Affiliate Sales Intern

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.

 

CNBC INTERNATIONAL   

CNBC is the world’s number one business and financial news network. Its mission is to help the influential and aspirational make astute decisions to get ahead by providing live market updates, breaking news, in-depth analysis and exclusive interviews.  

CNBC’s vast portfolio includes CNBC.com, the online destination for global business; CNBC PRO, the network’s premium subscription service that provides real-time global market data and market analysis, as well as a growing slate of live and virtual events where consumers can experience CNBC’s award-winning journalism, live.  

With headquarters in New Jersey, London, Singapore, and Abu Dhabi, CNBC provides a truly global 24-hour business briefing for senior business leaders, the financial community and those with assets to invest or protect. Today the channel is available in more than 392 million homes worldwide. CNBC also boasts a growing audience across its social media and digital video platforms.  

Visit www.cnbc.com for more information.  

OVERVIEW

As the Affiliate Sales Intern, you will gain hands-on experience across sales, marketing and digital content. You will work closely with the Head of Affiliate Sales, China and the wider Business Development & Distribution team, preparing client materials, assisting with events, conducting market search and helping source and localize content. This role is designed to give you meaningful responsibilities, practical industry exposure, and opportunities to build both commercial and cross‑functional skills.

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with daily sales and marketing tasks, including preparation of client materials, premiums and sales tools.
• Conduct research on local market trends and business news, particularly through local social media platforms.
• Support the planning and execution of sales and marketing activities and events.
• Source content from digital website cnbc.com, translate and edit it for publication on the company’s WeChat account.
• Provide administrative support to the manager as required.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Currently enrolled as a 3rd or 4th year undergraduate, or a 1st year master’s student.
• Strong translation skills in both English and Chinese.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities in Chinese and English.
• Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint, with basic data analysis for reporting.
• Highly motivated, with the ability to work independently.
• Available to work at least 2 days per week (ideally 3–4 days) and commit to a 9‑month internship starting June 2026.

 

The responsibilities associated with this position are not limited to the above description and may be modified at any time by the Company.

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 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.