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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 Digital Producer for Deadline: White House airing weekdays 4pm-6pm.

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

Responsibilities:

• Produce, develop, create, and edit social media content, including text, photo, and video for multiple platforms
• Work as editor with host and senior producers to develop and refine editorial tone and voice
• Identify newsy and compelling moments from the broadcast to rapidly share on social media platforms (vertical videos)
• Create, produce, and edit shareable original video content (not from air)
• Identify segments to post on YouTube and MS NOW site
• Produce headlines, thumbnails, and descriptions for YouTube videos
• React fast to breaking news by clipping videos for all platforms
• Produce graphics and carousels for Instagram and TikTok Produce photo carousels for Instagram and TikTok
• Spark engagement with the MS NOW and Deadline: White House community Partner and collaborate with digital leaders for promotional content
• Collaborate across teams on special events, interviews, and special rollouts
• Edit content from the show to be repackaged for off-network/social platforms/OTT Manage all social distribution
• Research, write articles, and blog posts as needed.
• Implement innovate ideas to grow social audience and the show brand
• Ability to work calmly under pressure and meet deadlines
• Produce and manage the show podcast
• Deliver digital content to sponsor page
• Comply with the Standards and Practices of MS NOW

PLEASE NOTE: Position hours 12p-8p

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• Minimum 5 years of social media producing and editing
• Minimum 2 years of experience in writing
• Ability to work well both independently (must be a self-starter) and collaboratively as part of an integrated team
• Strong follow-through and attention to detail
• Expert editor with Adobe Premiere Proficiency with YouTube Studio for posting videos to the platform and analyzing performance data
• Experience in publishing content from CMS to social platforms, website, YouTube (experience with WildMoka a bonus)
• Strong knowledge of all social media platforms, their audiences, and social media trends
• Experience in producing content for YouTube with best practices for headlines, thumbnails, and descriptions
• Experience in shooting video, editing, and producing in a compelling creative way
• Proficiency with all social platforms in-app editing tools
• Experience in turning breaking news vertical content for social platforms Proficiency with Figma, Adobe Photoshop, Canva
• Understanding of digital gear (camera operations, microphones)
• Deep knowledge of politics

Desired Qualifications:

• Possess ability to develop story ideas, research, and plan segments
• Wide-range reader of news, including op-eds Proficient in both tape and desktop editing

Additional Job Requirements:

• Must be willing to work in New York, NY
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Schedule is Monday through Friday
• Must be willing and able to work flexible hours, under tight deadline pressure, including breaking news
• This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week
• 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: $93,000 - $110,000.

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 candidateaccessibility@versantmedia.com.

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.

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