DTC Production Assistant, MS NOW DTC Content Strategy

Company Description VERSANT (Nasdaq: VSNT) is an industry-changing media and entertainment business and home to trusted brands that shape culture, inform audiences, and build lasting connections. It operates across four core markets: political news and opinion, business news and personal finance, golf, and sports and genre entertainment. These markets are served through a powerful portfolio of iconic and innovative brands, including CNBC, MS NOW, USA Network, Golf Channel, Oxygen, E!, SYFY, and Versant’s sports division USA Sports, along with complementary digital assets including Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow and GolfPass. Job Description MS NOW is seeking a Production Assistant to join our direct-to-consumer (DTC) programming strategy team. If you’re passionate about politics and breaking news, thrive in fast-paced newsrooms, love creating compelling video content for a passionate fan community - this role is for you. The position requires strong editorial judgment, attention to detail, organizational skills, and a keen eye for timely, impactful storytelling. This position is represented by the Writers Guild of America East. Responsibilities: Collaborate with Producers, Coordinating Producers to edit DTC exclusive content Support daily curation of DTC exclusive content across all platforms Research and fact-check stories quickly and accurately Perform data research and basic analytics to identify audience trends, content performance, and emerging market opportunities Identify and flag standout video and audio clips for exclusive DTC exclusive content Pitch creative for DTC, including engaging social media news stories and ongoing trends (both daily and long-term) Assist with special projects as assigned by the Senior Director of Content Strategy (e.g., decks, research, analytics, data summaries) As needed, support DTC community efforts, including content moderation Qualifications At least one year of experience in news production / social media (including internships) Knowledge of video editing tools (Adobe Premiere, Pro Tools, YouTube Studio) Knowledge of Vmix, Riverside Willingness to work non-traditional hours (weekends and/or late nights) to service needs of a 24/7 news product Flexibility to respond to breaking news situations outside of regular working hours Ability to work calmly under pressure and meet deadlines Willingness to learn how to edit short- and long-form video content Deep knowledge and passion for news and politics Deep knowledge and interest of digital content strategy, social media, audience insights, streaming, livestreaming space Strong communicative and collaboration skills Strong organizational skills and attention to detail Additional Job Requirements: Must be willing to work in New York, NY. Must be willing to work weekends. Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States. 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: $30.00 - $32.00/hr Additional Information 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. Business Segment: MS NOW Compensation: USD 30 - USD 32 - hourly