Partnerships Associate, Affiliate Growth- CNBC Select

Company Description

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.

Job Description

Job Description:

The Partnerships Associate will play a key role in supporting CNBC Select’s affiliate growth strategy by managing partner relationships, tracking performance, and contributing to affiliate operations across a range of financial service categories, including credit cards, investing, tax, insurance, and loans. Working closely and reporting to the Senior Manager of Affiliate Growth & Optimizations, this individual will help execute and optimize partner-related initiatives - from performance reporting to link tracking to maintaining affiliate network records. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, curious, data-savvy, and eager to learn the ins and outs of affiliate strategy and operations in the digital media space.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in managing relationships with affiliate partners and networks by tracking performance and supporting day-to-day communications
• Pull and analyze affiliate performance data on a recurring basis (weekly/monthly) to support reporting and optimization
• Help QA and monitor affiliate link placements to ensure accurate tracking and monetization across CNBC
• Select content Maintain and update affiliate partner records, offer details, and rate changes in internal systems
• Support onboarding of new affiliate partners and network integrations
• Collaborate with editorial, product, analytics, and compliance teams to implement monetization initiatives
• Research competitor activity and financial services affiliate trends
• Assist in preparing reports and presentations for internal stakeholders on performance and growth opportunities
  
  

Additional Requirements

• Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.
• Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV through nbcunicareers.com to be considered
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
  
  

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 Don’t have a car? No problem! We offer free shuttle transportation to and from multiple locations in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Hoboken and Jersey City
• Salary: $60,000 - $75,000
  
  

Qualifications

• 1 years of experience in affiliate marketing, digital publishing, e-commerce operations, or related analytical roles
• Strong Excel/Google Sheets skills; familiarity with affiliate platforms and dashboards preferred
• Comfortable working with data to drive insights and decision-making
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail, especially when managing offers and reporting
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills; able to work effectively across multiple teams
• Self-starter eager to learn and grow in a fast-paced, evolving environment
  
  

Desired Characteristics

• Analytical mindset with curiosity to explore patterns and trends
• Process-oriented with strong follow-through and task management skills
• Resourceful problem-solver who thrives in a collaborative environment
• Comfortable with ambiguity and able to adapt as business needs evolve
  
  

Additional Information

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with a VERSANT employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. VERSANT'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 candidateaccessibility@versantmedia.com.

VERSANT 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.