PEP, Technical Associate; Freelance

VERSANT (Nasdaq: VSNT) is an industry-changing media and entertainment business and home to trusted brands that shape culture, inform audiences, and build lasting connections. It operates across four core markets: political news and opinion, business news and personal finance, golf, and sports and genre entertainment. These markets are served through a powerful portfolio of iconic and innovative brands, including CNBC, MS NOW, USA Network, Golf Channel, Oxygen, E!,

SYFY, and Versant's sports division USA Sports, along with complementary digital assets including Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, Golf Now and Golf Pass.

The Opportunity
CNBC is seeking a Freelance Technical Associate to support live daily programming as needed at two remote studio locations in New York City. This hands-on role will perform a variety of studio and production functions, helping ensure live broadcasts run smoothly while providing professional technical support to talent, guests, and production teams.
The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced live television environment, brings strong attention to detail, and can confidently shift between technical responsibilities as production needs evolve.
Why This Role Matters: Reliable studio operations are essential to delivering high-quality live programming. Your technical expertise, responsiveness, and ability to anticipate production needs will directly support CNBC’s ability to serve audiences with seamless, professional broadcasts.
Required On-Site: This position is required to be performed full-time from a Versant-designated worksite in New York City.

• Perform multiple studio crew functions as needed to support live daily programming across two New York City remote studio locations.
• Partner directly with high-profile talent and guests, ensuring they are prepared and supported for live broadcasts.
• Maintain studio readiness and production quality through lighting support, set effects, cable management, equipment organization, and attention to set aesthetics.
• Operate wireless production equipment and support Panasonic P2 camera workflows.
• Prepare, manage, and troubleshoot audio equipment, including multiple microphones and IFBs, to ensure talent and guests are properly equipped for air.
• Prioritize multiple production requests and respond quickly to changing needs while maintaining accuracy and composure in a live environment.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant work experience.
• Ability to perform effectively under the time-sensitive demands of a live television production environment.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple requests, remain composed under pressure, and adapt quickly as production needs change.
• A willingness to learn and embrace new production technologies and workflows.
• Experience working in a live television news environment is a plus.
• Trust: You act with professionalism, sound judgment, and integrity when working with colleagues, talent, guests, and production partners.
• Teamwork: You collaborate effectively across production teams and step into different crew responsibilities as needed.
• Transparency: You communicate clearly about production needs, technical issues, priorities, and potential risks.
• Agility: You remain calm and adaptable when priorities shift in a fast-moving live production environment.
• Entrepreneurial Spirit: You take initiative, solve problems proactively, and look for practical ways to improve studio operations and production support.

You’ll contribute directly to CNBC’s live programming while working alongside experienced production professionals in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. This freelance opportunity offers hands‑on exposure to multiple aspects of studio production and the chance to support programming seen by audiences every day.

This role is required on-site in New York City.

Compensation: $30/hour.

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…