Markets & Finance Editor, CNBC at NBCUniversal

London, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Dec, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

19 Sep, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Leadership, Financial Journalism, Markets, Banking, Corporate Finance, Breaking News, Editing, Commissioning, Digital Content, Social Media, Audience Focus, Data Analysis, Relationship Building, Team Management, Geopolitical Awareness, Content Strategy

Industry

Entertainment Providers

Description

Company Description NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world. Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('Versant') 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. Job Description OVERVIEW CNBC International is seeking a driven and experienced Markets & Finance Editor to lead our coverage of global markets, banks, deals and corporate finance across the EMEA region. Based in London, this senior editorial role will manage a team of reporters, driving agenda-setting journalism that spans breaking news, scoops, and distinctive long-form stories. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Lead, coach, and inspire a team of reporters covering markets, banks, hedge funds, private equity, and corporate finance within the EMEA region. Drive breaking news & scoops and ensure CNBC is first and best with fast, accurate coverage of the biggest market-moving events. Drive exclusives and original reporting that stand out in a competitive space. Set the agenda with strong markets and finance coverage across EMEA, identifying the stories that matter most to investors, policymakers, and executives. Commission and edit compelling analysis and features, with a focus on driving subscriptions and high-value content for the paywall. Partner with broadcast, social, and product teams to deliver cohesive, impactful coverage that resonates across CNBC’s global platforms. Ensure stories are conceived and executed with a clear audience focus, using data and insights to shape coverage that performs across digital, TV, and social. Play a leading role in enabling CNBC’s multi-platform strategy by aligning content for maximum reach, engagement, and subscriber growth. Lead the team in cultivating deep relationships with bankers, investors, regulators, and policymakers to strengthen CNBC’s reporting network in EMEA. Qualifications SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE AND REQUIREMENTS Significant experience as an editor in markets, banking, or financial journalism. Strong leadership skills with proven experience managing teams in a fast-paced newsroom. Deep knowledge of markets, banks, private markets, and corporate finance. Strong record of breaking news, delivering scoops, and publishing agenda-setting journalism. Excellent editing and commissioning skills across news, analysis, and features. Ability to thrive under pressure, balancing speed with accuracy and editorial authority. Global outlook, with sharp awareness of how EMEA markets fit into the wider financial and geopolitical landscape. Audience-driven mindset, with proven experience shaping content for digital and social platforms as well as TV. Additional Information 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]. Although you'll be hired as an NBCU employee, your employment and the responsibilities associated with this job likely will transition to Versant in the future. By joining at this pivotal time, you'll be a part of this exciting company as it takes shape.

Responsibilities

The Markets & Finance Editor will lead a team of reporters covering global markets and corporate finance in the EMEA region. This role involves driving breaking news, managing content strategy, and cultivating relationships with key financial stakeholders.