Freelance Scheduling Coordinator

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.

This is a project based / limited term position with an estimated duration of up to 6 months, unless otherwise amended or terminated as deliverables within this project are completed.  

In this position, you will work with and support all productions across the USA Sports portfolio. 

Responsibilities 

• Engage with USA Sports staff, daily hire and freelance technical personnel to work on remote productions. Inclusive of contacting the requested engineers to check their availability, negotiate rates, and hire all positions before the event

• Coordinate with Technical Managers and Production Managers to obtain necessary information to create accurate crew sheets for the remote production 

• Relay all crew event info to the Production Managers in a timely fashion so all travel logistics can be coordinated in a cost-efficient manner 

• Support Operations/Production in resolving last minute scheduling/crewing issues (i.e. schedule/programming changes, sick calls, location change) 

• Provide payroll support for each event 

• Manage internal personnel (SCORE) system, inclusive of initiating & monitoring onboarding process for new hires 

• Anticipate and communicate issues to management team to resolve quickly 

• Proactively address issues which arise during course of production 

• Perform other related duties as needed 

Basic Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent work experience 

• Understanding of the roles of technical crew and union rules 

Desired Characteristics 

• Minimum two (2+) years’ experience in broadcasting or related field; sports broadcast experience preferred 

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and associated tools 

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills 

• Extremely organized, detail oriented and able to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment 

• Ability to partner with all levels across the business 

Eligibility Requirements 

• Interested candidate must submit a resume to be considered 

• Willingness to work extended hours, weekends and holidays based on event schedule 

• Must be willing to work in Stamford, CT 

• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States 

• Must be 18 years or older 

Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week. 

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.