Coordinating Producer, MS NOW Weekends 10AM at Versant

New York, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Aug, 26

Salary

150000.0

Posted On

12 May, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Social Media Management, Digital Content Creation, Copywriting, Video Editing, Avid, Wildmoka, Research, Story Pitching, Live Television Production, Cable News Production

Industry

Marketing Services

Description

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 an entrepreneurial spirit. With a strong foundation and a forward-looking vision, VERSANT empowers creativity, embraces change, and drives connection in an ever-evolving world. Job Description MS NOW is looking for an experienced Coordinating Producer for the new weekend show airing 10AM – 1PM on Saturday and Sunday with Jacob Soboroff. This position is represented by the Writers Guild of America East. Responsibilities: Lead and manage the social media & digital content for the show and the anchor on YouTube, Bluesky, X, TikTok, MS.NOW and MS NOW's DTC products Craft a compelling and unique digital presence for the show & the anchor Drive views & clicks to all social platforms Write copy for all social media and digital posts Pitch, edit, shoot and post original social media & digital content Oversee & produce the show's original content for MS NOW's DTC products Assist with research on segments and interviews Pitch story ideas Qualifications Must have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience. Must have at least 5 years of experience in live television, preferably cable news Thorough knowledge of current events, US politics, geopolitics, foreign policy and history Desired Qualifications: Experience producing compelling social media and digital content Ability to identify clips & moments that will generate views, clicks and traffic to the show's digital & social platforms Must be proficient in desktop editing Proficient in editing with Avid Experience with Wildmoka Ability to enterprise, research and plan stories Wide-range reader of news, including op-eds Additional Job Requirements: Must be willing to work in New York, NY Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States Must be willing to work weekends Must be willing and able to work flexible hours, under tight deadline pressure, including breaking news This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Salary Range: $115,000 - $150,000 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 [email protected]. 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. 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. Business Segment: MS NOW Compensation: USD 115000 - USD 150000 - yearly

Responsibilities

Lead and manage social media and digital content for the show and anchor across multiple platforms including YouTube, TikTok, and X. Produce original content for DTC products and assist with segment research and story pitching.