drives connection in an ever-evolving world.

Job Description

CNBC has an opportunity for a News Editor responsible for driving news flow and handling a variety of news assignment desk operations.

What you'll do:

• Manage news flow on the assignment desk including breaking news, source reporting, keeping track of incremental story updates, working with on air control room teams, cnbc.com counterparts, reporters and field producers.
• Coordinate reporters, field producers and other personnel covering assigned news stories.
• Work closely with senior editorial team and shows to coordinate coverage of daily news events, maintain lines of communication to adjust coverage plans as news develops
• Set up and coordinate live remotes
• Work closely with the senior editorial planning team to develop coverage of individual news stories and longer-term news series
• Develop relationships and work with business partners from external news sources to gather reliable and factual information for use in story coverage
• Work with reporters and producers to develop news stories and sidebars, as well as coordinate with other departments to complete stories and projects
• Manage assignment desk schedules and help navigate beat reporter coverage
• Copy edit and fact check scripts
• Create and coordinate short-range planning to meet news department editorial goals.
• Work closely with anchors, reporters and producers to identify and craft breaking news headlines
• Take quick and decisive action on headlines

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or related years of experience
• Minimum 5 years of experience working in a television newsroom
• Some previous work experience requiring organization, leadership, copy editing and journalism fundamentals
• Must be able to work weekends
• In-depth knowledge of CNBC’s content and subject material and a strong interest in financial markets, economics, technology and politics
• Ability to thoroughly edit copy under tight deadlines and identify mistakes, errors and typos
• Previous experience in business news
• Understanding of global financial markets and how events in different economies and markets affect each other
• Ability to multitask and remain calm in a fast‑paced news environment
• Ability to work as part of a team and across all departments and locations
• Excellent verbal communication skills, coupled with strong research and succinct writing skills
• Demonstrated self‑starter, with the confidence to make decisions quickly in a fast‑paced news environment
• Knowledge of social media, wire services and financial statements
• Flexibility in hours

Additional Requirements:

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.

What we’ll offer:

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,and sneak peeks

Don’t have a car? No problem! We offer free shuttle transportation to and from multiple locations in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Hoboken and Jersey City

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: $90,000-140,000

Additional Information

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with a VERSANT Media employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. 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, location and may include additional forms of compensation and benefits such as health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, etc.