Production Assistant, 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 seeking a Production Assistant to join our newsroom. If you’re passionate about politics and breaking news and thrive in fast-paced environments, this role is for you. The position requires strong editorial judgment, attention to detail, and a keen eye for timely, impactful storytelling across linear and digital platforms.

Our Production Assistants specialize in various areas including Anchor Production, Graphics Production and Social Media Production.

We are actively seeking talented candidates for opportunities across our team. This posting supports current and future hiring needs, and qualified applicants may be contacted as openings become available.

Responsibilities could include but are not limited to: 

• Monitor breaking news and gather accurate, timely information for anchors, producers, and social platforms
• Research, fact-check, and compile materials for anchors, producers, scripts, guest one-sheets, and on-air updates
• Pitch creative stories, guests, and social-first content ideas for daily coverage and longer-term projects
• Collaborate with producers and associate producers to edit video, select footage, locate photos, and identify standout video or audio clips
• Order, build, coordinate, and oversee graphic elements for broadcast, including live control room execution
• Create, edit, publish, and support engaging digital and social content across Instagram, TikTok, MS NOW’s DTC products, and other platforms
• Support live program needs, including printing scripts, maintaining anchor updates, and coordinating show materials
• Manage administrative and logistical support, including calendars, schedules, meetings, interviews, travel, correspondence, expenses, and light errands
• Contribute to daily marketing, promotional, and social platform initiatives
• Assist with special projects as assigned, including decks, research, and other executive producer requests

• At least one year of news production experience
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Desired Qualifications:

• Excellent knowledge of politics, history and current events
• Must have the ability to work under deadline pressure
• Ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines with exceptional attention to detail
• Collaborative team player with a proactive mindset
• Knowledge of Avid/Interplay, iNews, Avid (or other editing systems) preferred

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
• Hybrid 3 days in office

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: $30/hour - $32/hour 

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.