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CNBC.com seeks a tech editor

CNBC is seeking a Technology News Editor to help manage a team of news writers covering the technology industry. 

  • Help make CNBC Digital the top-read and most-respected source of tech industry news.
  • Guide Technology news coverage for CNBC.com in the mornings.
  • Assign and edit a wide variety of story types, including fast-breaking news, follow-up analysis, and features.
  • Contribute next-minute and longer-term analysis about the people and companies in the tech industry.
  • Act as a liaison to teams in digital, TV, product, and other parts of the company.

Qualifications/Requirements

• At least 3 years’ experience covering news in a fast-paced digital environment.
• Demonstrated ability to edit and write copy under quick deadline.
• Interest in and familiarity with the most important people and companies in the technology industry.
• Business finance experience and interest – comfortable reading balance sheets, S-1 filings, etc.
• Strong news judgment and understanding of online audiences.
• Familiarity with audience measurement and development tools and techniques (Omniture, Parse.ly, SEO, social media).

Additional Job Requirements

• Interested candidate must submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered.
• Must be willing to work in Englewood Cliffs, NJ—perks include free shuttle, free gym, dry cleaning/shoe shine services, full-service cafeteria, and more!

Desired Characteristics

• Some management experience preferred.
• Some experience managing complex editorial workflows across multiple teams.
• Creative ability to generate relevant pitches for analysis and features.
• Comfort with a wide variety of communication tools and styles.
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills.

To apply, go here.

Chris Roush

Chris Roush was the dean of the School of Communications at Quinnipiac University in Hamden, Connecticut. He was previously Walter E. Hussman Sr. Distinguished Professor in business journalism at UNC-Chapel Hill. He is a former business journalist for Bloomberg News, Businessweek, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, The Tampa Tribune and the Sarasota Herald-Tribune. He is the author of the leading business reporting textbook "Show me the Money: Writing Business and Economics Stories for Mass Communication" and "Thinking Things Over," a biography of former Wall Street Journal editor Vermont Royster.

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