Associate 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

This is a full-time, staff position at CNBC headquarters in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey. We're looking for a detail-oriented, self-starter to work across digital and television teams.

This Associate Reporter reports and writes stories for CNBC.com based on Jim Cramer's stock market commentary and CEO interviews on "Mad Money," with the opportunity to write broader investing and markets stories. This role serves as an important bridge between "Mad Money," which just celebrated its 20-year anniversary, and the CNBC Investing Club, our flagship subscription platform.

Key Skills

• Be curious about all things business, markets, and investing.
• A willingness to learn every day and take constructive criticism and guidance from editors.
• An ability to identify engaging, actionable insights from Jim's daily commentary, market observations, and CEO interviews.
• Develop an ability to report and write quickly and clearly.
• An enthusiasm for working in digital media.

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

What we’ll offer:

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: $55,000-$65,000 with OT eligibility

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• At least one year of business reporting experience
• Bachelor's degree and working knowledge of how Wall Street works
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work under deadline pressure
• Solid writing and verbal communication skills, and an ability to work independently and with a 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 candidateaccessibility@versantmedia.com.

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.