Senior Producer

This is a Full Time Job

Senior Producer, CNBC Events & Councils

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.

Job Description

About the Role

CNBC Events is looking for a highly experienced Senior Producer to lead the planning and execution of high-impact events – ranging from salon dinners to multi day conferences. This role balances creativity, strategic planning, and operational expertise to deliver professional, on-brand live, virtual, and hybrid experiences that support business objectives. You will oversee the full event lifecycle, manage complex logistics and budgets while partnering with key cross-functional stakeholders to ensure experiences that align with business goals and brand standards.

Key Responsibilities
• Lead the production from initial concept to execution of large scale, multi- dimensional events and brand experiences
• Translate creative ideas and business objectives into compelling event experiences and activations
• Ensure brand, messaging, and production standards are consistently upheld
• Develop and manage event concepts, detailed production timelines, internal project plans and documentation
• Oversee venue and vendor sourcing, negotiations, and contracts
• Manage day-to-day planning process including venue and vendor coordination, F&B, AV, signage and branding, staffing, security, giveaways, activations, production partners, suppliers, etc
• Lead on-site production teams and serve as primary decision-maker during live events
• Anticipate risks and proactively troubleshoot issues before and during events
• Collaborate cross-functionally with senior leadership, editorial, sales, marketing, and audience development teams
• Develop, manage, and reconcile event budgets while delivering on stakeholder objectives
• Manage multiple events simultaneously while meeting deadlines and budget goals
• Mentor and support junior team members
• Remain current with trends in event planning, design, and production
• Build and maintain a comprehensive database of industry contacts, vendors, and venues

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

This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Salary range: $135,000-$175,000.

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.

Qualifications
• 12 years of experience producing events (corporate, experiential, live entertainment, conferences, or brand activations), including 5 years in a senior or lead role managing large-scale events
• Proven track record managing complex, high-budget events
• Excellent organizational skills, including multitasking, time management, and attention to detail
• Calm, decisive, and solutions-oriented in high-stakes environments
• Strong leadership presence with effective communication and stakeholder-management skills
• Strong vendor negotiation and contract management skills
• Willingness to travel and work nights/weekends as required

Preferred Skills
• Experience with virtual and hybrid event platforms
• Experience producing global or multi-city corporate events
• Familiarity with event production software and project management tools
• Strong creative instincts paired with operational discipline
• Budget forecasting and financial reporting experience

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 [email protected].

VERSANT Media 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.

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.