Versant Academic Year Internships: CNBC Content, Events & Marketing
About The Position
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 are curious, motivated, and eager to learn in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. All internships are paid. Academic Year interns are also eligible for: 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. As part of Versant’s internship program, interns will help shape a new experience designed to invest in emerging talent and support early career development. The Academic Year 2026-2027 Internship Program runs from September 14th 2026 to April 16th 2027, requiring a commitment of 24 hours per week, part-time. The exact schedule will be determined based on business need. Opportunities listed will require an intern to work on-site at the Englewood Cliffs, NJ office. CNBC is the recognized world leader in business news and provides real-time financial market coverage and business content consumed by nearly half a billion people per month across all platforms. From live market coverage to expert insights, interns can gain hands-on experience contributing to content that helps audiences understand and navigate the world of business. Areas of placement may include, but are not limited to: CNBC Councils, CNBC Events, CNBC Select, CNBC Talent Development, CNBC Direct-to-Consumer Marketing, CNBC Social Media.
Requirements
- Must be 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.
- Applicants who graduated in 2025 or earlier are not eligible.
- Current class standing of sophomore or above (30 credits).
- Must be available to work 24 hours per week from September 14th 2026 through April 16th 2027.
- Must be willing to work on-site at the Englewood Cliffs, NJ office.
- Must be presently authorized to work for any employer in the United States and must not require work visa sponsorship from VERSANT now or in the future.
- Candidates currently on any student or exchange visa (e.g. F-1 CPT, F-1 OPT, J-1, M-1) are not eligible to apply unless they will be able to change or adjust to another status that grants work authorization without sponsorship from VERSANT.
- Must have an active Social Security number.
- Must complete I-9 form with Social Security number within 3 days of hire.
Nice To Haves
- Students with class standing of junior or above preferred.
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above.
- Strong interest in the media industry.
- Previous internship experience and on-campus involvement.
Responsibilities
- Contribute to content that helps audiences understand and navigate the world of business.
- Gain hands-on experience in areas such as CNBC Councils, CNBC Events, CNBC Select, CNBC Talent Development, CNBC Direct-to-Consumer Marketing, and CNBC Social Media.
Benefits
- Paid internships
- Time off to support overall health, well-being, and academics
- Structured onboarding
- Professional development opportunities
- Mentorship
- Networking opportunities
- Hands-on experience
- Free onsite fitness center with state-of-the-art equipment and group classes
- Gourmet cafeteria with daily specials, plus soup and salad bars
- Dry cleaning services
- Free shuttle transportation to and from multiple locations in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Hoboken and Jersey City.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
Associate degree
