News Editor, CNBC

Versant; New Jersey; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite fitness center

Gourmet cafeteria

Free shuttle to NYC areas

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k) and paid leave

Job summary

VERSANT Media in Englewood Cliffs, NJ, is seeking a News Editor for CNBC to drive news flow on the assignment desk, coordinate coverage with reporters and field producers, and work with senior editors to plan daily and long-term coverage.

The role requires deep newsroom experience, strong editing and writing skills, and familiarity with CNBC content and financial markets. Hybrid work arrangement with three office days weekly in New Jersey; salary range reflects market norms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or related years of experience
• Minimum 5 years of experience working in a television newsroom
• 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

Responsibilities

• Manage news flow on the assignment desk including breaking news and source reporting
• Coordinate reporters, field producers and other personnel covering assigned stories
• Work with senior editorial team to coordinate coverage of daily news events
• Set up and coordinate live remotes
• Develop coverage of stories and longer-term series with planning team
• Develop relationships with external news sources for reliable information
• Work with reporters and producers to develop stories and coordinate with other departments
• Manage assignment desk schedules and beat reporter coverage
• Copy edit and fact check scripts
• Create short-range planning to meet editorial goals
• Work with anchors, reporters and producers to craft breaking headlines
• Take quick and decisive action on headlines

Skills

News editing

Copy editing

Deadline-driven

Research skills

Verbal communication

Team collaboration

Social media familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job 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.

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

• 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

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, 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.