Producer, Sports (Remote)

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.

We are looking for a Coordinating Producer to join the Podcast Unit at MS NOW (formerly MSNBC). This role will serve as one of the key editorial leaders for the team.

At the same time, you’ll be asked to weigh in on high-level show matters such as marketing needs or long-term projects. The exact assignment may change over time as unit needs evolve. The Best People” launched in the summer of 2025 and quickly shot to the top of the Apple Podcast charts. And “Main Justice,” which was formerly known as “Prosecuting Donald Trump,” is a weekly deep-dive into the legal machinations of the Justice Department and the Trump Administration. To succeed in this role, you should be equally excited to dive into court documents as you are to book big-name guests such as Kara Swisher or Robert De Niro.

The Coordinating Producer is expected to be a utility player, pivoting to tasks across the unit as needed. The right person for this position will have a mastery of audio and video editing, and have an interest in news, law, and politics. Lead the end-to-end production of podcast episodes, including but not limited to pitching, scripting, recording, editing, and publishing

When needed, work with TV crews on best audio practices. And distribute mic kits to remote guests

Research show topics, structure episodes, and pitch and book compelling show guests

Lead recordings, ensuring that tapings are to-time, contain the editorial material necessary for a high-quality episode, and meet our recording standards

Edit audio & video cuts, and pass to engineers & video editor for final mixes

Oversee sound design and provide mix notes to ensure final mix is of high production quality

Write episode metadata that is optimized for digital audiences

Ensure all content meets editorial standards, legal guidelines, and brand voice

Partner with digital, social, and marketing teams on episode distribution

Publish audio & video podcast episodes

Occasionally post TV coverage as podcast offerings

Maintain weekly show calendars and plan future-looking projects

Produce bonus content (such as for our Premium or Direct-to-Consumer products)

Track performance metrics and iterate on content strategy in coordination with unit leadership

Stay on top of trends in podcasting and news consumption and use these trends to evolve podcast editorial & workflows

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Minimum 7 years of audio production experience, preferably in podcasting

Minimum 1 years of video editing experience, preferably for YouTube podcasting

Demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects under deadline

Follows current video and podcasting trends

Strong understanding of news & politics

Comfortable working on shared projects

Must be willing to work varied shifts as news changes.

This position has been designated as a hybrid, three days in the office a 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.

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. 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. experience, and location and may include additional forms of compensation and benefits such as health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, etc.