Associate Editor, Make IT
CNBC
New York, NYThis was removed by the employer on 4/20/2020 1:14:00 PM PST
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Responsibilities
CNBC Digital is looking to hire an Associate Editor to help manage its network of contributing writers under the NYC-based Make It brand. CNBC Make It is a fast-growing, consumer-friendly section of CNBC devoted to aspirational content about entrepreneurship, leadership, careers, money and lifestyle.
The Associate Editor will work with Make It's Contributors Editor to edit stories for structure, flow, style and factual accuracy. The Associate Editor will work on story formats including personal essays, reported pieces and op-eds.
Specific responsibilities could include, but are not limited to:
• Organizing workflow and editorial calendar of contributed content
• Recruiting, editing and mentoring contributors
• Brainstorming ideas and pitching compelling stories that showcase the Make It brand
• Collaborating with contributors and Make It's social media team to distribute and promote content
Qualifications
/Requirements
• At least 2 years of editing experience
• Ability to edit and write accurately in a high-volume, deadline-oriented environment
• Organizational skills, attention to detail, and outstanding communication and coordination skills
• Exceptional news judgment and a strong sense of trending topics that will resonate with the Make It audience
• Demonstrated interest in money, careers, leadership, lifestyle and entrepreneurship topics
• Previous experience working with freelance writers and contributors
Desired Characteristics
• Bachelor's degree
• Experience at a large online content destination, such as a major online news site or financial newspaper
• Passionate about digital storytelling and creating the best user experience online, with proven experience in a creative environment
• Ongoing knowledge of and interest in the business world and financial news
• Copyediting skills and natural ability to make complex ideas easy to understand