Director, Sports Media Operations at Versant

Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Sep, 26

Salary

175000.0

Posted On

04 Jun, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Content Management, Post-Production Workflows, Media Asset Management, Cloud Storage Systems, File Transport Technologies, Workflow Innovation, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Strategic Leadership, Operational Stability, Technical Documentation, Resource Planning, Stakeholder Management

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 Versant Media is seeking an experienced Director, Sports Media Operations to lead the management, movement, storage, and preparation of all non-live sports content across the organization. This role is ideal for a strategic and forward-thinking leader with deep experience in media asset management, post-production workflows, and the innovation of modern content infrastructure supporting sports, news, or entertainment operations. Key Responsibilities: Content Management & Operations · Oversee the end-to-end lifecycle of all non-live sports content, including ingest, storage, movement, editing, and delivery. · Ensure efficient, reliable, and scalable workflows for managing media assets across production and post-production environments. · Develop and maintain standards, best practices, and documentation for content handling and asset management. Workflow Innovation & Technology Evolution · Lead the innovation and continuous improvement of non-live content workflows, driving efficiency, flexibility, and scalability. · Identify, evaluate, and implement new tools, platforms, and workflow models to support evolving content strategies. · Leverage edit platforms, cloud storage systems, and file transport technologies to modernize operations. · Introduce new workflows in a structured, responsible manner that balances innovation with operational stability and reliability. · Anticipate future content needs and emerging technologies to ensure workflows remain adaptable and future-ready. Cross-Functional Collaboration · Serve as a key liaison between Sports Media Operations, Post Production, and Ingest/Storage teams to ensure seamless handoffs and alignment. · Work closely with internal stakeholders to understand content needs, timelines, and delivery requirements. · Proactively address workflow challenges and operational risks as part of ongoing optimization efforts. Leadership & Communication · Report directly to senior leadership and provide clear visibility into content operations, priorities, and innovation initiatives. Qualifications · 6+ years of experience in content management within sports, news, or entertainment environments. · Strong understanding of non-live production and post-production workflows. · Hands-on familiarity with edit platforms, cloud-based storage systems, and file transport technologies. · Demonstrated ability to design, implement, and evolve innovative workflows in live production environments. · Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills. · Experience working closely with post-production, ingest, storage, and technical teams. Preferred Skills: · Experience supporting large-scale sports content operations. · Familiarity with media asset management (MAM) systems. · Knowledge of emerging cloud-based and remote post-production workflows. · Comfort piloting new technologies and processes while maintaining operational continuity. 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: Versant O&T Compensation: USD 150000 - USD 175000 - yearly

Responsibilities

Lead the management, storage, and preparation of all non-live sports content across the organization. Drive the innovation of content infrastructure and modernize workflows using cloud and edit platforms.