Standards Lead for News & Editorial Integrity

Versant Media; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Versant Media is seeking a Standards Manager in Washington, DC to support MS NOW and CNBC editorial integrity. You will guide journalistic standards, advise on breaking news, and collaborate with editors, reporters, and legal teams to maintain credibility across platforms.

Qualified candidates have 10+ years in journalism, deep political/business knowledge, and a strong track record in ethical storytelling.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in journalism across broadcast, cable, digital, or print.
• Deep experience in political and business/financial journalism.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate across all levels.
• Open to new approaches in content and storytelling.
• Exceptional news and editorial judgment.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Provide editorial guidance across digital, broadcast, and streaming platforms.
• Offer real-time guidance on breaking news to ensure accuracy and ethics.
• Work with reporting teams to ensure adherence to guidelines and standards.
• Review digital text, social video, podcasts, and promos for accuracy.
• Review scripts and packages for shows on MS NOW and CNBC, advising as needed.
• Support corrections, retractions, and responses to complaints.
• Collaborate with legal and rights clearance teams when needed.
• Assist with weekend on-call duties on a monthly basis.

Skills

Journalism experience

Editorial judgment

Editorial collaboration

Communication across all levels

Ethical standards

Real-time guidance

Adaptability to new formats

Deadlines-driven work

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Versant Media is seeking a Standards Manager in Washington, DC to support MS NOW and CNBC editorial integrity. You will guide journalistic standards, advise on breaking news, and collaborate with editors, reporters, and legal teams to maintain credibility across platforms.

Qualified candidates have 10+ years in journalism, deep political/business knowledge, and a strong track record in ethical storytelling.