Job 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.

Job Description

CNBC is seeking a reporter to uncover potential investing ideas through deep data analysis and then create graphics that illustrate the data in a creative and compelling way. This role requires:

• Analysis of complex data sets of stock prices, company fundamentals and industry figures to mine for anomalies and changes in trend
• Understanding of company financials, including balance sheets, income statements, and valuation measures
• The reporter should be able to identify changes in the data that may signal a potential shift in a stock or industry’s prospects
• The ideal candidate would know various company filing types (10Ks, 10qs, 13fs, etc.)
• The candidate should be proficient in excel and other data mining tools
• The reporter should be able to collaborate with reporters and editors to develop storylines and produce interactive graphics and charts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Journalism or related field
• Proven experience in data analysis and visualization
• The ability to work effectively in a high-intensity environment, often under tight deadlines
• Excellent writing and verbal communication skills
• You’ll stand out with:
• 3+ years of creating similar data content for a major publication
• Advanced degree related to Data Science
• Experience working in a fast-paced digital newsroom
• Experience analyzing companies for Wall Street
• Clips featuring well-researched data sets
• A deep understanding of company fundamentals

Additional Requirements:

• Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV through careers.versantmedia.com to be considered
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.

What we’ll offer: At CNBC Headquarters in Englewood Cliffs, NJ, you’ll have access to great perks and amenities: 

• Sweat it out -- Free onsite fitness center with state-of-the-art equipment, plus daily group classes 
• Eat up -- Gourmet cafeteria with daily specials plus soup and salad bars 
• Extras -- Dry cleaning, shoe shining and sneak peeks  
• Don’t have a car? No problem! We offer free shuttle transportation to and from multiple locations in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Hoboken and Jersey City 

Salary Range: $120,000-$150,000

Additional Information

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with a VERSANT employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. VERSANT'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 is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. We include a good faith pay range for each position to comply with applicable state and local pay transparency laws and to promote equity across our organization. Actual compensation will be based on factors such as the candidate's skills,

qualifications

, experience, and location and may include additional forms of compensation and benefits such as health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, etc.

Job Tags

Full time, Work at office, Local area, Shift work, 3 days per week,

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