Segment Producer, CNBC
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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.
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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 Segment Producer will work closely with Executive Producers, senior and junior producers, and CNBC Operations to build a live news TV program for CNBC International.
A successful candidate for this role is an accomplished news producer with strong editorial knowledge of business and financial markets.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and produce live and taped guest segments.
- Generate original content ideas daily, tapping into a broad array of sources.
- Field produce remote segments both live and pre-recorded.
- Identify and book compelling guests.
- Conduct pre-interviews of guests and arranging hits.
- Write compelling copy and teases.
- Secure elements such as sound bites and video to support segments.
- Help create, visualize and produce segments for the show.
- Bring new and creative ideas to the show for segments and franchises.
- Develop and maintain good relationships with news sources.
- Assist Line Producers in the production of the show.
Skills And Experience And Requirements
- Exemplary editorial judgment.
- Successful candidates will be self-starters with superior contacts who can work effectively and creatively under daily deadline pressure.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, combined with a strong sense of how to visually tell a compelling story.
- Willingness to accommodate a demanding production schedule and flexibility to work weekends and some holidays when and as required.
- Willingness to travel, often on short notice.
- While not essential for this role, candidates with experience or proficiency in the following attributes tend to excel in this position.
- 3 or more years of experience booking and segment producing in a live television environment, with demonstrated writing, research and communication skills
- Familiarity with CNBC News standards.
- Strong understanding of the markets and prior experience at a financial news network
- 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 candidateaccessibility@versantmedia.com.
*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.*
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