Versant Academic Year Internships: CNBC Production & Editorial

Versant•Washington, DC

21h•$19 - $19•Onsite

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. 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 Washington D.C.

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 for our internship program.
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 Washington, D.C. 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 to retain authorization to work in the United States.
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.
VERSANT is an E-Verify company, requiring all employees to have an active Social Security number.
Any candidate receiving an internship offer must complete I-9 form with Social Security number within 3 days of hire.
Submit a one-page resume detailing your relevant experience, skills, accomplishments, and expected graduation month and year.
Submit an optional letter to the hiring team expressing your interest in Versant, the internship locations you are open to (listed below), and your primary areas of interest (opportunities listed below).
Must be able to provide a current transcript (unofficial transcripts accepted) to confirm enrollment in a degree-granting program during the recruitment process.