CNBC.com is seeking an experienced Editorial Director to oversee technology coverage across digital & television verticals. Reporting directly to the Executive Editor of CNBC Digital, the Editorial Director will develop & lead a team of digital journalists who can also appear on TV, as needed. This key role is designed for an experienced leader--someone excited for the chance to shape & define CNBC’s technology coverage.
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• Supervising team of reporters, writers, editors & digital journalists who are focused on delivering original and curated multi-platform technology content
• Coordinating with news desk for ongoing coverage of technology and other regional subjects
• Working closely with TV editorial staff and video staff to create, develop, write and edit daily editorial content.
• Utilizing social media as a newsgathering tool, anticipating which stories our audience will find relevant and engaging.
Qualifications/Requirements • Minimum 5 years’ relevant experience in newsgathering/newsroom environment
• Minimum 3 years’ experience supervising editorial teams
• Strong news judgment and good sense of the trending topics that will resonate with our audience and reinforce the CNBC.com brand
• Will be able to demonstrate expertise in setting the vision and strategy for a high-motivated, results-driven team
• Will sweat the small stuff - fact-checking, reworking copy, or writing headlines, but will also be able to zoom out to plot broader strategy for the current and future site
Desired Characteristics • Interest in business and financial news preferred
• Excellent writing and organizational skills under deadline pressure
• Able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Good communication and collaboration skills
• Experience working at a large online financial news site a plus
• Desire to work in a creative, demanding, competitive environment
• Passionate about leading people
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