Company Description

VERSANT (Nasdaq: VSNT) is an industry-changing media and entertainment business and home to trusted brands that shape culture, inform audiences, and build lasting connections. It operates across four core markets: political news and opinion, business news and personal finance, golf, and sports and genre entertainment. These markets are served through a powerful portfolio of iconic and innovative brands, including CNBC, MS NOW, USA Network, Golf Channel, Oxygen, E!, SYFY, and Versant's sports division USA Sports, along with complementary digital assets including Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow and GolfPass.

 

CNBC INTERNATIONAL  

CNBC is the world’s number one business and financial news network. Its mission is to help the influential and aspirational make astute decisions to get ahead by providing live market updates, breaking news, in-depth analysis and exclusive interviews. 

CNBC’s vast portfolio includes CNBC.com, the online destination for global business; CNBC PRO, the network’s premium subscription service that provides real-time global market data and market analysis, as well as a growing slate of live and virtual events where consumers can experience CNBC’s award-winning journalism, live. 

With headquarters in New Jersey, London, Singapore, and Abu Dhabi, CNBC provides a truly global 24-hour business briefing for senior business leaders, the financial community and those with assets to invest or protect. Today the channel is available in more than 392 million homes worldwide. CNBC also boasts a growing audience across its social media and digital video platforms. 

Visit www.cnbc.com for more information. 

Job Description

OVERVIEW

The News Editorial Intern will support the portfolio of mid‑ and long‑form shows, video podcasts and events content produced across the CNBC’s International Originals team. The intern will gain hands‑on experience across the entire production workflow—from pre‑production planning to post‑production editing—while helping with research, transcription and the creation of supporting assets for digital platforms and social media.You will also support the production of CNBC Asia Pacific’s longest‑running feature program, Managing Asia.

This internship is designed for university undergraduates interested in pursuing a career in TV news production or journalism. Ideal candidates are passionate about business, economics, and financial markets. Interns will have opportunities to expand their understanding of business and market trends while learning essential journalistic skills and production fundamentals.

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Your responsibilities may include, but are not limited to: 

• Research and identify C-suite profiles for interviews.
• Assist with planning and preparation for filming.
• Provide on-site support for on-the-field filming.
• Transcribe interviews, short-list suitable footages, source videos and build elements for editing in the post-production process.
• Share, discuss and/or pitch ideas on digital elements for the show.
• Produce social media assets to support the promotion of the shows.

Qualifications

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• University undergraduates majoring in business, economics, mass communication, media production, or similar. 
• Must have the legal right to work in Singapore. Only candidates with existing eligibility to work in Singapore will be considered.
• Available for a full time internship from January to June.
• Strong interest in business and financial news TV production.
• Willingness to learn and proactively take initiative.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, organizational and interpersonal skills to engage and interact with stakeholders at varying levels.
• Ability to prioritize a variety of tasks while operating under tight deadlines.
• Fluency in English language is essential in order to transcribe interviews effectively.

 

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.