Audience Development Editor

This is a Full Time Job

DESCRIPTION:

CNBC Select is seeking a talented Audience Development Editor to lead search, social, and newsletter strategy to grow audience and brand awareness.

This role is responsible for developing and executing innovative digital strategies to attract new readers and engage existing audiences. The Editor will manage a dedicated SEO analyst and associate social media editor and collaborate with reporters and vertical editors on newsletter best practices. This person must be comfortable analyzing performance data to make informed decisions and optimize commerce content across multiple platforms.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Optimize editorial content across platforms for engagement, followers, clicks, and conversions
• Manage the Audience Development team, gauge performance, and implement best practices
• Shape brand voice and apply editorial standards across platforms
• Pull performance data and create reports for the larger editorial team
• Collaborate with Select’s newsroom and compliance partners
• Work across CNBC departments on linking, sharing, and promotion strategies
• Stay up to date on best practices for SEO, social posting, and follower acquisition

Additional Requirements:
• Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV through the link below 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.

Qualifications
• Understanding of and interest in personal finance journalism
• 5 years of experience in digital journalism, with at least 3 years focused on audience development
• People management skills
• Experience working on SEO strategy, newsletters, and social posting
• Demonstrated project management and communication skills
• Passionate about social media and audience growth
• Ability to write and edit engaging, clean copy under a tight deadline

DESIRED CHARACTERISTICS
• Interest in data analysis and audience trends
• Experience with e-commerce content and affiliate marketing models
• Creative idea generator
• Experience producing social video content