Company Description
VERSANT (Nasdaq: VSNT) is an industry-changing media and entertainment business and home to trusted brands that shape culture, inform audiences, and build lasting connections. It operates across four core markets: political news and opinion, business news and personal finance, golf, and sports and genre entertainment. These markets are served through a powerful portfolio of iconic and innovative brands, including CNBC, MS NOW, USA Network, Golf Channel, Oxygen, E!, SYFY, and Versant's sports division USA Sports, along with complementary digital assets including Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow and GolfPass.
Job Description
CNBC is seeking an enthusiastic, self-motivated Associate Producer with a passion for storytelling to join our growing digital video team.
This role calls for a creative producer and skilled editor with a strong interest in visual storytelling, business news, and in-depth analysis of markets and politics. The ideal candidate has a solid understanding of the American political system and the broader business landscape and is excited about transforming original reporting into compelling digital video content.
The Associate Producer will collaborate closely with reporters, producers and senior producers to craft sharp scripts and engaging videos, often on tight deadlines. Strong editorial judgment, writing ability, and editing skills are essential.
This position covers a range of content, including reporter-led news analysis, breaking news, and daily reporting, and the opportunities to contribute to mid-form investigative and documentary-style projects. Success in this role requires curiosity, a critical lens on news coverage, and an ability to identify stories that resonate with CNBC’s audience.
The ideal candidate is collaborative, adaptable, and eager to help elevate video storytelling across platforms. Candidates should have at least one year of professional experience shooting and scripting video for a digital news organization, be comfortable behind the camera, and have a strong command of Adobe Premiere. Experience with After Effects is a plus.
Here are some examples of videos our producers have worked on:
What the Iran war means for affordability
https://www.cnbc.com/video/2026/03/25/iran-war-is-heightening-affordability-concerns-ahead-of-midterms.html
How companies like Walmart and Target could get back billions in tariffs refunds
https://www.cnbc.com/video/2026/04/20/companies-like-walmart-target-could-get-billions-in-tariffs-refunds.html
Why U.S. shipbuilding collapsed — and the push to rebuild it
https://www.cnbc.com/video/2025/12/14/how-the-us-lost-its-shipbuilding-industry-and-can-it-get-it-back.html
How Trump Fed chair nominee Kevin Warsh could transform the Federal Reserve
https://www.cnbc.com/video/2026/04/23/trump-nominee-warsh-outlines-plan-for-federal-reserve-regime-change.html
Responsibilities:
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Produce, script, and edit high-quality business news videos in collaboration with reporters
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Support video production through editing and shooting, both in studio and in the field
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Operate DSLR and cinema cameras to film short- and long-form content with CNBC talent
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Collaborate with digital video team members to deliver content on tight deadlines
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Incorporate feedback from senior producers, editors, and stakeholders
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Stay current on news trends to help identify timely video opportunities
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Ensure editorial accuracy and adherence to CNBC standards
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Write clear, compelling, and accurate headlines and descriptions for CNBC.com and other platforms
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Optimize video content for distribution across horizontal and vertical platforms
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Work on assignments under the direction of the Senior Managing Producer
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.
Qualifications
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At least 1 year of experience in digital video production, including shooting, editing, lighting, and scripting
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Proficiency with cinema cameras and/or DSLR systems (Sony, Canon, Panasonic) and Adobe Premiere
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Script and/or voice-over writing experience
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Understanding of multimedia storytelling and online publishing systems
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Strong collaboration, creativity, and communication skills
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Excellent organizational and time management abilities; comfortable working under tight deadlines
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Ability to lift, carry, and transport 40lbs of production equipment
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Portfolio or work samples required (please include links)
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Strong interest in innovative video storytelling and social media strategy
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Ability and willingness to work non-traditional hours and travel when needed
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Broad knowledge of current events, business, financial, and technology news
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A sample of the candidate's work will be required
Desired Characteristics:
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Working knowledge of After Effects and Photoshop
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Familiarity with social media platforms and trends
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Experience shooting with drones
Additional Information
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.
