Online News Copy Editor
CNBC
Englewood Cliffs, NJThis is a Full Time Job
News Editors are the air-traffic controllers for CNBC.com’s website and app. They direct CNBC’s online breaking news coverage and oversee homepage programming for the web and app platforms. They work closely with CNBC’s top managers and the full newsroom to ensure our readers know everything necessary to make fast, informed decisions in business and finance.
News editors should have the ability to stay organized when several major stories break at the same time. A plane might be attempting an emergency landing while the president is talking about trade, and oil suddenly takes a major dip.
What you’ll do:
• Ensure CNBC.com is delivering all the top news of the day
• Place articles on the homepages, packaging art and related topics as needed and adjusting headline tone as needed
• Edit breaking news articles and help reporters and section editors improve their online presentation
• Write breaking news as needed
What we’ll offer:
At CNBC Headquarters in Englewood Cliffs, NJ, you’ll have access to great perks and amenities:
• Sweat it out-- Free onsite fitness center with state-of-the-art equipment, plus daily group classes
• Eat up-- Gourmet cafeteria with daily specials plus soup and salad bars
Don’t have a car? No problem! We offer free shuttle transportation to and from multiple locations in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Hoboken and Jersey City
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Qualifications
What you’ll bring:
• 2 years of experience reporting or editing in a fast-paced newsroom
• Demonstrated ability to write clean copy fast
• Ability to work quickly under deadline pressure
• A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
You’ll stand out if:
• You’re accurate, fast and cool under pressure. The job calls for strong news judgment and involves fast-paced editing and directing a team of breaking news reporters
• You’re capable of detail-oriented planning and on-the-fly news calls
• You have a background in business and/or finance journalism.
• Proficient in AP style and light photo-editing skills
• You have experience at a large online content destination, such as a major online news site or financial newspaper
• You possess ongoing knowledge of and interest in the business world and financial news
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.