Internship Program – CNBC Media

Job Description

Versant Academic Year Internships: CNBC Production & Editorial | Versant Media

The Tone:
This is a part-time academic year internship at Versant Media, located in Englewood Cliffs, NJ. Versant is a leading force in news, sports, and entertainment, home to iconic and trusted brands like CNBC, USA Network, and Fandango, which inspire, inform, and delight audiences. As an independent, publicly traded company, Versant enriches the cultural fabric, igniting passions, sparking conversations, and connecting people to what they love most. This internship offers students the opportunity to build foundational skills, contribute to meaningful projects, and gain exposure to how a modern media organization operates, shaping a new experience designed to invest in emerging talent.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Part-time (24 hours per week)
• Location: In-person, Englewood Cliffs, NJ
• Pay: $19 hourly
• Team: Interns will be placed within CNBC areas such as Editorial & Breaking News, Fast Money, Mad Money, Production Operations, or Strategic Content & Partnerships.
• Mission: Gain hands-on experience contributing to content that helps audiences understand and navigate the world of business.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Develop: Build foundational skills necessary for a career within a modern media organization.
• Contribute: Support meaningful projects across CNBC’s production and editorial teams.
• Gain: Acquire hands-on experience working on content related to business news and financial markets.
• Learn: Understand the operational intricacies of a leading news and entertainment company in a collaborative environment.
• Shape: Help define a new experience focused on investing in emerging talent and fostering early career development.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Must be actively enrolled in a degree-granting program at an accredited institution for the entire program duration OR have a graduation date in Spring 2026. Current class standing must be sophomore or above (30 credits).
• Experience: Must be available to work 24 hours per week from September 14th, 2026 through April 16th, 2027, on-site at the Englewood Cliffs, NJ office. Must be presently authorized to work for any employer in the United States and not require work visa sponsorship from Versant now or in the future.
• Skills: Curious, motivated, and eager to learn in a collaborative environment with a strong interest in the media industry.
• Bonus: Students with a class standing of junior or above are preferred, along with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher, and previous internship experience or on-campus involvement.