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.Duties include:Editing breaking news in a fast-paced, high-pressure environmentWriting headlines with an eye toward SEOExperience editing fast-moving breaking newsA clear understanding of style and grammarInterest in politics and policy storiesHelping writers frame stories for a national audienceMentor, coach, and empower both junior and experienced reportersCoordinating coverage with CNBC’s TV team
