Senior Editor, Politics

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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.

CNBC is looking for a dynamic digital editor to lead a high-performing Politics team to shape how our newsroom tells the story of Washington. In this role, you’ll drive fast, sharp coverage of breaking news while also guiding ambitious enterprise reporting that resonates with our audience. Candidates will need deep understanding of how Washington works — and how its decisions ripple across the business and economic landscapes that matter most to CNBC’s readers and viewers. You’ll also be a highly skilled editor who can sharpen everything from quick-turn news stories to live coverage files to enterprise and accountability stories, with the vision to adapt coverage across platforms including our website, cable shows, and social media channels. This is a leadership role at the center of CNBC’s political coverage, perfect for an editor who thrives in the adrenaline of live news but also has the vision to craft stories that endure beyond the headlines. CNBC highly values teamwork so the ability to work collaboratively is a must.

Duties include:

• Editing breaking news in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
• Writing headlines with an eye toward SEO
• Experience editing fast-moving breaking news
• A clear understanding of style and grammar
• Interest in politics and policy stories
• Helping writers frame stories for a national audience
• Mentor, coach, and empower both junior and experienced reporters
• Coordinating coverage with CNBC’s TV team

• 10+ years of experience covering or editing politics and regulations
• 3+ years of managing direct reports.
• Proven track record breaking news and filing or editing stories in a fast-paced, real-time news environment.
• Reporting, writing, or editing investigative stories and/or long-form features.
• A collaborative demeanor with experience working and coordinating with multiple teams and across multiple platforms: social media, TV, and digital video.
• The ability to deliver accurate news in a high-volume, deadline-oriented environment.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including mornings, evenings, and/or weekends as news breaks.
• Must be highly motivated, extremely organized, detail-oriented, and possess outstanding communication and coordination skills.
• The job is based in Washington, D.C. with a hybrid in-office schedule. Can consider a NYC-based Editor to work out of the Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey office.

Desired Characteristics:

• BA or college-level equivalent.
• Experience at a major online news site or a daily financial publication.
• Passionate about storytelling and creating the best reader experience online.
• Ongoing knowledge of and interest in the business world and financial news.
• Solid understanding of web standards and SEO.

Additional Requirements:

• Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV through nbcunicareers.com to be considered
• 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.

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: $160,000 - $220,000

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.

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 AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.

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.