Ken Brown is joining CNBC as managing editor of digital and editorial strategy, multiple outlets report. CNBC says Brown will oversee its business-news outlet’s digital editorial operations and take part in shaping broader editorial strategy. In the role, he is expected to help strengthen and elevate CNBC’s journalism across platforms, including digital. CNBC editor in chief David Cho reportedly communicated the hiring to staff in a memo, describing Brown’s responsibilities in terms of increasing the “ambition, distinctiveness and impact” of its reporting. Brown will report to Cho. Brown’s start date is June 8, according to the reports. The Information previously covered Brown’s career background in financial journalism, and the announcement frames the move as a leadership addition focused on digital editorial management and cross-platform strategy within CNBC’s newsroom.