Senior Director, CNBC Select

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Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('SpinCo') 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.

As a company uniquely positioned to educate, entertain and empower through our platforms, Comcast NBCUniversal stands for including everyone. Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives, coupled with our Corporate Social Responsibility work, is informed by our employees, audiences, park guests and the communities in which we live. We strive to foster a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture where our employees feel supported, embraced and heard. Together, we'll continue to create and deliver content that reflects the current and ever-changing face of the world.

CNBC is looking to hire an experienced leader to run, CNBC Select, a commerce brand devoted to providing rigorous reviews and advice on personal finance products.

This leader will be responsible for upholding the editorial standards of the brand, leading social media efforts, guiding business strategy and managing the brand P&L. The managing editor will also oversee compliance and partnership teams.

Strong professional experience in the following areas are a must: creating and implementing strategy based on analytics, developing partnership opportunities, editing with a focus on service journalism. So are a strong knowledge of personal finance products, SEO, and social media, as well as deep management experience.

Job Description 

• Lead the Partnerships, Compliance and Editorial teams.
• Guide editors in translating relevant data, research and expert guidance into clear, concise and compelling content 
• Use analytics and data to develop actionable strategies and tactics
• Create and oversee edit calendars 
• Work with editors to sharpen focus, headlines, angles, SEO and product choice across site and on supporting platforms
• Ensure the accuracy and standards of journalism across the site and our coverage
• Make branding decisions 
• Work regularly with compliance and with legal and standards
• Work regularly with product and design teams
• Lead editorial meetings and analytics and strategy meetings
• Provide quality control in all areas
• Manage a team of journalists and social media producers and editors
• Advocate for the brand with other stakeholders inside and outside the company
• Manage budgets

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  
• Extras -- Dry cleaning, shoe shining and sneak peeks   

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, the challenges and the opportunities that make working here so rewarding. 

Additional Information: Although you'll be hired as an NBCU employee, your employment and the responsibilities associated with this job likely will transition to SpinCo in the future. By joining at this pivotal time, you'll be a part of this exciting company as it takes shape.

• At least 10 years editorial experience 
• At least 5 years commerce experience
• At least 5 years in the personal finance space 
• At least 5 years managing a team
• Proven and thorough understanding of personal finance products and lifestyle products
• Understanding of financial compliance
• Strong journalism skills and experience
• Strong experience with data, analytics and SEO
• Strong management and leadership skills
• Work experience for a major news brand a plus

Desired Characteristics:

• Attention to detail 
• Ability to manage many projects at once
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work across multiple teams and units
• Knowledge of financial affiliate marketing platforms 

Additional Requirements:

• Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV through nbcunicareers.com to be considered.  
• Candidates 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 

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 [email protected].