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Versant is hiring a Homepage & News Editor, CNBC

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Job Description

CNBC is seeking a highly organized, sharp-thinking Homepage & News Editor to help lead the presentation of CNBC’s journalism on our newly revamped homepage and other platforms. This editor will be responsible for making fast, smart editorial decisions about how our biggest coverage is displayed, prioritized and brought to life for our audience.

The ideal candidate has excellent news judgment, strong editing and headline-writing skills, and a clear sense of how to combine a broad range of formats into a compelling homepage experience. They will work closely with reporters, editors, television producers, digital video teams, social teams, data visualization journalists and photo editors to ensure CNBC’s homepage reflects the urgency, authority and visual strength of our journalism throughout the day. This person should thrive in a fast-paced newsroom, communicate clearly across teams and remain calm and decisive as news develops.


What You’ll Do

  • Curate and manage CNBC’s new homepage, making real-time decisions about story placement, prioritization and presentation.
  • Use strong news judgment to identify the most important coverage of the moment and ensure the homepage reflects CNBC’s editorial priorities across a range of article offerings, from still-developing breaking news to deeply reported analysis.
    Write and edit sharp, accurate and engaging headlines and pair them creatively with the strongest photos, graphics or videos available.
  • Build visually compelling story presentations by combining written reporting with live TV interviews, digital video, data visualizations, photography and other formats.
    Collaborate closely with digital editors, reporters, television show teams, video producers, social editors, data visualization journalists and photo editors.
    Identify opportunities to elevate exclusive reporting, major live events, enterprise journalism and key CNBC storytelling.
  • Edit breaking news and collaborate with the homepage team to quickly adjust coverage as stories develop.
  • Maintain high editorial standards for accuracy, clarity, tone and presentation.
  • Help develop new approaches to homepage storytelling that better showcase CNBC’s multiplatform journalism.

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

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

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, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Salary range: $90,000-$135,000

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Salary Information

Salary: $90,000 - $135,000

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