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.

OVERVIEW

The Associate Producer provides support to the show production teams assisting with cutting video, building graphics and basic segment production. This role is ideal for candidates looking for entry into a career in journalism and TV news production with a keen interest in business, economics, and financial markets.   They will also begin to learn about business and markets and the fundamentals for journalism.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support production of compelling business news content for CNBC's core programming.
• Work with editors and producers to source soundbites and produce interview edits
• Build guest and reporter segments using iNews and CNBC's in-house systems.
• Create graphics using CNBC’s in-house applications and liaising with the graphics department.
• Play graphics and data during the show, supporting live gallery production.
• Research stories as directed.
• Basic script writing.
• Clipping live interviews as digital videos.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE AND REQUIREMENTS  

• University Degree or equivalent experience and a keen interest in business news, economics, and financial markets.
• Prior internship experience in TV News Production and/or financial sector.
• Capability to handle short deadlines and work in a fast-paced and demanding live news environment.
• Good communication skills.
• Additional languages would be beneficial.

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.