News and Home Page Editor

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.

CNBC is seeking a News Editor to shape how audiences experience our journalism and help manage CNBC’s homepage.

Working at the center of the newsroom, this editor will program CNBC's flagship homepage to showcase the most important coverage for investors, business leaders and engaged readers, while also serving as a strong editor of stories.

The role is part of a team that acts as an air-traffic controller for CNBC.com — monitoring breaking news, markets and audience trends to determine what leads the site at any given moment. The editor will collaborate closely with reporters, producers, and senior editors to ensure coverage is timely, accurate and prominently displayed.

 

The position requires strong news judgment, visual instincts and a sharp sense of digital presentation. The editor will make quick decisions about story placement, headlines and imagery, while editing stories to ensure clarity, accuracy and impact. They must balance breaking news with enterprise reporting and live coverage to create a clear, compelling report for CNBC’s audience.

Successful candidates stay organized and decisive when multiple major stories break at once, ensuring CNBC’s digital platforms always reflect the most important news in real time.

 

Responsibilities:

• Program CNBC’s homepage to ensure clear, engaging delivery of that moment’s top news.
• Collaborate with beat reporters and their editors to craft and alert informative breaking news headlines.
• Package articles on the homepage, offering sharp multimedia features and related coverage as needed.
• Adjust headline tone and placement as needed, working with the audience team to make sure our SEO approach is on point.

 

This role is based in Englewood Cliffs, NJ and reports to CNBC Digital’s Deputy Managing Editor. 

This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Salary range: $75,000-$110,000.

Required Qualifications:

• At least five years of editing experience.
• At least three years of daily homepage management.
• Demonstrated ability to write clean copy fast.
• Ability to work quickly under deadline pressure.

 

Desired Characteristics:

• Accurate, fast and cool under pressure. The job calls for strong news judgment and involves fast-paced editing and guiding breaking-news reporters across the newsroom
• Background in business and/or finance journalism.
• Proficient in AP style and light photo-editing skills help, too
• Experience at a large online content destination, such as a major online news site or financial newspaper
• Ongoing knowledge of and interest in the business world and financial news

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with a VERSANT Media employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. 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.

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. You can submit your request to [email protected].

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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