PEP, Senior Editor, CNBC Select

NBC • New York, NY

386d • $95,000 - $120,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

NBC News Digital's ecommerce team is seeking a temporary senior editor to manage the day-to-day operations for the CNBC Select brand in New York City. This role is essential for maintaining the editorial strategy and overseeing content production related to personal finance products, while the current senior editor is on leave. The position is expected to last for four to six months, with the possibility of extension, and requires a strong leader with extensive experience in personal finance journalism.

Requirements

• At least 7 years editorial experience
• At least 3 years editing commerce content
• At least 5 years in the personal finance space
• At least 3 years managing a team
• Proven and thorough understanding of personal finance products
• Proven journalism skills and experience
• Proven experience with data, analytics and SEO
• Work experience for a major news brand a plus

Nice To Haves

• Strong management and leadership skills
• Strong understanding of journalism best practices and primary sources
• Attention to detail
• Ability to manage many different tasks at once
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work across multiple teams
• Proven and strong knowledge of personal finance products and best practices
• Knowledge of financial affiliate marketing platforms

Responsibilities

• Ideate, approve and assign personal finance content for CNBC Select
• Guide editors and reporters in translating relevant data, research and expert guidance into clear, concise and compelling content
• Use analytics and data to execute actionable strategies and tactics
• Direct, oversee and finalize updates to evergreen content according to the edit calendar and deadlines
• Work with editors to sharpen focus, headlines, angles, SEO and product choice across site and on supporting platforms
• Ensure the accuracy and standards of Select's journalism across the site and our coverage
• Work with compliance and with legal and standards as needed
• Lead editorial meetings and contribute to analytics and strategy meetings
• Oversee editorial calendar
• Optimize new and existing posts based on affiliate partnerships and commerce opportunities
• Manage and top edit a growing team of personal finance journalists

Benefits

• Eligible for 401K after 1,000 hours worked in 12 consecutive months
• Eligible for Health and Welfare benefits on 1st day of employment
• Eligible to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Program after 90 days of employment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Broadcasting and Content Providers
• Education Level: No Education Listed