CNBC seeks personal finance writer

CNBC is looking for a writer/editor who works closely with the Personal Finance Editor to oversee and execute content strategy, development, and programming of CNBC.com’s personal finance section.

He/she will work to ensure that stories published in the section meet the team’s objectives, style, voice, and editorial standards.

Daily tasks may include the following:

• Conceive, assign, edit and/or write original editorial content
• Stay on top of breaking and developing money and market news and be ready to write or assign same-day or next-day stories
• Work with other reporters, freelancers and contributors to develop and execute daily editorial programming
• Work with freelancers on delivery of stories, ensuring programming is executed on schedule, meets editorial standards and is compelling to readers
• Work with social media editor to execute strategy aimed at delivering engaging posts and increasing referrals
• Work with syndication partners (and liaisons) to deliver daily content that will drive referrals

Qualifications/Requirements

• Candidates should have at least 5 years of digital media experience, and at least 2 years of editing experience
• He/she must be familiar with using a CMS and understand the basics of SEO
• The candidate should also be well-versed in social media, have solid writing and editing skills with a knowledge of AP style
• Candidates for the writer/editor position should also share a passion for personal finance
• Bachelor of Arts

Desired Characteristics

• Excellent verbal and written communications
• Excellent time management skills

To apply, go here.