Executive Producer, MS NOW

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 Executive Producer to lead the development of editorial content and production for the new 11AM weekday show. This position will be responsible for shaping and advancing our journalism, original storytelling and unique perspectives into a compelling program.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the editorial planning and direction of daily show.
• Produce daily content that advances the story.
• Respond and act on breaking news and live events to inform audience.
• Manage team and host to produce programming in a creative manner
• Train editorial producers and production staff on best journalism practices
• Work with anchors, correspondents and producers to create exciting content
• Final review and sign off on vision, content, editorial planning process and daily operations of the show
• Copy edit scripts and content
• Set show for audience growth
• Manage editorial relationships to collaborate with larger teams
• Lead as control room supervisor

• 8 years of experience leading production on a successful program
• 3 years of experience managing a team
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Editorial experience in a fast-paced newsroom environment, ability to anticipate and respond quickly to change
• Experience in story-first journalism approach.
• Experience fostering a culture of creative output
• Experience developing hosts and producer talent

Desired Qualifications:

• Strong familiarity with MS NOW and MS NOW News standards.
• Strong team leadership and cross-departmental collaborative skills. 
• Sound journalistic judgment.
• Must be detail-oriented and able to work under pressure and meet multiple daily deadlines. 
• Experience in digital news.

Additional Job Requirements:

• Must be willing to work in New York, NY 
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• 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: $250,000 - $290,000, bonus-eligible

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.

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