Producer/ Editor, Originals, CNBC
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About the Role
Versant Media is hiring a Producer/Editor for CNBC Originals in Abu Dhabi. You will lead production of CNBC Explains and Founder Effect, managing end-to-end video production from pitching to editing.
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Responsibilities
- Lead end to end production of CNBC Explains and Founder Effect content in the Middle East, from idea generation to final delivery
- Pitch and develop stories with strong audience appeal, focusing on business, technology and entrepreneurship in the region
- Script and edit videos, ensuring clarity, accuracy and strong narrative structure
- Plan and oversee shoots, directing camera operators and leading interviews with contributors
- Manage post production workflows using Adobe Premiere, delivering high quality edits to deadlines
- Collaborate with international counterparts to maintain consistency across global franchises
- Work closely with the wider newsroom to identify relevant stories and contributors
- Adapt content for multiple platforms, including digital, broadcast and social, with a focus on audience engagement
- Ensure all content is fact checked, compliant and delivered on time
- Track performance and apply audience insights to improve future output
- Liaise with the creative team to develop motion graphics and data visualisations
- Support other Originals projects as required
Requirements
- 3 6 years of experience in video production, ideally in business, news or factual formats
- Strong track record of producing, scripting and editing video content end to end
- Proven ability to translate complex topics into clear, engaging narratives
- Excellent writing skills, with experience crafting scripts, headlines and editorial copy for digital audiences
- Proficiency in Adobe Premiere (or equivalent) and familiarity with professional production workflows
- Experience managing multiple projects and competing deadlines
- Strong editorial judgment and attention to detail
- Ability to operate independently while collaborating across international teams
- Strong communication and organizational skills
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Company Description
- VERSANT (Nasdaq: VSNT) is an industry changing media and entertainment business home to trusted brands including CNBC, MS NOW, USA Network, Golf Channel, Oxygen, E!, SYFY, and Versant’s sports division USA Sports.
Job Description
- The Producer, Originals leads the production of CNBC Explains and Founder Effect in the Middle East, delivering high quality, digital first video content.
- Working closely with CNBC’s broadcast and digital teams, the producer identifies timely stories, surfaces contributors, and develops editorial angles.
- This is a hands on role responsible for delivering a consistent pipeline of content.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead end to end production of CNBC Explains and Founder Effect content in the Middle East.
- Pitch and develop stories with strong audience appeal, focusing on business, technology and entrepreneurship.
- Script and edit videos, ensuring clarity, accuracy and strong narrative structure.
- Plan and oversee shoots, directing camera operators and leading interviews.
- Manage post production workflows using Adobe Premiere.
- Collaborate with international counterparts to maintain consistency across global franchises.
- Work closely with the wider newsroom to identify relevant stories and contributors.
- Adapt content for multiple platforms, including digital, broadcast and social.
- Ensure all content is fact checked, compliant and delivered on time.
- Track performance and apply audience insights to improve future output.
- Liaise with the creative team to develop motion graphics and data visualisations.
- Support other Originals projects as required.
Skills and Experience and Requirements
- 3 6 years of experience in video production, ideally in business, news or factual formats.
- Strong track record of producing, scripting and editing video content end to end.
- Proven ability to translate complex topics into clear, engaging narratives.
- Excellent writing skills, with experience crafting scripts, headlines and editorial copy for digital audiences.
- Proficiency in Adobe Premiere (or equivalent) and familiarity with professional production workflows.
- Experience managing multiple projects and competing deadlines.
- Strong editorial judgment and attention to detail.
- Ability to operate independently while collaborating across international teams.
- Strong communication and organizational skills.
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