Senior Tech Reporter, CNBC

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 experienced Technology Reporter to cover the expanding network of companies led by Elon Musk and help readers understand the technological, financial, and regulatory forces shaping their evolution. From Tesla’s work in autonomy, robotics, and energy systems, to SpaceX’s launch and satellite businesses, to emerging artificial intelligence efforts competing with firms such as OpenAI and Google, Musk-led ventures sit at the intersection of innovation, capital markets, and public policy.

This is a multimedia role requiring reporting and production for television, digital and social platforms. It is based in San Francisco.

This beat requires rigorous reporting and analytical perspective. Investors often view Musk’s leadership and long-term vision as central to valuation, while regulators, competitors, and safety advocates are increasing scrutiny of emerging technologies, governance practices, and deployment risks. Coverage should examine both technological ambition and real-world implications, helping audiences understand what developments mean for markets, industry, and society.

This role is centered on scoops, step-back thinking, and high-level analysis—connecting original reporting, market signals, regulatory developments, and product advances into clear, authoritative journalism that explains what is happening and why it matters.

The ideal candidate is a big-picture thinker and aggressive reporter who can break news, cultivate sources, and surface insights that go beyond the daily cycle. This role requires intellectual curiosity, strong news judgment, and the ability to write with clarity and authority about complex technological and financial topics—without oversimplifying or overstating their impact.

Responsibilities

• Break news and deliver exclusive reporting on Musk-led companies and related technologies
• Develop deep sourcing across industry, regulatory, investor, and technology circles
• Move quickly and flexibly when news happens and succinctly distill that for the audience
• Produce analytical stories that connect technology developments, business news, and market impact
• Collaborate with CNBC reporters and editors to deepen coverage and enterprise reporting
• Translate complex technological and regulatory developments into clear, accessible journalism

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Significant experience covering technology, markets, or corporate power at a major news organization
• Proven ability to break scoops and deliver agenda-setting journalism
• Strong understanding of technology sectors such as AI, autonomy, aerospace, and manufacturing
• Experience cultivating sources across industry, government, and investment communities
• Excellent news judgment and the ability to distinguish signal from hype

Desired Characteristics

• Familiarity with capital markets and venture ecosystems
• Comfort interpreting technical concepts, financial disclosures, and policy frameworks
• Experience delivering sharp, compelling stories on television

This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from our office at 1 Market Plaza in San Francisco a minimum of three days per week. Salary range: $200,000-225,000. 

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.

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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.

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