Editorial Traineeship

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.

CNBC is the world’s No. 1 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**

This opportunity is part of a six-month traineeship program, providing hands-on experience within CNBC’s editorial and newsroom teams in Abu Dhabi.

As an Editorial Trainee, you will gain structured exposure across live broadcast production, newsroom operations, field reporting, and digital content creation.

You will work closely with producers, reporters and editors to support daily programming while developing core journalism and storytelling skills.

The role is designed for early-career graduates aspiring to build a career in TV news and business journalism.

Trainees will learn how global newsrooms operate, contribute to editorial output, and develop a strong foundation in financial and business news coverage.

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 [email protected].

*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.*