Versant Media Intern

Early Careers

Launch Your Career with Versant Media

Check out our open internships below.

Open Roles

“My time as a Talent Development Intern at CNBC was truly transformative, both professionally and personally. The internship provided me with hands-on learning, meaningful mentorship, and lasting professional relationships that supported my growth into a full-time role at Versant. I’m incredibly grateful for my journey here thus far and look forward to what’s ahead.”

 

Alessia C.
Previous CNBC Talent Development Intern

Program Details

US

  • We offer internships in NY, NJ, FL, CA, CT and Washington, D.C.
  • We have two intern cohorts:
    • Summer: Full-time, June - August (3 months)
    • Academic Year: Part-time, September - April (8 months)

International

  • We offer internships in London, Belfast, and Singapore
  • Types of Internships and Timing
    • Singapore
      • We offer University Internships and Polytech Internships
      • Polytech Cycle: February - July and July - February
      • University Cycle: January - June, June - December
    • UK: London and Belfast
      • Our UK programs are yearly programs that run July - July

“Interning at Versant has allowed me to work in a truly collaborative environment while gaining real, hands-on experience and developing strong professional skills. Being immersed in one of the best industries makes Versant both an exciting and meaningful place to be."

 

Michael C.
Versant Sports Intern

Requirements and Benefits

US

  • Basic 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 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.
    • For further clarification, 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.
  • Desired Characteristics:
    • 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
  • Format (hybrid/remote/in-person)
    • Cohorts vary from in-person to hybrid, with some fully remote opportunities depending on business needs.
  • Compensation & Benefits
    • All US interns are paid.

International

  • Basic Requirements
    • Students currently enrolled or recently graduated, depending on the program. Eligibility requirements will be specifically highlighted in the job description in the posting for the opportunity and will vary by role.
    • Work authorization / visa support
      • You would need to have the right to work in the country of the internship for the duration of the program.
  • Format (Hybrid/Remote/In-Person)
    • Hybrid or on-site, depending on the role.
    • Some of our internships require early shift working to cover the news cycle, but this varies depending on role and will be listed in the job posting.
  • Compensation & Benefits
    • All International interns are paid.

“My time as a News Programming Intern at CNBC has so far been incredible. The role has been very hands-on since day one, including writing scripts for the show, working in the gallery during the live shows, as well as video producing in the edit suite. I am very grateful for the warm welcome I received and the team's continuous support with my learning and development.”


Parie D.
CNBC News Programming Intern

Frequently Asked Questions

  • “When do applications open?”
    • For International, generally applications open 2-3 months before the Internship start
    • For International, our year long programs in the UK, applications open 5-6 months ahead of the Internship start
  • “Can I apply to multiple roles?”
    • Yes, you can apply to multiple roles in the US and Internationally
  • “What’s the interview process?”
    • It will be a combination of onsite or virtual interviews dependent on the business
  • “Is this internship paid?”
    • Yes, all internships are paid in the US and Internationally
  • “Can I apply if I’m graduating this year?”
    • For Summer 2026 internships in the US, you 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
    • In International, some of our programs allow for recent graduates. The qualifications will be listed on the job description and will vary based on the role
  • “Do you sponsor visas? Can I apply outside my home country?”
    • We do not offer sponsorship and you will need to have the right to work in the country you are applying for the duration of internship
  • “When can I expect to hear back on the decision?”
    • For the US, our response time varies, but you will be notified within a month of your anticipated start date
    • For International, our response time varies, but you will be notified within 1-2 months of application maximum

Join Our Talent Community

Thank you for your interest in Versant’s US, UK, and Singapore Early Careers Program! We’re excited that you’re exploring opportunities with us.

We’re currently formalizing our inaugural Early Careers Program and will continue to update this page with program details. Our goal is to ensure that every participant has a meaningful, hands-on experience working alongside outstanding colleagues—while helping to build something new at Versant Media and contributing to iconic, legacy brands.

To be among the first to receive updates and an invitation to apply when early career opportunities are posted, please join the Early Careers Talent Community for your region below. We look forward to staying connected!