Coordinating 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 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

• 5+ years producing original news and politics digital video for vertical platforms and YouTube
• Advanced editing skills (Adobe Premiere)
• Proven experience developing recurring formats or digital franchises
• 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

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.