Economics Editor, CNBC Job at Versant Media in Washington

Company Description
VERSANT is a leading force in news, sports and entertainment, home to iconic and trusted brands that inspire, inform, and delight audiences. Our unique combination of content, technology and services enriches the cultural fabric, igniting passions, sparking conversations, and connecting people to what they love most.

Job Description
CNBC is seeking an experienced and strategic

Economics Editor

to lead and elevate our coverage of the Federal Reserve, economic policy and the broader U.S. economy across the newsroom. This editor will play a central role in shaping how CNBC explains the forces driving markets, politics, business and everyday life for our audiences.

The ideal candidate is a sharp news leader with deep subject‑matter expertise, excellent editorial instincts and a track record of producing agenda‑setting journalism. They should bring experience from a major newsroom and have successfully overseen breaking news, analysis, enterprise reporting and deeply sourced stories. This person will be equally comfortable guiding day‑to‑day coverage and developing ambitious longer‑term stories.

The Economics Editor will work closely with reporters, producers and editors across CNBC, particularly within our politics and policy teams, to deliver authoritative, timely and differentiated coverage. Success in this role requires collaboration, strong communication skills and the ability to bring people together around a shared editorial vision.

Key Responsibilities

Lead CNBC’s newsroom‑wide coverage of the Federal Reserve, economic policy and the economy.

Set daily and long‑term editorial priorities, ensuring CNBC is first, smart and distinctive on major economic stories.

Edit and shape breaking news, explainers, analysis, enterprise pieces and exclusive sourced reporting.

Identify major storylines early and develop coverage plans that maximize audience impact.

Work strategically to leverage CNBC’s top talent, reporters and on‑air personalities to create best‑in‑class journalism.

Partner closely with our politics editor, as well as our politics, policy, markets and business teams to deliver coordinated coverage across beats.

Help translate complex economic developments into clear, compelling journalism for a broad audience.

Encourage innovative storytelling across digital, television, social and emerging platforms.

Maintain high editorial standards for accuracy, clarity, fairness and speed.

Benefits
This position is eligible for company‑sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave and a variety of other discounts and perks. Salary range: $160,000$–$200,000.

Additional Requirements
Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.

EEO Statement
VERSANT Media'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.

Accommodations for Applicants with Disabilities
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. Submit your request to candidateaccessibility@versantmedia.com.

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