NBC News Digital’s ecommerce team is looking to hire a talented and experienced temporary senior editor to help run the day-to-day for its NYC-based CNBC Select brand at least four days a week for about four to six months, to be extended if needed. 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 about the products they choose and use every day.
The senior editor will be responsible for stepping in while the current senior editor is on leave to execute strategy and oversee the day-to-day content production and optimization on a variety of topics including credit cards, personal loans, insurance products, mortgages, small business products and other personal finance products. They will also manage a team of personal finance journalists.
Professional experience strategizing, ideating, writing and editing for a personal finance commerce site with a focus on service journalism is a must. You will be responsible for the edit calendar, creating methodologies for reviewing products and interpreting analytics into actionable strategies and tactics that benefit readers and help meet business goals. You will collaborate with other stakeholders and teams, including SEO, analytics, audience development and partnerships. Experience managing a team is also a must.
The ideal candidate is a strong leader, journalist and project manager with an eye for both analytics and detail, strong organizational skills and a knack for making complex subjects interesting and relatable. This is a hybrid role, so please be in the NYC area.Job Description: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 tacticsDirect, oversee and finalize updates to evergreen content according to the edit calendar and deadlinesWork with editors to sharpen focus, headlines, angles, SEO and product choice across site and on supporting platformsEnsure the accuracy and standards of Select’s journalism across the site and our coverageWork with compliance and with legal and standards as neededLead editorial meetings and contribute to analytics and strategy meetingsOversee editorial calendarOptimize new and existing posts based on affiliate partnerships and commerce opportunities Manage and top edit a growing team of personal finance journalistsPLEASE NOTE: This is a project-based position with an estimated duration of 6 Months, unless otherwise amended or terminated as deliverables are completed. Salary range: $95,000-$120,000 annualThis position is classified as a PEP Regular  Works more than 1,000 hours per measurement periodEligible 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
