Editorial Director, Select

Job Description

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Job Description
CNBC's commerce team is looking to hire a strategic and experienced editorial director to further develop its financial coverage for a broad consumer audience under the CNBC Select brand. CNBC Select is a consumer-friendly vertical of CNBC devoted to providing rigorous reviews and advice on personal finance products so our readers can make informed decisions.
The Editorial Director will be responsible for executing strategy and overseeing the day-to-day content production and optimization. This leader will guide the editorial team in creating clear, engaging, and impactful content while maintaining CNBC Select's voice, standards, and mission across all platforms.
This role will manage the editorial calendar and a growing team of personal finance journalists, and collaborate cross-functionally with compliance, partnerships analytics, product and CNBC editorial teams to drive audience growth and revenue. The ideal candidate is a strong leader and journalist with deep experience in personal finance, commerce content, and service journalism.

Key Responsibilities
• Develop and implement a content strategy aligned with broader organizational goals.
• Oversee the editorial calendar, daily operations, publishing goals, and evergreen content updates.
• Approve all site content and ensure it meets CNBC Select's editorial standards.
• Guide editors and reporters in translating data, research, and expert insights into clear, engaging, and actionable content.
• Work with SEO, social and analytics teams to build and execute strategies that improve site metrics and revenue.
• Work with the partnerships team to ideate and execute new revenue opportunities, including branded content and affiliate commerce.
• Manage editorial elements of new insertion orders and paid content opportunities.
• Partner with Product to optimize the content experience across platforms.
• Lead editorial meetings and contribute to analytics and strategy discussions.
• Oversee newsletters, social media, broadcast placements, and other off-site platforms.
• Ensure compliance with legal and standards teams as needed.
What we'll offer:
• Sweat it out -- Free onsite fitness center with state-of-the-art equipment and 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. We're a global company that values our employee's individual experiences and wellbeing.
We know that we're smarter, more dynamic and better together. That's why we offer benefits and perks to meet your unique needs. Read more about them on our careers site here. We invite you to seek the excitement, challenges and opportunities that make working at CNBC so rewarding.
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: $135,000-$180,000
Qualifications
• Minimum 8 years of editorial experience, including 5+ years in personal finance or commerce content.
• At least 3 years managing an editorial team.
• Proven journalism skills and editorial judgment.
• Strong understanding of SEO, analytics, and affiliate marketing platforms (e.g., Skimlinks, Amazon, Rakuten).
• Experience with data-driven content strategy and optimization.
• Familiarity with tools like Parse.ly, Google Analytics, Google Trends, and Domo.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Experience working with a growing brand and/or major news organization is a plus.
• Media training and experience as an expert on live television is a plus.
• Firm grasp of AP Style guidelines and editorial best practices.

Desired Characteristics
• Strategic thinker with a passion for service journalism.
• Ability to make quick decisions and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Detail-oriented and proactive.
• Strong collaborator across editorial, product, and business teams.
• Deep knowledge of personal finance products and consumer needs.
• Creative and entrepreneurial within an established media company.
Additional Requirements:
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the Englewood Cliffs office a minimum of three days per week.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-z3oon7-216-73-216-182-42 in your application.