Associate Producer, Specials Unit

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

CNBC is seeking an Associate Producer to join its Specials Unit — a dynamic team dedicated to enterprise premium, long-form taped productions and high-impact special projects across the network. This role is ideal for an AP who thrives on deep storytelling, complex editorial builds, and collaborative, cross-platform execution.

The Associate Producer will work closely with senior field producers, supervising producers, correspondents, editors, and production teams to develop, research, and execute long-form storytelling, investigative pieces, franchise specials, and tentpole projects. The position requires strong editorial judgment, organizational precision, and the ability to manage multiple workstreams in a fast-paced newsroom environment.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct in-depth research and pre-interviews to support long-form specials and documentary projects
• Develop scripts, story outlines, research packets, and production materials
• Coordinate shoots, book guests, secure assets, and manage logistics for taped productions
• Collaborate with digital, social, and marketing teams to extend the reach of special projects
• Track budgets, timelines, and deliverables to ensure projects stay on schedule
• Assist in post-production, including script revisions, graphics coordination, fact-checking, and compliance

Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.

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 

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

Qualifications:

• 2 years of experience in television news, documentary production, or long-form storytelling
• Strong writing and editorial skills with attention to accuracy and detail
• Experience working on taped pieces or special projects preferred
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines
• Strong communication skills and comfort working with senior executives and high-profile guests
• Knowledge of business news and financial markets is a plus

This role offers the opportunity to contribute to ambitious, high-visibility projects that define CNBC’s brand of enterprise storytelling. The ideal candidate is curious, collaborative, and passionate about producing meaningful journalism that resonates across platforms.

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.