On-Air Reporter, CNBC, FTC at Versant

London, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

12 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

News Gathering, Beat Reporting, Storytelling, Live Reporting, Deadline Pressure, Business News Knowledge, Financial Markets Knowledge, Digital Platforms, Social Platforms, Writing Copy, Source Development, Guest Booking, TV Production, Digital Production, Social Production, English Fluency

Industry

Marketing Services

Description

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. CNBC INTERNATIONAL CNBC is the world’s No. 1 business and financial news network. Its mission is to help the influential and aspirational make astute decisions to get ahead by providing live market updates, breaking news, in-depth analysis and exclusive interviews. CNBC’s vast portfolio includes CNBC.com, the online destination for global business; CNBC PRO, the network’s premium subscription service that provides real-time global market data and market analysis, as well as a growing slate of live and virtual events where consumers can experience CNBC’s award-winning journalism, live. With headquarters in New Jersey, London, Singapore, and Abu Dhabi, CNBC provides a truly global 24-hour business briefing for senior business leaders, the financial community and those with assets to invest or protect. Today the channel is available in more than 392 million homes worldwide. CNBC also boasts a growing audience across its social media and digital video platforms. Visit www.cnbc.com for more information. Job Description OVERVIEW This is an exciting FTC opportunity through until 1 November 2026. The Reporter, working across multiple platforms in London, is responsible for generating enterprise business stories and delivering these on TV, digital and social platforms. He/she is expected to news-gather, build relationships internally and externally, write and produce key business stories and front the delivery for all platforms. Experience in beat reporting is essential, as the Reporter will lead the development of an editorial area for CNBC, acting as the face of CNBC on a certain subject. The Reporter will also be expected to build up contacts and a network of sources to be able to develop proprietary stories that are unique to CNBC. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES Act as lead Reporter across TV, digital and social for an area/beat determined by the Head of TV News News-gather and develop stories for on-air and digital platforms Write digital pieces for publication on CNBC.com Conduct live hits/conversations on CNBC shows on beat subject matter Work with newsroom management team to drive daily editorial agenda for CNBC shows and digital Produce and/or report stories from the field Write clean, clear and accurate news copy Develop financial and business news knowledge Contribute and develop story ideas and develop and invite guests to CNBC shows Develop sources and generate independent reporting Work closely with each member of production team (TV, Digital and Social), news editors, other anchors, reporters and correspondents, and operations staff. Participate in planning, production and execution of shows, jumping in to help in whatever capacity is needed. Work with the company’s marketing department as requested to promote CNBC Other duties as assigned. Qualifications SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE Proven experience in news as a reporter Experience of story-telling on multiple platforms Proven ability to report on live, breaking news Ability to handle deadline pressure and to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment Knowledge of business news, financial markets and global current affairs Working knowledge of key newsroom systems and applications Languages: Fluent in English, other European languages helpful The responsibilities associated with this position are not limited to the above description and may be modified at any time by the Company. 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 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. Business Segment: CNBC

Responsibilities

The Reporter will be responsible for generating enterprise business stories and delivering them across TV, digital, and social platforms, acting as the face of CNBC for a specific subject area/beat. This involves news-gathering, building external and internal relationships, writing content, and fronting delivery for all media channels.