Senior Producer, News Desk at Versant

Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 May, 26

Salary

200000.0

Posted On

03 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

News Production, Financial Markets, Communication, Research, Writing, Team Collaboration, Decision Making, Social Media, Wire Services, Breaking News, Project Management, Sound Editing, Multitasking, Calm Under Pressure, Curiosity, Technology

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. Job Description The Senior Producer, Newsdesk is akin to a first alert system, elevating news from all corners. The producer monitors wire services, social media and speeches and works closely with all CNBC entities to make sure that all time sensitive material is shared and broadcast as necessary. The role involves working closely with the News Desk Editors, the Breaking News Desk, the Markets team, show producers and the digital news team at all times to ensure coordination and headline sharing between newsgathering groups. Additionally, the producer will work closely on special projects and network initiatives. The producer will also manage the clipdesk and work to elevate on air moments on all platforms. What you'll do: Utilize wire services, financial services and social media to mine headlines; work with reporting teams, breaking news and editors to elevate news Communicate in a timely and clear manner across platforms, sharing TV news with digital and vice versa. Work closely with clip desk to identify the best sound on air and share with relevant teams for coverage or production Cultivate and incentivize teams for special projects and network initiatives; bringing together many parts of the organization into project-based groups 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 -- Dry cleaning, shoe shining and sneak peeks 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, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Salary range: $170,000-$200,000. Additional Requirements: Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV through careers.versantmedia.com to be considered. Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States. Qualifications What you'll bring: In-depth knowledge of CNBC’s content and subject material and a strong interest in financial markets, economics, technology and politics Previous experience in business news; knowledge of wire services and financial statements Understanding of global financial markets and how events in different economies and markets affect each other Ability to multitask and remain calm in a fast-paced news environment Ability to work as part of a team and across all departments and locations Excellent verbal communication skills, coupled with strong research and succinct writing skills Demonstrated self-starter, with the confidence to make decisions quickly in a fast-paced news environment Flexibility in hours Desired characteristics: Experience in reading financial statements, wire copy Knowledge of FactSet, iNews, Slack Experience of working for a leading wire service or business news organization Experience overseeing and making decisions about news coverage Curious about the world, sees story ideas everywhere, and can’t wait to bring them back to the team 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. Business Segment: CNBC Compensation: USD170000 - USD200000 - yearly

Responsibilities

The Senior Producer, News Desk monitors various news sources and collaborates with different teams to ensure timely news coverage. This role also involves managing the clip desk and working on special projects and network initiatives.