Segment Producer, CNBC

About the Company

VERSANT (Nasdaq: VSNT) is a fast-evolving media and entertainment company with a portfolio of well-known brands that influence culture, inform audiences, and create lasting audience connections. Its business spans four major areas: political news and opinion, business news and personal finance, golf, and sports and genre entertainment. The company’s brand family includes CNBC, MS NOW, USA Network, Golf Channel, Oxygen, E!, SYFY, and USA Sports, along with digital properties such as Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, and GolfPass.

Role Overview

The Segment Producer will partner with Executive Producers, senior and junior producers, and CNBC Operations to help deliver a live news television program for CNBC International. The role calls for a seasoned news producer with strong editorial instincts and a solid understanding of business and financial markets.

What You Will Do

• Plan, develop, and produce both live and recorded guest segments.
• Contribute fresh segment ideas every day by drawing on a wide range of sources.
• Field produce live and pre-recorded remote segments.
• Spot, evaluate, and book strong guest contributors.
• Carry out guest pre-interviews and coordinate live hits.
• Draft engaging copy and teaser lines.
• Collect supporting materials such as sound bites and video clips for segment packages.
• Support the creation, visualization, and production of show segments.
• Bring inventive concepts for segments and recurring franchises.
• Build and sustain productive relationships with news sources.
• Assist Line Producers with day-to-day show production.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong editorial judgment and sound news sense.
• A proactive self-starter who can work creatively and effectively under tight daily deadlines.
• Excellent people skills and the ability to tell stories visually in a compelling way.
• Comfort with a demanding production schedule, including weekends and some holidays when needed.
• Willingness to travel, sometimes at short notice.
• At least 3 years of experience booking and segment producing in a live television setting, with proven writing, research, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of CNBC news standards is an advantage.
• Strong grasp of markets and prior experience with a financial news network is preferred.

Additional Information

The scope of this role may change over time, and duties can be updated by the company as needed. As part of the hiring process, external candidates may be asked to attend an in-person interview with a VERSANT Media employee at one of the company’s locations before a final hiring decision is made.

Equal Opportunity & Accommodation

VERSANT Media is committed to equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other legally protected status. Candidates who are qualified individuals with disabilities or disabled veterans may request a reasonable accommodation during the application or recruitment process by contacting candidateaccessibility@versantmedia.com.

Recruitment Notice

The company does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for this opportunity. Resumes sent to any VERSANT employee by email, through the internet, or by any other method without a valid written Statement of Work from the Talent Acquisition team will be treated as company property, and no fee will be paid if a candidate is hired through such a referral or by any other means.