Coordinating Producer, MS NOW Digital
Versant, New York, NY, United States
Compensation: USD 115,000 - USD 150,000 - yearly
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 seeking a Coordinating Producer to help build and define premium digital video. This role will be central to developing original, talent-driven video for social platforms and for our paid members. Your social videos will hook new audiences and invite them toward richer experiences in our paid app, driving subscriber growth.
The ideal candidate is an expert editor of short form vertical video with experience in longer form content, a sharp journalist with strong research skills, and a proactive creative partner to on-air talent. This producer understands how to build recurring premium formats, experiment with longer-form pilots, and create a seamless funnel from social to subscriber-only experiences. A background in live streaming is also essential.
This role is ideal for a producer who understands the power of digitally native vertical video to engage premium audiences.
This position is represented by the Writers Guild of America East.
Responsibilities:
Produce short-form vertical content that perform strongly on external social platforms, and serves as an entry point to the DTC product
Conceptualize edits and original pieces that tease premium extensions available only to subscribers
Develop, produce, and edit daily premium content that's turned around fast
Partner closely with show digital producers and talent to ideate and execute distinctive, high-value formats that extend their on-air presence into a more intimate, direct experience for paid subscribers
Build scalable franchises designed for sustained subscribe engagement and retention
Create formats that prioritize subscriber interaction, including live streams, Q&As and live chats
Develop live formats (town halls, breakdowns, post-show debriefs)
Integrate MS NOW special events, live events, speaking engagements, into premium members only experiences
Partner with show digital producers to generate original ideas tailored to specific MS NOW talent voices and strengths
Qualifications
5+ years producing original news and politics digital video for vertical platforms and YouTube
Advanced editing skills (Adobe Premiere)
Experience working with talent and coaching talent in authentic delivery
Deep familiarity with social platforms, YouTube strategy, and premium content ecosystems
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced news cycle
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
Additional Job Requirements:
Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.
Must be willing to work in New York City
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 candidateaccessibility@versantmedia.com .
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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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 seeking a Coordinating Producer to help build and define premium digital video. This role will be central to developing original, talent-driven video for social platforms and for our paid members. Your social videos will hook new audiences and invite them toward richer experiences in our paid app, driving subscriber growth.
The ideal candidate is an expert editor of short form vertical video with experience in longer form content, a sharp journalist with strong research skills, and a proactive creative partner to on-air talent. This producer understands how to build recurring premium formats, experiment with longer-form pilots, and create a seamless funnel from social to subscriber-only experiences. A background in live streaming is also essential.
This role is ideal for a producer who understands the power of digitally native vertical video to engage premium audiences.
This position is represented by the Writers Guild of America East.
Responsibilities:
Produce short-form vertical content that perform strongly on external social platforms, and serves as an entry point to the DTC product
Conceptualize edits and original pieces that tease premium extensions available only to subscribers
Develop, produce, and edit daily premium content that's turned around fast
Partner closely with show digital producers and talent to ideate and execute distinctive, high-value formats that extend their on-air presence into a more intimate, direct experience for paid subscribers
Build scalable franchises designed for sustained subscribe engagement and retention
Create formats that prioritize subscriber interaction, including live streams, Q&As and live chats
Develop live formats (town halls, breakdowns, post-show debriefs)
Integrate MS NOW special events, live events, speaking engagements, into premium members only experiences
Partner with show digital producers to generate original ideas tailored to specific MS NOW talent voices and strengths
Qualifications
5+ years producing original news and politics digital video for vertical platforms and YouTube
Advanced editing skills (Adobe Premiere)
Experience working with talent and coaching talent in authentic delivery
Deep familiarity with social platforms, YouTube strategy, and premium content ecosystems
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced news cycle
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
Additional Job Requirements:
Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.
Must be willing to work in New York City
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 candidateaccessibility@versantmedia.com .
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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