Associate Producer, Specials Unit

This is a Full Time Job

Associate Producer, Specials Unit

Job Description

CNBC is seeking an Associate Producer to join its Specials Unit - a dynamic team dedicated to enterprise premium, long-form taped productions and high-impact special projects across the network. This role is ideal for an AP who thrives on deep storytelling, complex editorial builds, and collaborative, cross-platform execution.

The Associate Producer will work closely with senior field producers, supervising producers, correspondents, editors, and production teams to develop, research, and execute long-form storytelling, investigative pieces, franchise specials, and tentpole projects. The position requires strong editorial judgment, organizational precision, and the ability to manage multiple workstreams in a fast-paced newsroom environment.

Responsibilities:
• Conduct in-depth research and pre-interviews to support long-form specials and documentary projects
• Develop scripts, story outlines, research packets, and production materials
• Coordinate shoots, book guests, secure assets, and manage logistics for taped productions
• Collaborate with digital, social, and marketing teams to extend the reach of special projects
• Track budgets, timelines, and deliverables to ensure projects stay on schedule
• Assist in post-production, including script revisions, graphics coordination, fact-checking, and compliance

Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.

Qualifications
• 2 years of experience in television news, documentary production, or long-form storytelling
• Strong writing and editorial skills with attention to accuracy and detail
• Experience working on taped pieces or special projects preferred
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines
• Strong communication skills and comfort working with senior executives and high-profile guests
• Knowledge of business news and financial markets is a plus

This role offers the opportunity to contribute to ambitious, high-visibility projects that define CNBC's brand of enterprise storytelling. The ideal candidate is curious, collaborative, and passionate about producing meaningful journalism that resonates across platforms.

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 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.