Personal Finance Editor

Title: Personal Finance Editor, CNBC Select

Location: Englewood Cliffs United States

Full-time

Compensation: USD 85,000 - USD 110,000 - yearly

Job Description:

NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.

Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('Versant') comprised of most of NBCUniversal's cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. The well-capitalized company will have significant scale as a pure-play set of assets anchored by leading news, sports and entertainment content. The spin-off is expected to be completed during 2025.

Job Description

CNBC Select is looking for a knowledgeable, audience-driven Editor to lead editorial coverage of personal finance products including mortgages, insurance and tax services. This editor will manage and edit a team of two reporters, ensuring all content is accurate, compliant, and provides actionable value to readers. The role involves pitching, writing, and editing engaging stories that grow site traffic, build reader trust, and drive conversions. The ideal candidate has experience in content strategy, commerce, and service journalism, with a talent for making complex financial topics accessible and consumer friendly.

• Oversee mortgage, insurance and tax services content for CNBC Select
• Manage and edit a team of two reporters
• Writing/reporting as needed
• Ensure content across the vertical is accurate, fair, and provides value to our readers
• Ideate new and engaging content ideas that bring new users to the site, build loyalty and generate conversions (often all at once)
• Monitor analytics to understand performance and identify areas for improvement
• Work closely with Compliance to make frequent and timely updates as needed
• Appear as CNBC Select's credit card expert on social, broadcast, and other platforms as needed.
• Represent the CNBC Select team at industry events
• Stay up-to-date on the news cycle and generate consumer content that aligns with trends, news, etc.
• Build posts in CMS

What we'll offer:

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, 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, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website. Salary range: $85,000-$110,000 (bonus eligible).

Qualifications

Requirements

• At least 5 years editorial experience
• At least 2 years of direct editing experience, with a portfolio of commerce or service journalism content
• At least 2 years' experience managing writers
• Must have experience in service journalism and explaining complex topics in a relatable consumer-friendly way
• Experience developing content strategy tied to engagement and audience growth goals
• Work experience with a growing brand a plus
• Work experience for a major news brand a plus

Desired Characteristics

• Knowledge of personal finance products and best practices
• Demonstrated strong management and leadership skills
• Firm grasp of AP Style: spelling, grammar and punctuation
• Demonstrable understanding of using primary sources and experts to inform fact-based, grounded consumer advice
• Commerce experience a plus
• Understanding of SEO-including keyword search, content structure and on-page optimization
• Attention to detail and ability to make quick decisions
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work across multiple teams
• Knowledge of financial affiliate marketing platforms and monetization strategy a plus
• Experience working closely with social teams a plus
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States

Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.

Additional Information

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

Although you'll be hired as an NBCU employee, your employment and the responsibilities associated with this job likely will transition to Versant in the future. By joining at this pivotal time, you'll be a part of this exciting company as it takes shape.