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 is seeking a dynamic, externally focused Senior Manager of Strategic Partnerships to drive the growth of our partnership ecosystem. This is a high-visibility, "front-of-the-funnel" role dedicated to identifying untapped market opportunities and initiating the outreach necessary to bring new partners into the CNBC portfolio.

This role will focus on representing CNBC’s brand to external partners, crafting executive presentations necessary to build consensus and supporting partnership negotiations.

You will act as a brand ambassador, proactively pitching CNBC’s value proposition to market leaders in financial services, technology, investment content and more.

The successful candidate can work across multiple priorities, is able to translate complex partnership discussions into executive presentations and build consensus within a matrixed organization to move deals forward.

Key Responsibilities

Outbound Prospecting & Lead Generation: In partnership with Versant BD, proactively identify and initiate contact with potential partners. You will be responsible for building an outbound list of targets across Fintech, Financial Services, Business News, Investment Content, CTV, and digital media landscapes, moving them from initial cold outreach to initial discussions.

Strategic Opportunity Assessment: In collaboration with Versant BD, vet outbound leads through rigorous due diligence. You will determine the viability of new ventures by building ROI models and financial forecasts to ensure alignment with CNBC’s revenue and brand goals.

External Market Presentation: Support representing CNBC in the marketplace as they engage in high-level discussions with external stakeholders. You will represent CNBC at industry events and in direct outreach, articulating our unique value proposition to secure interest from key decision-makers at target organizations.

Partnership Management: Partner with team and Versant BD to navigate the partnership lifecyle. You will support the process from initial outreach phase through to due diligence, commercial negotiations and launch.

Executive Storytelling and Pitch Design: Design and build compelling executive presentations. You must be able to synthesize complex market data and deal structures into visually compelling, persuasive “pitch decks” tailored specifically to C-suite audiences, both internal and external.

Internal Consensus Building: Act as a bridge between the external market feedback and internal requirements. Support in navigating CNBC’s matrixed organization to secure buy-in from CNBC stakeholders across Finance, Legal, Standards, Editorial, Product etc. for new initiatives.

Trend Forecasting and Market Intelligence: Stay informed on the evolving media landscape (e.g. CTV, streaming, subscriptions, FAST) as well as the investment landscape (e.g. Fintech, prediction markets etc.) to proactively identify partnership opportunities.

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: $115,000-$135,000

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.

Experience: 6+ years of experience in business development, corporate strategy, or strategic partnerships within media, finance, or technology. A proven track record of supporting deals is essential.

Expert Storytelling: Exceptional ability to build executive-level presentations (PowerPoint/Keynote/Google Slides) that are both visually professional and strategically sound.

Negotiation Skills: Strong experience in external-facing roles with the ability to navigate complex contract negotiations and commercial terms.

Analytical Rigor: Ability to build ROI models and business cases to justify new partnership investments to the C-suite.

Presence: A high degree of professional "polish" and the confidence to present to and influence executive-level stakeholders, both internally and externally.

Education: MBA highly preferred, but not required

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.