Coordinating Producer, MS NOW Podcasts

Versant; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

VERSANT Media in New York, NY, is seeking a Coordinating Producer for the Podcast Unit at MS NOW. This role blends hands-on production with editorial leadership, driving two flagship shows and mentoring junior staff.

You will pitch and book guests, script episodes, edit audio/video, and collaborate across teams to deliver high-quality content while guiding long-term projects and editorial standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent is required.
• 7+ years of audio production experience, preferably in podcasting.
• At least 1 year of video editing experience, preferably for YouTube podcasts.
• ProTools, Descript, and Premiere proficiency are essential.
• Ability to manage multiple projects under deadline.
• Knowledge of current video and podcasting trends.
• Strong understanding of news and politics; journalism ethics awareness.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end production of podcast episodes: pitching, scripting, recording, editing, and publishing.
• Book studios and crews; coordinate with TV crews when needed; distribute mic kits to remote guests.
• Research topics, structure episodes, and book compelling guests.
• Prepare episode prep for hosts; script episodes in hosts’ voice; refine episode sound.
• Collaborate with TV teams to support high-profile hosts; manage recording quality.
• Oversee sound design and provide mix notes for final production quality.

Skills

Audio production

Video editing

News & politics understanding

Journalism ethics

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

ProTools

Descript

Premiere

Job description

• Compensation: USD 115000 - USD 143000 - yearly

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

We are looking for a Coordinating Producer to join the Podcast Unit at MS NOW (formerly MSNBC).This role will serveasone of thekeyeditorial leadersforthe team.

The Coordinating Producer is auniqueplayer-coachposition. You will be inthe weeds of production; able topitch and book guests, collaborate with hosts,scriptepisodes,andbe hands-in-tapetoshapeeach episode.At the same time, you’ll be asked toweigh in onhigh-level show matterssuch asmarketing needsorlong-termprojects.The right person for this role will also be excited to manage and mentor junior-level staff.

The exact assignment maychange over timeas unit needs evolve. Butat the outset, this personwilltake the reigns ontwo of our biggest shows:“TheBest People with Nicolle Wallace”and“Main Justicewith AndrewWeissmannand Mary McCord.”“The Best People” launched inthe summerof2025 and quickly shot to the top of the Apple Podcast charts. On this show,Nicolle Wallacesits downwith people she admires who are standing up for democracy andcivility.And“Main Justice,” which was formerly known as “ProsecutingDonaldTrump,” isa weekly deep-dive into the legalmachinationsof theJusticeDepartmentand theTrump Administration.To succeed in this role, you should be equally excited to dive into courtdocuments as you are tobook big-nameguests such as Kara Swisher orRobert DeNiro.

The Coordinating Produceris expectedto be a utility player, pivoting to tasks across the unit as needed.Therightpersonfor thispositionwillhave a mastery ofaudioandvideoediting, andhave an interest in news,law,and politics. Adherence tojournalistic best practicesis a must.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Lead theend-to-end productionof podcast episodes, including but not limited to pitching, scripting, recording, editing, and publishing
• Book studios and crews. 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
• Assemble episode prep for hosts. Script episodes in hosts’ voice and work with them to hone the sound of each episode
• Collaborate with linear TV teams to supportthe needs and preferences ofhigh-profile hosts
• Lead recordings, ensuring that tapings are to-time, contain the editorial material necessary for a high-quality episode, and meet our recording standards
• Track scripts, pickups, and promos with hosts
• 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
• Occasionally post TV coverage aspodcastofferings
• Maintain weekly show calendars and plan future-looking projects
• Produce bonus content (such as for ourPremium 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
• Manage junior staff, in both formal and informal capacities
• Additional duties as assigned.Subject to change as role is expected to evolve over timewhenneeded.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• Minimum7years of audio production experience, preferably in podcasting
• Minimum 1 yearsof video editing experience, preferablyfor YouTube podcasting
• Technical expertise in ProTools,Descript, and Premiere
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects under deadline
• Follows current video and podcasting trends
• Strongunderstandingof news & politics
• Understanding of journalism ethics

Desired Qualifications:

• Collaborative attitude and strong communication skills
• Fast learner
• Self-motivated to continually grow their skillset
• Adaptable to the needs of an evolving team
• Able to take accountability
• Enjoys solving problems, and does so pro-actively
• Highly organized
• Works well within a large organization
• Comfortable working on shared projects

Additional Requirements:

• Must be willing to work varied shifts as news changes.
• Must work in New York, NY.
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.
• 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.

Salary Range: $115,000 - $143,000

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 [emailprotected] .

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.

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