Coordinating Producer, MS NOW Specials

Versant Media; New York (NY); On-site; USD 115,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k)

Paid leave

Job summary

VERSANT Media in New York, NY, seeks a Coordinating Producer to lead development and production of television specials, series, and documentaries, adapting podcasts, live events, and existing content into compelling formats. Working with the Executive Producer and partners, you will shepherd projects from concept to delivery, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery and high editorial standards across multi-department teams.

Must work in NY with flexible hours and strong leadership.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience producing television, streaming, digital, or long-form content.
• Experience managing projects from development through final delivery.
• Proven leadership and ability to manage cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the creative and editorial execution of television specials, series, documentaries, and original programming.
• Partner with the Executive Producer and internal/external teams to develop vision, format, and scripting.
• Collaborate with editors during post-production to ensure alignment with creative and editorial standards.
• Review and approve scripts, promos, banners, graphics, and other editorial elements.
• Monitor source material to identify compelling content for adaptation.
• Oversee production staff, schedules, and budgets, ensuring on-time delivery and quality.

Skills

Television production

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Editorial judgment

Organization and communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

• Compensation: USD 115,000 - USD 150,000 - 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

The Special Projects Coordinating Producer leads the development and production of a diverse slate of programming, including adapting podcasts, live events, and other existing content into television specials and series, while also overseeing original programming and documentaries as needed. Working closely with the Executive Producer, this role shepherds projects from concept through final delivery, collaborating with internal teams and external media partners to shape each project's creative vision, format, and execution.

The Coordinating Producer serves as a key creative and operational leader, managing relationships across departments and with outside partners to ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to the highest editorial and production standards. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys building collaborative partnerships, and successfully manages multiple projects from concept to screen.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the creative and editorial execution of television specials, series, documentaries, and original programming, including adaptations of podcasts, live events, and other existing content.
• Partner with the Executive Producer, internal teams, and external media companies to develop each project's creative vision, format, scripting, staging, and overall execution.
• Collaboratewith editors throughout post-production to ensure content aligns with the creative vision and editorial standards.
• Review and approve scripts,promos,topical banners, name banners, graphics, and other editorial elements prior to delivery.
• Monitor podcasts, live events, and other source material to identify compelling, timely, and newsworthy content for television adaptation.
• Develop new programming concepts, formats, and creative initiatives that strengthen and grow the MS NOW brand.
• Collaborate with Programming, Legal, Standards, Marketing, PR, and Creative Operations to ensure all content meets editorial, legal, and business objectives.
• Oversee productionstaff,schedules,andbudgets, while anticipating challenges and ensuring projects are delivered on time and at the highest quality.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience producing television, streaming, digital, or long-form content, with experience managing projects from development through final delivery.
• Proven leadership experience managing producers, cross-functional teams, and multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience collaborating with externalmediacompanies, talent, and other creative partners to develop and execute high-quality programming.
• Strong editorial judgment, storytelling instincts, and knowledge of all phases of production, from development through post-production and delivery.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and relationship management skills, with the ability to build strong partnerships across internaland external teams.
• Bachelor's degreeor equivalent experience in a related field is required.

Additional Requirements:

• Must work in New York, NY.
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.
• Must be willing and able to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed to support productions, live events, and special projects.
• This position has been designated as hybrid, with in-office work required Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday each 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 additional employee benefits and perks.

Salary Range: $115,000 - $150,000

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 [e-mail] .

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.