Company Description

VERSANT is a leading force in news, sports and entertainment - home to iconic and trusted brands that inspire, inform, and delight audiences. Our unique combination of content, technology and services enriches the cultural fabric, igniting passions, sparking conversations, and connecting people to what they love most.

As an independent, publicly traded company, VERSANT brings together powerhouse cable networks - including USA Network, CNBC, MS NOW (formerly MSNBC), Oxygen, E!, SYFY, and Golf Channel - with dynamic digital and direct-to-consumer brands such as Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. Together, these businesses reflect our commitment to delivering exceptional experiences across every screen and service.

VERSANT is an industry-changing media company fueled by innovation and an entrepreneurial spirit. With a strong foundation and a forward-looking vision, VERSANT empowers creativity, embraces change, and drives connection in an ever-evolving world.

Job Description

CNBC is seeking an experienced Senior Director, Personal Finance to lead and unify its personal finance coverage across flagship brands, including Personal Finance, Make It, and CNBC Select. This role is centered on editorial leadership and forward-looking strategy—shaping coverage that connects expert guidance, data, reporting, and real-world consumer needs into clear, authoritative journalism that explains what matters and why.

The ideal candidate is a big-picture editor and strong people manager who can guide multiple teams toward a cohesive vision while preserving the distinct strengths of each brand. This editor should have experience grappling with the news and driving reporters to react quickly to events with analysis and original ideas — while at the same time balancing the organization’s need for true exclusives and longer-form enterprise reporting.

This leader will help define where personal finance coverage must evolve in a modern media landscape increasingly shaped by AI chatbots delivering fast but impersonal advice. The Managing Editor will ensure CNBC’s coverage stands apart through trust, human insight, editorial rigor, and service that reflects the complexities of real financial lives.

This leader will not simply oversee daily publishing, but will set strategic priorities that deliver context, clarity, and credibility across budgeting, debt, credit, investing, taxes, insurance, career income growth, and long-term financial planning. The role requires exceptional editorial judgment, intellectual curiosity, and a commitment to producing coverage that is authoritative, accessible, and deeply relevant—without oversimplifying or sensationalizing complex financial topics.

Responsibilities

Lead editorial planning and execution across CNBC’s personal finance brands, including the Personal Finance, Make It, and CNBC Select
Drives teams to react quickly to news and emerging consumer finance trends, and develops enterprise and features that keep CNBC ahead of competitors
Set a strategic vision for modern personal finance coverage that strengthens trust, differentiation, and audience relevance.
Manage, mentor, and develop editors and writers across multiple teams
Ensure accuracy, clarity, and compliance with financial best practices and regulatory considerations.
Upholds CNBC’s editorial standards, fact-checking rigor, and commitment to reader trust.
Collaborate with product, SEO, audience, and commerce teams to expand reach and engagement
Champion service journalism that delivers practical value and human insight beyond automated advice

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 

This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Salary range: $230,000-$280,000.

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.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

10+ years editing personal finance or consumer financial content at a major media organization
Significant experience editing personal finance or consumer financial content at a major media organization
Proven leadership experience managing teams and guiding multi-brand editorial strategy
Strong understanding of core personal finance topics including credit, debt, investing, taxes, and financial planning
Demonstrated ability to shape service-oriented journalism that is accurate, actionable, and reader-focused
Excellent news judgment and the ability to distinguish useful guidance from noise and hype

Desired Characteristics (Nice-to-Haves)

Background in finance, economics, financial planning, or a related field
Experience working with certified experts (CFPs, tax professionals, financial advisors)
Familiarity with commerce and affiliate-driven content models
Experience scaling editorial processes across multiple platforms or brands
A clear editorial voice grounded in clarity, credibility, and reader trust

Additional Information

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with a VERSANT Media employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. VERSANT Media'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].

VERSANT Media is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. We include a good faith pay range for each position to comply with applicable state and local pay transparency laws and to promote equity across our organization. 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. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at VERSANT via-email, the Internet, or in any form and/or method without a valid written Statement of Work in place for this position from VERSANT's Talent Acquisition team will be deemed the sole property of VERSANT. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by VERSANT as a result of the referral or through other means.

Business Segment: CNBC Compensation: USD 230000 - USD 280000 - yearly

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