Senior Editor, Politics

NBCWashington, DC
114d$160,000 - $220,000

About The Position

CNBC is looking for a dynamic digital editor to lead a high-performing Politics team to shape how our newsroom tells the story of Washington. In this role, you'll drive fast, sharp coverage of breaking news while also guiding ambitious enterprise reporting that resonates with our audience. Candidates will need deep understanding of how Washington works — and how its decisions ripple across the business and economic landscapes that matter most to CNBC's readers and viewers. You'll also be a highly skilled editor who can sharpen everything from quick-turn news stories to live coverage files to enterprise and accountability stories, with the vision to adapt coverage across platforms including our website, cable shows, and social media channels. This is a leadership role at the center of CNBC's political coverage, perfect for an editor who thrives in the adrenaline of live news but also has the vision to craft stories that endure beyond the headlines. CNBC highly values teamwork so the ability to work collaboratively is a must.

Requirements

  • 10+ years of experience covering or editing politics and regulations
  • 3+ years of managing direct reports
  • Proven track record breaking news and filing or editing stories in a fast-paced, real-time news environment
  • Reporting, writing, or editing investigative stories and/or long-form features
  • A collaborative demeanor with experience working and coordinating with multiple teams and across multiple platforms: social media, TV, and digital video
  • The ability to deliver accurate news in a high-volume, deadline-oriented environment
  • Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including mornings, evenings, and/or weekends as news breaks
  • Must be highly motivated, extremely organized, detail-oriented, and possess outstanding communication and coordination skills

Nice To Haves

  • BA or college-level equivalent
  • Experience at a major online news site or a daily financial publication
  • Passionate about storytelling and creating the best reader experience online
  • Ongoing knowledge of and interest in the business world and financial news
  • Solid understanding of web standards and SEO

Responsibilities

  • Editing breaking news in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
  • Writing headlines with an eye toward SEO
  • Experience editing fast-moving breaking news
  • A clear understanding of style and grammar
  • Interest in politics and policy stories
  • Helping writers frame stories for a national audience
  • Mentor, coach, and empower both junior and experienced reporters
  • Coordinating coverage with CNBC's TV team

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Paid leave
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • A variety of other discounts and perks

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What This Job Offers

Job Type

Full-time

Career Level

Senior

Industry

Broadcasting and Content Providers

Education Level

Bachelor's degree

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