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Company Description NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world. 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. Job Description CNBC's commerce team is looking to hire a strategic and experienced editorial director to further develop its financial coverage for a broad consumer audience under the CNBC Select brand. CNBC Select is a consumer-friendly vertical of CNBC devoted to providing rigorous reviews and advice on personal finance products so our readers can make informed decisions. TheEditorial Directorwill be responsible for executing strategy and overseeing the day-to-day content production and optimization. This leader will guide the editorial team in creating clear, engaging, and impactful content while maintaining CNBC Select’s voice, standards, and mission across all platforms. This role will manage the editorial calendar and a growing team of personal finance journalists, and collaborate cross-functionally with compliance, partnerships analytics, product and CNBC editorial teams to drive audience growth and revenue. The ideal candidate is a strong leader and journalist with deep experience in personal finance, commerce content, and service journalism. Key Responsibilities Develop and implement a content strategy aligned with broader organizational goals. Oversee the editorial calendar, daily operations, publishing goals, and evergreen content updates. Approve all site content and ensure it meets CNBC Select’s editorial standards. Guide editors and reporters in translating data, research, and expert insights into clear, engaging, and actionable content. Work with SEO, social and analytics teams to build and execute strategies that improve site metrics and revenue. Work with the partnerships team to ideate and execute new revenue opportunities, including branded content and affiliate commerce. Manage editorial elements of new insertion orders and paid content opportunities. Partner with Product to optimize the content experience across platforms. Lead editorial meetings and contribute to analytics and strategy discussions. Oversee newsletters, social media, broadcast placements, and other off-site platforms. Ensure compliance with legal and standards teams as needed. What we’ll offer: Sweat it out -- Free onsite fitness center with state-of-the-art equipment and group classes Eat up -- Gourmet cafeteria with daily specials, plus soup and salad bars Extras -- Dry cleaning Don’t have a car? No problem!We offer free shuttle transportation to and from multiple locations in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Hoboken and Jersey City. We’re a global company that values our employee’s individual experiences and wellbeing. We know that we’re smarter, more dynamic and better together. That’s why we offer benefits and perks to meet your unique needs. Read more about them on our careers site here. We invite you to seek the excitement, challenges and opportunities that make working at CNBC so rewarding. 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: $135,000-$180,000 Qualifications Minimum 8 years of editorial experience, including 5+ years in personal finance or commerce content. At least 3 years managing an editorial team. Proven journalism skills and editorial judgment. Strong understanding of SEO, analytics, and affiliate marketing platforms (e.g., Skimlinks, Amazon, Rakuten). Experience with data-driven content strategy and optimization. Familiarity with tools like Parse.ly, Google Analytics, Google Trends, and Domo. Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills. Experience working with a growing brand and/or major news organization is a plus. Media training and experience as an expert on live television is a plus. Firm grasp of AP Style guidelines and editorial best practices. Desired Characteristics Strategic thinker with a passion for service journalism. Ability to make quick decisions and manage multiple tasks simultaneously. Detail-oriented and proactive. Strong collaborator across editorial, product, and business teams. Deep knowledge of personal finance products and consumer needs. Creative and entrepreneurial within an established media company. 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 Englewood Cliffs office a minimum of three days per week. Additional Information 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr NBCUniversal

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