Manager Communications (Social) - CNBC
About The Position
CNBC is seeking a creative, social-first Manager, Communications (Social) to manage the strategy and execution of its dedicated brand social channels. The role oversees the vision, content strategy, and day-to-day management of CNBC's brand storytelling platforms, creating compelling, platform-native content that showcases CNBC's and Versant's strategies through the people, journalism, innovation, culture, partnerships, products, and experiences that define CNBC. As part of the CNBC Communications team, this person works cross-functionally with Editorial, Marketing, Product, Events, Partnerships, Talent, and Executive Leadership to tell CNBC's story beyond the daily news cycle. The role supports business priorities, amplifies exclusive journalism, promotes new initiatives, and connects with audiences. The ideal candidate combines strategy, production, storytelling, and content creation, understands audience engagement across major social platforms, thrives in a fast-paced news environment, and can translate business initiatives into engaging, shareable content that strengthens brand reputation and drives engagement.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in communications, social media, content strategy, digital marketing, or journalism.
- Exceptional storytelling instincts and strong editorial judgment.
- Strong understanding of LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok, X, and YouTube best practices.
- Excellent writing and copy-editing skills.
- Strong project management skills and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
- Experience using analytics to inform content strategy.
- Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite, Premiere, CapCut, Canva, or similar creative tools.
- Passion for business news, media, and storytelling.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in news, media, or entertainment.
- Corporate communications or brand marketing experience.
- Event coverage and live social experience.
- Comfort filming, interviewing, and editing short-form content.
- Experience working with executives and on-air talent.
- Photography and videography skills.
- Experience supporting subscription or direct-to-consumer products.
- Knowledge of AI tools that improve creative workflows and content production.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the vision, content strategy, and day-to-day management of CNBC's dedicated brand social channels.
- Develop and maintain a cross-functional editorial calendar aligned with business priorities, programming, product launches, partnerships, events, and corporate initiatives.
- Identify proactive storytelling opportunities that strengthen CNBC's brand, deepen audience engagement, and showcase the network's people, journalism, innovation, culture, and experiences.
- Create and edit compelling, platform-native written, visual, and video content for LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok, X, YouTube, and emerging platforms.
- Collaborate with the Communications team to extend PR campaigns through social storytelling and support launches of products, programming, and partnerships.
- Build cross-functional relationships to identify storytelling opportunities, align messaging, and maintain a consistent brand voice.
- Track audience growth, engagement, referral traffic, and content performance across platforms.
- Use audience insights and analytics to refine content strategy, identify emerging trends, and recommend formats and creative approaches to increase reach and engagement.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid leave
- Tuition reimbursement
- Other discounts and perks
- Free onsite fitness center with state-of-the-art equipment and daily group classes
- Gourmet cafeteria
- Dry cleaning and shoe shining
- Free shuttle transportation to and from multiple locations in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Hoboken, and Jersey City
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
