Associate Digital Platform Producer, MS NOW Digital

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.

Job Description
We're seeking an Associate Digital Platforms Producer to join MS NOW, to cover the weekend primetime shift. This position is represented by the Writers Guild of America East.

Responsibilities

Work across MS NOW platforms including linear, digital, streaming and direct to consumer to create and curate content that aligns with the brand identity of MS NOW

Write eye-catching and accurate headlines that spark engagement

Partner and collaborate with show producers on video editorial content for platforms

Curate MS NOW’s homepage, app and social platforms with a lively, newsworthy mix of content

Distribute content across partner platforms like Apple News, SmartNews and Flipboard

Assist in the production and editing of compelling video and text content across owned and social platforms

A/B test headlines and story packaging on MS.now

Monitor analytics to inform programming decisions

Qualifications

Must have a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.

Must have at least 3 years production or editorial experience.

Desired Qualifications

Thorough knowledge of current events, U.S. politics, geopolitics, foreign policy and history

Sound journalistic judgment

Strong organizational and interpersonal skills

Must be detail oriented and able to work under pressure and meet multiple daily deadlines

Experience working in social media editorial or publishing, with a knowledge of what works and doesn’t for different platforms

Experience editing video for social platforms

Additional Requirements

This role works a weekend shift covering afternoons and evenings, either Wed-Sun or Fri-Tues

Must be willing to work in Washington, D.C or New York, NY

Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States

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: $75,000 - $80,000

Equal Employment Opportunity
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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