Coordinating Platforms Producer, MS NOW Digital

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.

MS NOW is looking for an experienced Coordinating Weekend Digital Platforms Producer. 

This position is represented by the Writers Guild of America East. 

Main responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Work across MS NOW platforms including linear, digital, streaming and direct to consumer to assign and create content that aligns with the brand identity of MS NOW
• Serve as weekend shift leader for the team curating MS NOW’s digital platforms with a specific focus on homepage and app curation, headlines, alerts and the soon-to-launch direct to consumer product
• Act as a primary liaison between the direct-to-consumer team and the platforms team, facilitating communication and aligning goals
• Ensure a lively mix of content and distribute that content across platforms, including to social media and partners
• Strategize with analytics and SEO teams to lead decision making on the programming of our digital platforms
• Work on long-term planning for special events and projects
• Balance day-to-day (and sometimes hour-by-hour) decision making with bigger-picture priorities
• Oversee A/B testing of story packaging elements with an eye toward continuous improvement
• Manage other digital producers but be ready to jump in directly when needed

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college, or equivalent experience
• At least 5 years of experience in digital journalism or cable news
• 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

Additional Requirements: 

• Must be willing to work in Washington, D.C. or New York City
• Must be willing to work weekends
• 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

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.

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