Coordinator, Content Strategy & Multiplatform Programming

Versant; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 33,062 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k)

Paid leave

Tuition reimbursement

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Versant is seeking a Multiplatform Programming Coordinator to support content planning, merchandising and operations across apps, websites, VOD, FAST channels and Fandango. You will help optimize discovery and engagement for original series, acquired programming and movies.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree and 1+ year in entertainment or digital media, strong Excel skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 1+ years of experience in entertainment, media, streaming, digital media, or a related field.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint).
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret data and identify actionable insights.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Passion for television, movies, and entertainment.
• Awareness of evolving television and streaming landscape including Netflix, Disney+, Hulu, and FAST services.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and drive projects to completion.

Responsibilities

• Schedule full episodes and movies across Versant apps, websites, and VOD/FAST platforms.
• Maintain Versant's growing FAST content library and metadata.
• Input program data into CMS accurately and on time.
• Distribute programming plans and keep stakeholders informed of priorities.
• Assist in creating short- and long-term programming plans for acquired content.
• Brainstorm ideas for content collections and merchandising across digital platforms.
• Ensure content surfaces correctly and coordinate with operations to fix issues.
• Support decision-making with performance reporting, audience analysis, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Assist in determining programming rights and business rules with related teams.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and strategic materials for leadership.
• Monitor industry trends and opportunities to inform programming strategies.
• Screen series and movies across the Versant portfolio.
• Attend cross-departmental meetings and provide updates to the Programming team.
• Assist in scheduling meetings, preparing materials, taking notes, and recaps.
• Help leverage new technologies and workflows to improve efficiency.
• Support special projects and other responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Multitasking

Collaborative

Adaptability

Passion for entertainment

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Full-time
• Business Segment: Versant Entertainment
• Compensation: USD 24 - USD 28 - hourly

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 Entertainment Programming team is looking for a creative, analytical, and dynamic candidate with a passion for television, film, and the evolving streaming landscape to join the Multiplatform Programming team across the Versant cable networks. The Multiplatform Programming Coordinator will support content planning, merchandising, and programming operations across Versant's digital platforms, including our apps, websites, cable Video on Demand services, FAST channels, and Fandango.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone interested in digital programming and streaming strategy to work across multiple brands, helping optimize how audiences discover and engage with our original series, acquired programming, and movies.

Responsibilities:

• Schedule full episodes and movies across Versant apps, websites, cable Video on Demand platforms, FAST channels, and Fandango.
• Schedule and maintain Versant's growing FAST content library.
• Collect and input program metadata into content management systems, ensuring all information is accurate, complete, and delivered on time.
• Maintain and distribute VOD and Fandango programming plans across the company, keeping stakeholders informed of priorities and schedule changes.
• Assist in creating short- and long-term programming plans for acquired series and movies.
• Brainstorm and pitch creative ideas for content collections, merchandising, and themed shelves across Versant's digital platforms.
• Ensure content is surfacing correctly across digital platforms and partner with operations teams to troubleshoot issues.
• Support content strategy and programming decisions through performance reporting, audience analysis, and cross-functional collaboration with Research, Marketing, Product, Acquisitions, Content Distribution, Social, Operations, and Fandango teams.
• Provide support in determining programming rights and business rules through contract interpretation and close collaboration with the Acquisitions, Legal, and Content Distribution teams.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and strategic materials that support leadership decision-making, content planning, and special projects.
• Monitor industry trends, competitive streaming services, audience behavior, breaking entertainment news, emerging technologies, and content releases to identify opportunities and inform programming strategies.
• Screen series and movies across the Versant portfolio.
• Attend and cover cross-departmental meetings, providing key updates and action items to the Programming team.
• Assist in scheduling meetings, preparing presentation materials, taking notes, and distributing meeting recaps.
• Help the team leverage new technologies and workflow tools to improve efficiency.
• Support special projects and other responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 1+years of experience in entertainment, media, streaming, digital media, or a related field.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (especially Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint).
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret data and identify actionable insights.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Passion for television, movies, and entertainment.
• Awareness of the evolving television and streaming landscape, including traditional networks and platforms such as Netflix, Disney+, Hulu, Amazon Prime Video, YouTube, and FAST services.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and drive projects to completion.
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills.
• Proactive, self-starter mentality with a willingness to learn.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and business needs.

Desired Characteristics:

• Familiarity with digital video content management systems.
• Passion for the evolving media landscape across linear, streaming, AVOD, FAST, and digital platforms.
• Curious, analytical mindset with an interest in audience behavior, content performance, and programming strategy.
• Creative, solutions-oriented thinker who enjoys developing new ideas.
• Strong knowledge of pop culture and entertainment trends.
• Familiarity with audience measurement and analytics platforms (e.g., Nielsen, Comscore, YouTube Analytics) is a plus.
• Experience using AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot) to improve research, organization, and workflow efficiency is a plus.

Additional Requirements:

• Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week. Must be willing to work in the New York, NY office.
• 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: $24/hr – $28/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 [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.