Associate Producer, CNBC Strategic Content & Partnerships

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’s Strategic Content & Partnerships team is seeking a full-time Associate Producer to help shape and deliver high-impact, editorially driven sponsorships and partnerships across CNBC’s digital ecosystem.

This role sits at the intersection of journalism, digital storytelling, and revenue innovation, and is focused on producing content for CNBC’s global audience across digital, social, and newsletter platforms. 

The position requires close collaboration with editorial, Ad Sales, product, and branded content teams, offering hands-on experience with high-profile initiatives. 

The ideal candidate is an organized, creative producer with strong interpersonal awareness and sound editorial judgment. You’ll thrive in this role if you are proactive, detail-oriented, able to juggle multiple stakeholders and motivated to identify opportunities that enhance both audience engagement and revenue. 

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:  

• Partner with editorial leads and Ad Sales to develop, coordinate and produce innovative content for digital special reports and lists
• Monitor sponsored content daily to ensure accurate execution of advertiser elements  
• Manage project deliverables, stakeholder feedback, and execution details using internal systems and documentation
• Liaise with branded content team to obtain newsroom approval and schedule sold social media posts 
• Support newsletters aligned with sponsorship initiatives
• Contribute to pre-sale sponsorship ideation as needed
• Monitor industry trends to inform strategy and spark new ideas
• Maintain an up-to-date library of content for sales materials and presentations

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: $65,000-$80,000

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.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• 2+ years of relevant digital production experience 
• A high degree of accuracy and consistency  
• Strong writing skills and demonstrated ability to craft compelling headlines and stories
• Ability to work independently under tight deadlines with colleagues at all levels, including leadership
• Highly adaptable with a capacity to handle a high-volume, dynamic workload
• Familiarity with a digital CMS 
• Knowledge of CNBC's content and brand
• Understanding of common social, digital and newsletter platforms and best practices
• Experience using analytics measurement tools to evaluate content

You’ll stand out if you have:

• Employment and/or internship producing editorial content at a business news network, website, or platform  
• A working knowledge of financial markets and terminology 
• Experience producing editorial content for sponsors and/or partners
• Experience with design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite

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.