Technology Editor, CNBC

Job Description

CNBC is seeking an experienced multi-platform Tech Editor to help lead and shape our coverage of the technology industry across platforms. This editor will work closely with reporters, digital teams, video producers and television editors to deliver fast, authoritative coverage of one of the most important sectors in business.

This editor will be a strong editor of words and ideas, helping reporters sharpen stories, develop distinctive angles and produce coverage that stands out in a crowded tech news landscape. The role requires sharp news judgment and the ability to balance breaking news with ambitious enterprise reporting on the companies, people and trends shaping the industry.

The ideal candidate is a strong generator of story ideas and an experienced newsroom leader who can manage reporters, set priorities and maintain high editorial standards in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Edit and oversee technology coverage across CNBC’s platforms, working closely with reporters, digital teams, video producers and television editors.
• Manage and develop reporters, helping them sharpen story angles, strengthen reporting and produce distinctive journalism.
• Balance breaking news with enterprise reporting on the companies, people and trends shaping the tech industry.
• Identify opportunities to tell stories across formats, combining reporting with video, graphics and television segments.
• Generate original story ideas and guide coverage that helps CNBC stand out in a competitive tech news landscape.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience editing business, technology or financial news in a fast-paced newsroom.
• 3+ years of managing direct reports.
• Strong editing and writing skills, with a demonstrated ability to elevate reporting and develop compelling story angles.
• Experience managing reporters and collaborating across editorial teams.
• Proven ability to juggle breaking news with longer-term enterprise reporting.
• Strong news judgment and the ability to prioritize coverage under tight deadlines.

Additional Requirements

• Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV through careers.versantmedia.com to be considered.
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.

Company Description

VERSANT (Nasdaq: VSNT) is an industry-changing media and entertainment business and home to trusted brands that shape culture, inform audiences, and build lasting connections. It operates across four core markets: political news and opinion, business news and personal finance, golf, and sports and genre entertainment. These markets are served through a powerful portfolio of iconic and innovative brands, including CNBC, MS NOW, USA Network, Golf Channel, Oxygen, E!, SYFY, and Versant's sports division USA Sports, along with complementary digital assets including Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow and GolfPass.

Additional Information

• Actual compensation will be based on factors such as the candidate's skills, qualifications, experience, and location and may include additional forms of compensation and benefits such as health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, etc.
• Versant Media is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity.