Newsroom Coordinator and Exec Assistant

Versant Media; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Versant Media in London through CNBC International is seeking a Newsroom Assistant to support day-to-day operations of the international newsroom, working with the Executive Editor and leadership.

The role involves diary management, travel logistics, meetings, training, and editorial projects, with opportunities to gain experience in a fast-paced, global newsroom.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an administrative, assistant, coordinator or similar role.
• Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel and PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Manage the Executive Editor’s diary, coordinating meetings and schedules across multiple international time zones.
• Organize domestic and international travel for the newsroom, including flights, hotels, visas and itineraries.
• Support Newsroom senior leaders, Finance and Travel team to effectively manage the responsible use of T&E, staying within preferred suppliers or best value options wherever possible. Providing reporting and highlighting exceptions for approval before committing the spend
• Help coordinate newsroom leadership meetings, town halls, editorial planning sessions and offsites.
• Prepare meeting agendas, take notes where required and help track actions and follow-ups.
• Support the onboarding of new newsroom employees, helping ensure they have the information and access they need.
• Coordinate logistics for newsroom training sessions, workshops and development programmes.
• Assist with the organization of editorial events, conferences, summits and internal meetings.
• Provide administrative and coordination support for newsroom projects involving editorial, audience, TV and other teams across CNBC.
• Help process newsroom expenses, invoices, purchase orders and other administrative requests.
• Maintain newsroom documentation, team information, calendars and internal communications.
• Support day-to-day newsroom operations and help resolve practical or logistical issues as they arise.
• Assist with major editorial initiatives, newsroom launches and special projects.
• Coordinate logistics for visiting executives, speakers and editorial guests.

Skills

Administrative experience

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Tools

Outlook

Teams

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Company Description

VERSANT (Nasdaq: VSNT) is an industry-changing media and entertainment business and home to trusted brands that shape culture, inform audiences, and build lasting connections. It operates across four core markets: political news and opinion, business news and personal finance, golf, and sports and genre entertainment. These markets are served through a powerful portfolio of iconic and innovative brands, including CNBC, MS NOW, USA Network, Golf Channel, Oxygen, E!, SYFY, and Versant's sports division USA Sports, along with complementary digital assets including Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow and GolfPass.

Company Description

VERSANT (Nasdaq: VSNT) is an industry-changing media and entertainment business and home to trusted brands that shape culture, inform audiences, and build lasting connections. It operates across four core markets: political news and opinion, business news and personal finance, golf, and sports and genre entertainment. These markets are served through a powerful portfolio of iconic and innovative brands, including CNBC, MS NOW, USA Network, Golf Channel, Oxygen, E!, SYFY, and Versant's sports division USA Sports, along with complementary digital assets including Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow and GolfPass.

Job Description

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 www.cnbc.com for more information.

Overview

CNBC is looking for a highly organized, proactive and enthusiastic Newsroom Assistant to support the day-to-day running of the International newsroom.

Working closely with the Executive Editor and newsroom leadership team, you’ll help keep a busy global newsroom organized and running smoothly. The role will provide administrative and operational support across diary management, meetings, travel, training, newsroom events and editorial projects.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, has excellent attention to detail and is interested in gaining experience inside a leading international news organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the Executive Editor’s diary, coordinating meetings and schedules across multiple international time zones.
• Organize domestic and international travel for the newsroom, including flights, hotels, visas and itineraries.
• Support Newsroom senior leaders, Finance and Travel team to effectively manage the responsible use of T&E, staying within preferred suppliers or best value options wherever possible. Providing reporting and highlighting exceptions for approval before committing the spend
• Help coordinate newsroom leadership meetings, town halls, editorial planning sessions and offsites.
• Prepare meeting agendas, take notes where required and help track actions and follow-ups.
• Support the onboarding of new newsroom employees, helping ensure they have the information and access they need.
• Coordinate logistics for newsroom training sessions, workshops and development programmes.
• Assist with the organization of editorial events, conferences, summits and internal meetings.
• Provide administrative and coordination support for newsroom projects involving editorial, audience, TV and other teams across CNBC.
• Help process newsroom expenses, invoices, purchase orders and other administrative requests.
• Maintain newsroom documentation, team information, calendars and internal communications.
• Support day-to-day newsroom operations and help resolve practical or logistical issues as they arise.
• Assist with major editorial initiatives, newsroom launches and special projects.
• Coordinate logistics for visiting executives, speakers and editorial guests.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE AND REQUIREMENTS

• Previous experience in an administrative, assistant, coordinator or similar role.
• Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Confident using Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Comfortable working with colleagues across different teams, seniority levels and international time zones.
• Proactive, dependable and able to work independently when required.
• Ability to handle sensitive or confidential information with discretion.

Desired Characteristics

• An interest in news, journalism and the media industry.
• A positive, solutions-focused approach.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative working style.
• Comfortable working in a busy environment where priorities can change quickly.

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 [e-mail].