Associate Producer, News Desk

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 News Desk is seeking an enthusiastic, self-motivated Associate Producer (AP) with a passion for news and an interest in business and finance. 

The AP works directly with CNBC’s reporters and show teams to get content on air in a way that meets CNBC’s goals of being Fast, Accurate and Actionable.   The AP will be part of our breaking news coverage team, jumping in when news breaks to help prepare elements for air.  The AP will also write and produce daily general news and business news updates.

What you’ll do:

• Produce stories for each of CNBC's daily live Business Day programs.
• Work directly with anchors and reporters at CNBC Global Headquarters as well as correspondents from CNBC’s global network including CNBC Europe and CNBC Asia.
• Create written content and visual elements, including onscreen graphics, soundbites and video for live reports and edited packages.
• Monitor breaking news events and learn produce quickly and accurately across a range of topics.
• Find background information on a wide range of business and financial news stories, including working with reporters and producers to stay up to date on general trends as well as key developments in breaking news situations.
• Write and produce daily news updates.
• Learn various newsroom roles and responsibilities being ready to fill in for key roles as needed.
• Learn to read financial documents, including quarterly reports and analyst notes.
• Work closely with Senior Managers as needed as main point of contact with shows, reporters and network operations.
• Assist reporters and field producers with remote shoots and special projects as needed.
• Write and produce updates for smart home connected devices such as Amazon Alexa and Google Home.
• Contribute to CNBC.com and social media when requested.

What we’ll offer:

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 --Don’t have a car? No problem! We offer free shuttle transportation to and from multiple locations in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Hoboken and Jersey City 

Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.

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. Salary range: $65,000-$80,000.

• Bachelor's degree and working knowledge of financial and/or business news, political news, and hard news content.
•  2 years of experience in television production (can include experience at an internship or college station)
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft office and newsroom systems including iNews.   
• Strong knowledge of social media sites including Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

Desired Characteristics

• Attention to detail is a must – the AP is often the last stop before content goes on air, so accuracy is critical.
• Interest in business and money.
• Ability to thrive in a chaotic breaking news environment.
• Being a self-starter who can juggle many tasks at once.

This position has some early and late shifts.

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.