Coordinating Producer, MS NOW Weekends 10AM

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 Coordinating Producer for the new weekend show airing 10AM – 1PM on Saturday and Sunday with Jacob Soboroff.
This position is represented by the Writers Guild of America East.
Responsibilities:
Lead and manage the social media & digital content for the show and the anchor on YouTube, Bluesky, X, TikTok, MS.NOW and MS NOW's DTC products
Craft a compelling and unique digital presence for the show & the anchor
Drive views & clicks to all social platforms
Write copy for all social media and digital posts
Pitch, edit, shoot and post original social media & digital content
Oversee & produce the show's original content for MS NOW's DTC products
Assist with research on segments and interviews
Pitch story ideas
Must have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
Must have at least 5 years of experience in live television, preferably cable news
Thorough knowledge of current events, US politics, geopolitics, foreign policy and history
Desired Qualifications:
Experience producing compelling social media and digital content
Ability to identify clips & moments that will generate views, clicks and traffic to the show's digital & social platforms
Must be proficient in desktop editing
Proficient in editing with Avid
Experience with Wildmoka
Ability to enterprise, research and plan stories
Wide-range reader of news, including op-eds
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 to work weekends
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.
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.