Editor, CNBC MakeIt

Compensation: USD 90,000 - USD 130,000 - yearly

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.

As an independent, publicly traded company, VERSANT brings together powerhouse cable networks - including USA Network, CNBC, MS NOW (formerly MSNBC), Oxygen, E!, SYFY, and Golf Channel - with dynamic digital and direct-to-consumer brands such as Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. Together, these businesses reflect our commitment to delivering exceptional experiences across every screen and service.

VERSANT is an industry‑changing media company fueled by innovation and an entrepreneurial spirit. With a strong foundation and a forward‑looking vision, VERSANT empowers creativity, embraces change, and drives connection in an ever‑evolving world.

Job Description
CNBC Make It is one of CNBC’s most exciting and distinctive digital brands, reaching millions of aspirational, ambitious and career‑minded readers who are looking for smart, actionable guidance on how to build a successful life. From career growth and leadership to money, work, entrepreneurship and personal ambition, Make It helps audiences navigate the decisions that shape their professional and financial futures.

We are looking for a strong story editor and creative editorial leader with sharp news judgment, excellent storytelling instincts and a deep understanding of what engages digital audiences. This editor will play a key role in shaping Make It’s daily and enterprise coverage, working closely with reporters, producers and senior editors to identify compelling angles, elevate story ideas and ensure every piece is clear, useful, memorable and true to the Make It voice.

The ideal candidate is both a rigorous editor and an imaginative thinker — someone who can sharpen a reported piece, improve structure and flow, craft irresistible headlines and leads, and help develop smart editorial franchises that connect with ambitious readers. They should be energized by stories about careers, success, leadership, money, work culture and the changing ways people define achievement.

This role requires a decisive editor who can balance speed, accuracy and creativity in a fast-moving digital newsroom. The editor will monitor the news cycle, spot emerging trends, assign and shape stories, and collaborate across editorial and audience teams to produce journalism that is timely, engaging and often service‑driven.

Successful candidates will bring strong editorial judgment, high standards, collaborative energy and a passion for helping Make It’s audience learn, grow and get ahead.

This role is based in Englewood Cliffs, NJ and reports to CNBC’s Deputy Managing Editor for Money & Success.

Responsibilities:

Edit and publish stories accurately and clearly on deadline in a fast‑paced digital news environment

Shape stories for structure, readability, flow, tone, voice, multimedia elements, and editorial and legal standards

Write compelling, audience‑focused headlines, leads and display copy that align with CNBC Make It’s brand voice

Monitor news developments and identify timely trends, angles and coverage opportunities that will resonate with audiences

Vet, shape and assign story ideas while collaborating closely with reporters, producers and senior editors

Generate innovative story concepts and help execute recurring editorial franchises and series

Coordinate with reporters, producers and cross‑functional teams to ensure stories are completed efficiently and accurately

Copy edit and fact‑check stories to maintain the highest journalistic standards

Exercise strong news judgment and make quick editorial decisions in a fast‑moving news environment

Collaborate with editorial leadership on short‑ and long‑term content planning and social strategies

Ensure CNBC Make It content reflects strong digital storytelling and audience engagement best practices

At CNBC Headquarters in Englewood Cliffs, NJ, you’ll have access to great perks and amenities:

Sweat it out—Free onsite fitness center with state‑of‑the‑art equipment, plus daily group classes

Eat up—Gourmet cafeteria with daily specials plus soup and salad bars

Extras—Dry cleaning, shoe shining and sneak peeks

Don’t have a car? No problem! We offer free shuttle transportation to and from multiple locations in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Hoboken and Jersey City.

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: $90,000-$130,000.

Additional Requirements:

Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV through careers.versantmedia.com to be considered. Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.

Qualifications
Required Qualifications:

At least five years of editing experience in a digital newsroom or publishing environment

Exceptional writing, editing and copyediting skills with the ability to write clean, engaging copy quickly and with a nod toward enterprise

Strong understanding of digital news production and journalistic standards

Proven ability to make complex topics accessible and engaging for a broad audience

Experience editing short and long form with accuracy, readability, structure, tone and legal standards in mind

Demonstrated ability to work quickly and effectively under deadline pressure

Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously

Desired Characteristics:

Background in business, personal finance, careers or lifestyle journalism

Strong understanding of audience engagement and digital storytelling best practices

Experience generating and executing editorial franchises, series and trend‑driven coverage

Proficient in AP style and comfortable with light photo editing

Experience at a large digital publisher, major online news site or financial publication

Ongoing interest in business news, workplace trends, personal finance and consumer‑focused storytelling

Collaborative team player with strong communication skills and sound editorial judgment

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.

VERSANT Media is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. We include a good faith pay range for each position to comply with applicable state and local pay transparency laws and to promote equity across our organization. Actual compensation will be based on factors such as the candidate's skills, qualifications, experience, and location and may include additional forms of compensation and benefits such as health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, etc.

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