Senior Producer, Originals - CNBC International (6-month Contract)

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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. 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 Senior Producer, Originals (Asia & Middle East) will support CNBC’s original video output across Asia and the Middle East on a 6-month fixed-term contract. Working closely with the Head of International Originals, this role will oversee the day-to-day development and delivery of digital video content across franchises including CNBC Explains and Founder Effect, managing a small team of producers and a camera operator/editor based in Singapore and Abu Dhabi. The role is focused on execution, with responsibility for shaping story ideas, reviewing scripts and edits, maintaining editorial standards, and ensuring content is delivered to a high standard across platforms. This is an ideal role for a strong editorial producer with people management experience, excellent judgment, and the ability to improve work quickly and calmly in a fast-moving environment. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Oversee the day-to-day production of original video content across Asia and the Middle East, with a focus on CNBC Explains and Founder Effect. Manage two producers and a camera operator/editor, helping to prioritize workload, unblock issues, and maintain high standards. Work closely with producers to develop timely, relevant story ideas with strong audience appeal. Review, fact-check and refine scripts and edits, ensuring factual accuracy, clarity and editorial impact before final approval from the Head of International Originals. Act as a key layer of editorial quality control across the regional slate, helping to reduce bottlenecks and keep delivery on track. Support production planning and workflow management across multiple projects and deadlines. Collaborate with colleagues in London, Singapore and Abu Dhabi to maintain consistency across global franchises. Work closely with digital colleagues on supporting articles and editorial rollout, and with television teams to develop short packages and support weekend programming. Step in to support scripting, shoots or production problem-solving where needed. Ensure all content is compliant, editorially sound, and delivered on time. Qualifications ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS Significant experience in video production, ideally in business, news or factual formats. Strong experience producing digital video content, particularly mid-form and long-form formats for digital and streaming platforms. Demonstrated ability to review and improve scripts and edits to a high editorial standard. Strong editorial judgment, with excellent attention to detail and fact-checking skills. Ability to turn complex business and economic stories into clear, engaging visual narratives Experience managing or mentoring team members. Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines at once. Calm, collaborative approach and confidence working across teams in a fast-paced environment. Good understanding of digital video platforms and audience engagement principles Knowledge of field production and post-production workflows. Willingness to support shoots or hands-on production where needed. Working knowledge of Adobe Premiere or equivalent editing tools. Strong interest in global business, economics and current affairs. DESIRED ATTRIBUTES   While not essential for this role, candidates with experience or proficiency in the following attributes tend to excel in this position.  Five (5) or more years of experience in a related role or capacity. 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.