About this role
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.
The Versant Internship Program offers students the opportunity to build foundational skills, contribute to meaningful projects, and gain exposure to how a modern media organization operates. Interns are curious, motivated, and eager to learn in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
All internships are paid. Summer interns are also eligible for:
- Time off to support overall health, well-being, and academics.
- Structured onboarding and professional development opportunities
- Mentorship and networking with teams across the company & intern community
- Hands-on experience that supports long-term career growth
As part of Versant’s internship program, interns will help shape an experience designed to invest in emerging talent and support early career development.
Summer 2027 Internship Program:
- Applications Open: October 7
- Applications Close: November 16. Tip: Apply early! Positions may be filled on a rolling basis and applications may close once capacity is reached.
- Program Dates: June 7, 2027 to August 13, 2027
- Time Commitment: 40 hours per week. Exact schedule to be determined based on business need.
- Format: Opportunities listed will require an intern to work on-site at the Carlsbad, CA office.
Areas of placement include but are not limited to:
- Full Swing, Engineering
- Full Swing, Quality Assurance
Qualifications
- 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 2027. Applicants who graduated in 2026 or earlier are not eligible for our internship program.
- Current class standing of sophomore or above (30 credits).
- Must be available to work 40 hours per week from June 7, 2027 to August 13, 2027.
- Must be willing to work on-site at the Carlsbad, CA office.
- 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
- The hourly rate for student interns is $25.00 - 30.00.
At our Carlsbad office, home to Full Swing, you’ll enjoy a range of wellness and team-focused perks designed to make the workday more engaging and enjoyable:
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Stay active – Onsite gym with a personal trainer and fitness classes
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Find your balance – Yoga classes offered onsite
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Recharge – 10-minute chair massages offered quarterly
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Practice your swing – Access to a virtual putting green and Full Swing golf simulators
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Connect with the team – Monthly team events and activities
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It’s a collaborative, people-focused environment that makes it easy to stay active, recharge, have some fun, and connect with colleagues throughout the year.
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Additional Information
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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.
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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.
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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.