Producer, News & Programming

Overview

Company 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. VERSANT is an independent, publicly traded company bringing together powerhouse cable networks and digital brands to deliver exceptional experiences across every screen and service.

CNBC Digital Video is looking for a news-obsessed, jack-of-all-trades producer for its News and Programming team. This role involves creating and curating videos covering the most important business, markets and political stories of the day. The producer’s main responsibilities will include covering several hours of TV programming each day, selecting excerpts of the most compelling moments, and posting them on site and other platforms.

Coordinating with TV producers and digital editorial teams daily to ensure we capture relevant moments is crucial to this role. The producer should be able to handle various stages of production (shoot, script, and edit) for news-focused, short-form videos, and collaborate with colleagues to support project production as needed. The ideal candidate is motivated, disciplined, and tech-savvy, capable of crafting smart headlines, writing timely and engaging original video scripts, working under tight deadlines, and collaborating across several departments at CNBC.

A background in business/financial journalism is preferred. The producer may also assist with production for strategic content needs, including Pro/Investing club and others.

Here are some examples of content this candidate will work on.

• China’s economy isn’t very good, but ‘is good enough for Xi’:
  China Beige Book CEO Leland Miller
• Bitmine’s Tom Lee on $200M Beast Industries investment:
  An evolution of digital platforms and money
• Retail traders move toward energy as momentum continues

• Why Some Billionaires Are Racing To Leave California
• The Rise Of Obesity Pills

• Why Young Grads Are Struggling To Find Jobs

• Work on daily assignments at the direction of the News and Programming manager.
• Clip and curate news moments each day, including full interviews and packages. Select the most newsworthy soundbites from broadcast interviews and news segments.
• The duration of each shift will change depending on business needs and may be the full day; the producer will need to be laser-focused on clipping for the entirety of the shift.
• Craft compelling and accurate headlines and descriptions for videos appearing on  and other platforms during a fast-moving news cycle.
• Optimize video clips for SEO, metadata tracking, and distribution partners.
• Maintain strong attention to detail; error-free copy is a must.
• Serve as a primary substitute for the early morning shift (starting at 6am) and may substitute the 12pm-8pm shift, as needed.
• Shoot, edit, and produce news-focused short-form videos.
• Work with the team to produce short- and long-form original digital videos.
• Collaborate with digital and TV reporters to create reporter-led video analysis tied to timely news.

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

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: $93,000 - $110,000.

• At least 2-4 years of experience working in a fast-paced digital or TV newsroom.
• Strong writing skills…