Coordinating Producer – Content Strategy, MS NOW

Full-time
Business Segment: MS NOW
Compensation: USD 115,000 - USD 150,000 - yearly
Company Description

VERSANT (Nasdaq: VSNT) is an industry-changing media and entertainment business and home to trusted brands that shape culture, inform audiences, and build lasting connections. It operates across four core markets: political news and opinion, business news and personal finance, golf, and sports and genre entertainment. These markets are served through a powerful portfolio of iconic and innovative brands, including CNBC, MS NOW, USA Network, Golf Channel, Oxygen, E!, SYFY, and Versant’s sports division USA Sports, along with complementary digital assets including Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow and GolfPass.
Job Description

Reporting to the Sr. Director of Content Strategy, this producer will play a critical role in executing MS NOW’s direct-to-consumer programming strategy, growing the audience and as well as fostering deep engagement from MS NOW fans. We’re looking for a producer who is detail-oriented, collaborative, and experienced in a fast-paced, news environment.
This person will join the team launching MS NOW’s direct-to-consumer membership. They’ll support the MS NOW team by producing original content formats with existing talent and new voices. They will work closely with the MS NOW Linear Programming and Digital Editorial teams to produce a daily content offering that drives subscriber growth and profitability.
Responsibilities:
Produce, write, shoot, and edit exclusive video content for MS NOW’s direct-to-consumer offering, including news and non-news programming
Pitch and manage MS NOW hosts and reporters as well as external talent to launch and produce DTC series and formats
Produce regular livestreams, including support for breaking news moments, special live events
Help source, evaluate, and produce content pitches from the broader MS NOW organization
Curate featured video content within the MS NOW direct-to-consumer app
Partner with Linear Programming, Live Events, Social, Audio, and Digital teams to execute cross-platform programming ideas
Maintain MS NOW’s high editorial standards and journalistic rigor in all aspects of content development and production
Stay up to date on important news stories and consumer trends, proactively identifying and pitching engaging ideas to grow the DTC audience and the MS NOW brand
Qualifications

5+ years’ experience producing news / political content / writing news / breaking news / political content for digital and/or social platforms
Demonstrable success collaborating with reporters and broadcast talent on creative content for digital platforms
Strong news writing, research, and communication skills
Willingness to work non-traditional hours to service needs of a 24/7 news product
Flexibility to respond to breaking news situations outside of regular working hours
Ability to work calmly under pressure and meet deadlines
Proficiency with Adobe Premiere and YouTube Studio
Understanding of digital gear (camera operations, microphones)
Deep knowledge and passion for news and politics
Deep knowledge of content strategy in digital, social media, streaming, livestreaming space
Additional Job Requirements:
Must be willing to work in 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: $115,000 – $150,000
Additional Information

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 .

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