Technology Editor, CNBC

Company Description VERSANT (Nasdaq: VSNT) is an industry-changing media and entertainment business and home to trusted brands that shape culture, inform audiences, and build lasting connections. It operates across four core markets: political news and opinion, business news and personal finance, golf, and sports and genre entertainment. These markets are served through a powerful portfolio of iconic and innovative brands, including CNBC, MS NOW, USA Network, Golf Channel, Oxygen, E!, SYFY, and Versant's sports division USA Sports, along with complementary digital assets including Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow and GolfPass. Job Description CNBC is the recognized world leader in business news and provides real-time financial market coverage and business information to over 400 million homes worldwide. CNBC also delivers content across a variety of digital platforms such as: CNBC.com; CNBC+, CNBC PRO, The CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer, a suite of CNBC mobile apps for iOS and Android devices; Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant and Apple Siri voice interfaces. CNBC is owned by Versant Media. VERSANT is an industry-changing force in sports, news, and entertainment — home to iconic and trusted brands that inspire, inform, and delight audiences including CNBC, MS NOW, USA, SYFY, Rotten Tomatoes, Fandango, Golf Channel, and GolfNow. CNBC is seeking an experienced multi-platform Tech Editor to help lead and shape our coverage of the technology industry across platforms. This editor will work closely with reporters, digital teams, video producers and television editors to deliver fast, authoritative coverage of one of the most important sectors in business. The Tech Editor will be a strong editor of words and ideas, helping reporters sharpen stories, develop distinctive angles and produce coverage that stands out in a crowded tech news landscape. The role requires sharp news judgment and the ability to balance breaking news with ambitious enterprise reporting on the companies, people and trends shaping the industry. This editor should thrive in a collaborative newsroom and be able to identify opportunities to tell stories across formats — bringing together reporting, video, graphics and television segments to create compelling coverage for CNBC’s audience. The ideal candidate is a strong generator of story ideas and an experienced newsroom leader who can manage reporters, set priorities and maintain high editorial standards in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities Edit and oversee technology coverage across CNBC’s platforms, working closely with reporters, digital teams, video producers and television editors. Manage and develop reporters, helping them sharpen story angles, strengthen reporting and produce distinctive journalism. Balance breaking news with enterprise reporting on the companies, people and trends shaping the tech industry. Identify opportunities to tell stories across formats, combining reporting with video, graphics and television segments. Generate original story ideas and guide coverage that helps CNBC stand out in a competitive tech news landscape. Benefits and Compensation 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-$190,000. 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 8+ years of experience editing business, technology or financial news in a fast-paced newsroom. 3+ years of managing direct reports. Strong editing and writing skills, with a demonstrated ability to elevate reporting and develop compelling story angles. Experience managing reporters and collaborating across editorial teams. Proven ability to juggle breaking news with longer-term enterprise reporting. Strong news judgment and the ability to prioritize coverage under tight deadlines. Desired Characteristics Deep knowledge of the technology sector, including major companies, trends and industry leaders. Experience working across multiple platforms, including digital, video and television. Strong generator of original story ideas and coverage initiatives. Ability to identify visually compelling ways to tell stories using graphics, video or other formats. Additional Information 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 View email address on click.appcast.io. 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. VERSANT Media is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at VERSANT via-email, the Internet, or in any form and/or method without a valid written Statement of Work in place for this position from VERSANT's Talent Acquisition team will be deemed the sole property of VERSANT. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by VERSANT as a result of the referral or ... #J-18808-Ljbffr Versant Media