Producer, Originals, CNBC
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About the Role
Versant Media seeks a Producer to lead production of 'Managing Middle East', an interview-led franchise profiling business leaders. The role involves end-to-end production from guest booking to post-production, requiring strong editorial judgment and hands-on production skills.
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Responsibilities
- Lead end to end production of Managing Middle East, from guest research and booking through to final delivery
- Identify and secure high profile guests, working with internal stakeholders and external contacts
- Conduct in depth research and develop strong editorial angles and briefing materials
- Plan and lead shoots on location, working with camera operators and directing filming
- Work closely with on air talent, supporting interviews and ensuring a smooth production experience
- Script and oversee edits, ensuring clarity, accuracy and strong narrative flow
- Maintain high editorial and production standards in line with the Managing franchise
- Liaise with the creative team on graphics and visual elements that enhance storytelling
- Adapt content for digital and social platforms, including shorter edits and promotional assets
- Ensure all content is fact checked, compliant and delivered on time
- Manage production logistics including scheduling, locations and contributor coordination
- Collaborate closely with Middle East bureau and wider Originals team across regions
Requirements
- 4–6 years of experience in television or video production, ideally in interview led, business or factual formats
- Experience leading shoots and working confidently with contributors and on air talent
- Strong editorial judgment and ability to develop compelling interview angles
- Excellent writing skills, with experience crafting scripts, headlines and editorial copy for digital audiences
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Excellent communication skills, particularly when working with senior stakeholders
- Ability to operate independently while maintaining high editorial standards
- Editing experience in Adobe Premiere or equivalent software (preferred)
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Company Description
- VERSANT is an industry changing media and entertainment business operating across political news, business news, golf, and sports/entertainment.
- Brands include CNBC, MS NOW, USA Network, Golf Channel, Oxygen, E!, SYFY, and digital assets like Fandango and Rotten Tomatoes.
Job Description
- The Producer, Originals will lead production of Managing Middle East, a premium interview led franchise profiling influential business leaders.
- Working closely with the Managing Producer in Singapore, this role takes primary responsibility for delivering each episode end to end in the Middle East.
- This is a highly hands on role requiring strong editorial judgment, attention to detail, and confidence working with senior contributors and on air talent.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead end to end production of Managing Middle East, from guest research and booking through to final delivery.
- Identify and secure high profile guests, working with internal stakeholders and external contacts.
- Conduct in depth research and develop strong editorial angles and briefing materials.
- Plan and lead shoots on location, working with camera operators and directing filming.
- Work closely with on air talent, supporting interviews and ensuring a smooth production experience.
- Script and oversee edits, ensuring clarity, accuracy and strong narrative flow.
- Maintain high editorial and production standards in line with the Managing franchise.
- Liaise with the creative team on graphics and visual elements that enhance storytelling.
- Adapt content for digital and social platforms, including shorter edits and promotional assets.
- Ensure all content is fact checked, compliant and delivered on time.
- Manage production logistics including scheduling, locations and contributor coordination.
- Collaborate closely with Middle East bureau and wider Originals team across regions.
Qualifications
- 4–6 years of experience in television or video production, ideally in interview led, business or factual formats.
- Experience leading shoots and working confidently with contributors and on air talent.
- Strong editorial judgment and ability to develop compelling interview angles.
- Excellent writing skills, with experience crafting scripts, headlines and editorial copy for digital audiences.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Excellent communication skills, particularly when working with senior stakeholders.
- Ability to operate independently while maintaining high editorial standards.
- Editing experience in Adobe Premiere or equivalent software (preferred).
Additional Information
- External candidates may be required to attend an in person interview at one of our locations.
- VERSANT Media is an equal opportunity employer.
- Reasonable accommodations available for qualified individuals with disabilities.
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