CNBC Internship Program

Job Description

About the Role
The Versant Internship Program offers students the opportunity to build foundational skills, contribute to meaningful projects, and gain exposure to how a modern media organization operates. Interns will help shape a new experience designed to invest in emerging talent and support early career development within CNBC, the recognized world leader in business news. Interns will gain hands-on experience contributing to content that helps audiences understand and navigate the world of business.

What You’ll Do
• Contribute to content that helps audiences understand and navigate the world of business
• Gain hands-on experience in areas such as CNBC Councils
• Gain hands-on experience in areas such as CNBC Events
• Gain hands-on experience in areas such as CNBC Select
• Gain hands-on experience in areas such as CNBC Talent Development
• Gain hands-on experience in areas such as CNBC Direct-to-Consumer Marketing
• Gain hands-on experience in areas such as CNBC Social Media

You’re a Good Fit If You
• Are actively enrolled in a degree-granting program at an accredited institution during the entire duration of the program OR have a graduation date in Spring 2026
• Have a current class standing of sophomore or above (30 credits)
• Are available to work 24 hours per week from September 14th 2026 through April 16th 2027
• Are willing to work on-site at the Englewood Cliffs, NJ office
• Are presently authorized to work for any employer in the United States and do not require work visa sponsorship from VERSANT now or in the future to retain authorization to work in the United States
• Are not currently on any student or exchange visa (e.g. F-1 CPT, F-1 OPT, J-1, M-1) unless you will be able to change or adjust to another status that grants work authorization without sponsorship from VERSANT
• Can complete an I-9 form with a Social Security number within 3 days of hire if receiving an internship offer

Bonus Qualifications
• Are a student with a class standing of junior or above
• Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above
• Have a strong interest in the media industry
• Have previous internship experience and on-campus involvement

Role Highlights & Compensation
• All internships are paid
• The hourly rate for student interns is $19.00
• Time off to support overall health, well-being, and academics
• Structured onboarding and professional development opportunities
• Mentorship and networking with teams across the company & intern community
• Hands-on experience that supports long-term career growth
• Free onsite fitness center with state-of-the-art equipment and group classes at CNBC Headquarters
• Gourmet cafeteria with daily specials, plus soup and salad bars at CNBC Headquarters
• Dry cleaning services at CNBC Headquarters
• Free shuttle transportation to and from multiple locations in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Hoboken and Jersey City