Digital Rotational Associate

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 looking for the next generation of multimedia journalists!

Our 16-month Digital Rotational Program is a postgraduate opportunity designed to provide participants with exposure to a wide range of experiences, ongoing mentorship and targeted training within the fast-paced world of business news at CNBC Digital and CNBC TV.

This program will lead the way for you to apply for exciting internal roles and provide you with the knowledge and tools to thrive in today’s multimedia space.

This program begins September 2026.

What you’ll do:

• Pitch both breaking news and enterprise content for CNBC.com and/or CNBC Make It
• Contribute to the production of CNBC television programs
• Develop sources and build your network
• Conceptualize and assist in producing videos, including scripting, shooting and editing original content
• Use all major social platforms to create and publish sharable multimedia stories

Rotations may include, but are not limited to:

CNBC TV Show (ex. Squawk on the Street)
On a show, you would be part of a team that produces a live television show every day.  You will work on every aspect of the show, including producing segments, creating elements for air, booking guests, ordering graphics, social media and being part of the control room team that brings the show to air.   

Enterprise Reporting, CNBC.com
CNBC Digital reporters work hard to own the beats that matter most to finance and business readers, including tech, consumer, markets and politics. Each reporting group works closely with a section editor to delve deeply into their beats, chase down scoops and push the news forward.

CNBC TV Assignment Desk/Breaking News
On the assignment desk, expect a fast-paced, high energy work day.  You will be working with CNBC reporters from around the world to produce their segments for air and assisting CNBC breaking news coverage throughout the day.

Digital Video
Our digital video team is responsible for the development, production and delivery of original video content across multiple platforms. This includes day-of stories, features, premium content and video series and franchises. Video producers touch all aspects of video creation - from conception, pitching ideas, writing scripts, shooting and editing.
 
Social Media
Our creative social media team creates shareable multimedia stories and use all major social platforms to publish and distribute this original content. They track social media trends and use this information to develop and execute our social editorial strategies.
 
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 -- Dry cleaning 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, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Hourly Rate: $27/hour

Basic Qualifications/Requirements:

• A bachelor's degree, graduate degree, or equivalent professional experience
• Strong journalistic writing skills, research skills, editorial judgment
• At least 1 year of Digital or TV newsroom experience (internships/course work/professional experience)
• Ability to work effectively in a high-intensity environment, often under tight deadline pressures
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize assignments.
• A desire to tell great stories
• A willingness to collaborate with teammates
• A commitment to a career journalism
• Skilled in Microsoft word and outlook e-mail.
• A genuine enthusiasm for CNBC content

Additional Requirements

• Must be willing to work Englewood Cliffs, NJ beginning Fall 2026
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week. Some rotations require 5 days a week in the office.
• Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV through careers.versantmedia.com to be considered

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.