Markets Reporter
hace 3 días
London
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 entrepreneurial spirit. With a strong foundation and a forward-looking vision, VERSANT empowers creativity, embraces change, and drives connection in an ever-evolving world. CNBC INTERNATIONAL CNBC is the world’s No. 1 business and financial news network. Its mission is to help the influential and aspirational make astute decisions to get ahead by providing live market updates, breaking news, in-depth analysis and exclusive interviews. CNBC’s vast portfolio includes CNBC.com, the online destination for global business; CNBC PRO, the network’s premium subscription service that provides real-time global market data and market analysis, as well as a growing slate of live and virtual events where consumers can experience CNBC’s award-winning journalism, live. With headquarters in New Jersey, London, Singapore, and Abu Dhabi, CNBC provides a truly global 24-hour business briefing for senior business leaders, the financial community and those with assets to invest or protect. Today the channel is available in more than 392 million homes worldwide. CNBC also boasts a growing audience across its social media and digital video platforms. Visit for more information. Versant is the parent company of CNBC. Overview Job Description The Reporter, CNBC Pro will generate compelling news stories and original reporting covering European markets, as well as helping to run our live blog. The ideal candidate will have strong reporting and research skills, mathematics proficiency, a good foundational understanding of markets, and a knack for making complex subjects interesting, pointed and relatable. Please note, this is an exciting FTC opportunity ending 30th October 2026. Key Responsibilities • Pitch, report and write digital articles that will become destination reading for people involved in markets and finance, or who wish to gain a greater understanding of the industry., • Multi-task in a high-pressure news environment, writing fast and accurate breaking news copy and blog posts., • Collate and analyse financial markets data for news stories, features, blog posts and other content on the site., • Monitor market moves, on-air guests and analyst notes to ensure our live blog is up to date, and our copy is moving the story forward., • Develop contacts across Europe’s markets ecosystem with the aim of produce sourced, original and market-moving copy., • Package copy to include graphics, video, charts and appropriate links to better engage readers and compel them to share the story, as well as engage in best SEO practises., • Collaborate with TV colleagues and international CNBC bureaus on stories relating to markets, finance, earnings and other topics. SKILLS, EXPERIENCE & REQUIREMENTS • A command of financial markets, especially but not limited to stock markets, and an interest in investing and trading., • Previous experience as a writer and/or reporter, including the ability to perform and multi-task under pressure., • Strongly motivated, organized, detail-oriented, and possessing outstanding communication and coordination skills., • A proven ability to report and write accurately and clearly in a fast-paced, deadline-driven news environment., • A clear understanding of CNBC and PRO’s editorial and programming priorities., • Experience at a large online content destination, such as a leading online news site or financial publication would be advantageous., • Experience working with content management systems desirable., • A flexible attitude to working different shifts when required., • Fluency in English is essential., • Ability to understand and process complex numerical information. 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 . 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.