Senior Tech Reporter, CNBC

Compensation: USD 200,000 - USD 225,000 - yearly 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 CNBCis seeking an experienced Technology Reporterto cover the expanding network of companies led byElon Musk and help readers understand the technological, financial, and regulatory forces shaping their evolution. FromTesla’s work in autonomy, robotics, and energy systems, toSpaceX’s launch and satellite businesses, to emerging artificial intelligence efforts competing with firms such asOpenAIandGoogle, Musk-led ventures sit at the intersection of innovation, capital markets, and public policy. This is a multimedia role requiring reporting and production for television, digital and social platforms. It is based in San Francisco. This beat requires rigorous reporting and analytical perspective. Investors often view Musk’s leadership and long-term vision as central to valuation, while regulators, competitors, and safety advocates are increasing scrutiny of emerging technologies, governance practices, and deployment risks. Coverage should examine both technological ambition and real-world implications, helping audiences understand what developments mean for markets, industry, and society. This role is centered on scoops, step-back thinking, and high-level analysis—connecting original reporting, market signals, regulatory developments, and product advances into clear, authoritative journalism that explains what is happening and why it matters. The ideal candidate is a big-picture thinker and aggressive reporter who can break news, cultivate sources, and surface insights that go beyond the daily cycle. This role requires intellectual curiosity, strong news judgment, and the ability to write with clarity and authority about complex technological and financial topics—without oversimplifying or overstating their impact. Responsibilities Break news and deliver exclusive reporting on Musk-led companies and related technologies Develop deep sourcing across industry, regulatory, investor, and technology circles Move quickly and flexibly when news happens and succinctly distill that for the audience Produce analytical stories that connect technologydevelopments, business news, and market impact Collaborate with CNBC reporters and editors to deepen coverage and enterprise reporting Translate complex technological and regulatory developments into clear, accessible journalism Qualifications Required Qualifications Significant experience covering technology, markets, or corporate power at a major news organization Proven ability to break scoops and deliver agenda-setting journalism Strong understanding of technology sectors such as AI, autonomy, aerospace, and manufacturing Experience cultivating sources across industry, government, and investment communities Excellent news judgment and the ability to distinguish signal from hype Desired Characteristics Familiarity with capital markets and venture ecosystems Comfort interpreting technical concepts, financial disclosures, and policy frameworks This position is hybrid, generally contributing from our office at 1 Market Plaza in San Francisco a minimum of three days per week. Salary range: $200,000-225,000. Additional Information 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 View email address on click.appcast.io . 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. Job Location San Francisco, CA (Hybrid; 1 Market Plaza office). #J-18808-Ljbffr Versant Media, LLC