Full-Time

CNBC.com seeks a copy editor

As a member of the CNBC.com copy desk, the copy editor is the last line of defense to ensure that our articles are of the highest quality possible. Whether it’s a long feature or a short breaking news bulletin, we will look to the copy editor to make sure our news coverage is free of errors and typos and has proper context, balance, consistency and clarity. The copy editor plays an essential part in producing compelling coverage that helps to expand our growing readership.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Editing articles quickly and thoroughly, sometimes after they are published
  • Engaging in productive dialogue with reporters, editors and managers as needed
  • Making sure CNBC.com’s coverage meets the highest standards

Qualifications

A successful candidate should have:

  • A bachelor’s degree or relevant work experience
  • At least five years of experience in daily journalism as a copy editor
  • A strong knowledge of AP style and business news.

The position requires enthusiasm, patience and positive communication skills. The successful candidate must be able to quickly edit complicated articles to ensure they are accessible not only to financial insiders but also to a broad readership. The candidate needs to be able to work collaboratively with a staff of writers and editors, ranging from industry veterans to early career employees.

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 office a minimum of three days per week.

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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