Personal Finance Reporter

CNBC Select is looking to hire a talented Personal Finance Reporter to focus on researching, evaluating, and recommending financial products. CNBC Select is a fast-growing, consumer-friendly commerce brand within the NBCU News Group. The team is devoted to providing readers with rigorous reviews and personal finance advice so they can make informed decisions about the financial products they use every day.

The Personal Finance Reporter will be primarily responsible for analyzing and reviewing financial products – through developing expertise, research and reporting – to provide readers with advice on the best credit cards, personal loans, mortgages and other financial products on the market. Additionally, they will be asked to pitch and create engaging content that inspires the curious reader. The ideal candidate will have strong reporting skills, experience putting together “best of” lists using methodologies, comfort with numbers and data as well as words, and a knack for making complex subjects interesting and relatable.

What You’ll Do

Generate story ideas and following through by reporting, writing, and creating digital content
Research and assemble reliable, informative lists of recommendations
Help grow the CNBC Select brand and cultivate an engaged audience
Contribute to multi-platform news coverage when needed
Use social media to distribute and promote content

This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website. Salary range: $85,000-$95,000

Qualifications

At least 2 years of professional experience as a writer and/or reporter
Proven experience or strong interest in the personal finance space
Proven ability to report and write accurately and clearly in a fast-paced, deadline-driven news environment
Familiarity with following and reporting on current events, especially as they relate to personal finance, credit cards, loans, banking, mortgages, insurance, and other financial products
Familiarity and comfort with social media
Familiarity and comfort with SEO in an editorial environment
Ability to convey to readers why and how high-level or abstract stories could affect them personally
Commerce experience

Desired Characteristics

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience
Experience at a large online content destination, such as a major online news site or financial newspaper
Passion for digital storytelling and creating the best user experience online
Ongoing knowledge of and interest in the business world and financial news
Considerable on-camera experience with video and/or TV

Additional Requirements

Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV through nbcunicareers.com to be considered
Must have unrestricted 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.