Editorial Director, CNBC Select

Job Description

CNBC's commerce team is looking to hire a strategic and experienced editorial director to further develop its financial coverage for a broad consumer audience under the CNBC Select brand. CNBC Select is a consumer-friendly vertical of CNBC devoted to providing rigorous reviews and advice on personal finance products so our readers can make informed decisions.

The Editorial Director will be responsible for executing strategy and overseeing the day-to-day content production and optimization. This leader will guide the editorial team in creating clear, engaging, and impactful content while maintaining CNBC Select’s voice, standards, and mission across all platforms.

This role will manage the editorial calendar and a growing team of personal finance journalists, and collaborate cross-functionally with compliance, partnerships analytics, product and CNBC editorial teams to drive audience growth and revenue. The ideal candidate is a strong leader and journalist with deep experience in personal finance, commerce content, and service journalism.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a content strategy aligned with broader organizational goals.
• Oversee the editorial calendar, daily operations, publishing goals, and evergreen content updates.
• Approve all site content and ensure it meets CNBC Select’s editorial standards.
• Guide editors and reporters in translating data, research, and expert insights into clear, engaging, and actionable content.
• Work with SEO, social and analytics teams to build and execute strategies that improve site metrics and revenue.
• Work with the partnerships team to ideate and execute new revenue opportunities, including branded content and affiliate commerce.
• Manage editorial elements of new insertion orders and paid content opportunities.
• Partner with Product to optimize the content experience across platforms.
• Lead editorial meetings and contribute to analytics and strategy discussions.
• Oversee newsletters, social media, broadcast placements, and other off-site platforms.
• Ensure compliance with legal and standards teams as needed.

What we’ll offer :

Don’t have a car? No problem! We offer free shuttle transportation to and from multiple locations in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Hoboken and Jersey City. We’re a global company that values our employee’s individual experiences and wellbeing.

We know that we’re smarter, more dynamic and better together. That’s why we offer benefits and perks to meet your unique needs. Read more about them on our careers site  here.  We invite you to seek the excitement, challenges and opportunities that make working at CNBC so rewarding.

This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website. Salary range :   $135,000-$180,000

Qualifications

Desired Characteristics

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Additional Information

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal'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 AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.

Although you'll be hired as an NBCU employee, your employment and the responsibilities associated with this job likely will transition to Versant in the future. By joining at this pivotal time, you'll be a part of this exciting company as it takes shape.