Bloomberg TV markets editor Josh Lipton is joining CNBC as a markets reporter. His first day is Monday, January 28.

In his new role he will contribute to CNBC TV and on CNBC.com. He was a staff writer for Minyanville and Forbes before entering the TV business.

“An accomplished journalist, Josh will work closely with CNBC’s ace team of reporters and producers who mine the markets every day for real-time news and analysis,” writes CNBC senior VP Nik Deogun in a note to staff today.

More information in the note from Deogun, after the jump.
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