Coordinator, Sports Communications

Versant; Connecticut; Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid leave

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Job summary

VERSANT is seeking a highly organized Sports Communications Coordinator to support communications across USA Sports and Digital Platforms and Ventures, including USA Network, Golf Channel, CNBC, GolfNow, GolfPass, and Full Swing. Reporting to the Director, Communications, you will help execute strategic initiatives elevating sports programming, talent, platforms, and brands.

The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced media environment, demonstrates sound judgment, and brings a proactive,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field.
• 1+ years of professional experience in communications, public relations, publicity, media, or related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for diverse audiences.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and familiarity with social media/digital tools.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with executives and partners.
• Resourcefulness, sound judgment, and proactive problem-solving.
• Ability to handle confidential information professionally.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day communications activities across Versant's sports programming and digital platforms, including drafting press materials and programming announcements.
• Monitor media coverage and social conversations; prepare comprehensive media reports and highlight opportunities.
• Assist with planning and executing press events, interviews, photo shoots, screenings, and related initiatives.
• Maintain media contacts, editorial calendars, and social media accounts for accessibility and efficiency.
• Collaborate with programming executives, producers, and talent reps to ensure consistent messaging.
• Provide administrative support: scheduling, materials prep, invoices, screeners, and deadline tracking.

Skills

Strong written/verbal communication

Excellent organizational skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Collaboration

Resourcefulness

Discretion with confidential info

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications/PR/Journalism or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job 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.

The Opportunity

Versant is seeking a highly organized, proactive, and collaborative Sports Communications Coordinator to support communications and publicity initiatives across USA Sports and Digital Platforms and Ventures, including USA Network, Golf Channel, CNBC, GolfNow, GolfPass, and Full Swing.

Reporting to the Director, Communications, this role will contribute to the execution of strategic communications initiatives that elevate our sports programming, talent, platforms, and brands.

The ideal candidate is a strong communicator who thrives in a fast-paced media environment, demonstrates sound judgment, and brings a solutions-oriented approach to managing multiple priorities.

Why This Role Matters

Sports connects audiences through compelling stories, memorable moments, and shared experiences. As a Sports Communications Coordinator, you will help bring those stories to life by supporting media relations, publicity campaigns, press events, and communications operations.

Your work will help strengthen relationships with media partners, increase visibility for Versant's sports portfolio, and ensure our communications teams can respond effectively to emerging opportunities and evolving business priorities.

This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from our Stamford, CT office a minimum of three days per week.

What You'll Do

• Support sports publicity and communications initiatives: Coordinate day-to-day communications activities across Versant's sports programming and digital platforms, including drafting and distributing press materials, programming announcements, media alerts, and promotional content.
• Monitor media coverage and industry developments: Track daily and weekly press coverage, social media conversations, and breaking news related to sports programming and initiatives. Maintain comprehensive media reports, distribute timely updates to key stakeholders, and identify emerging publicity opportunities.
• Coordinate press events and media engagement: Support the planning and execution of press events, interviews, photo shoots, screenings, and special initiatives, ensuring seamless coordination among media, talent, production teams, and internal stakeholders.
• Maintain communications tools and resources: Manage and update media contact lists, editorial and awards calendars, press websites, social media accounts, and other communications resources to ensure accuracy, accessibility, and operational efficiency.
• Build strong cross-functional relationships: Collaborate with communications colleagues, programming executives, producers, talent representatives, and external media contacts to support consistent messaging, positive media relationships, and coordinated publicity efforts.
• Drive operational excellence: Provide administrative and project coordination support, including scheduling executive meetings, preparing materials, managing invoices, coordinating screeners and mailers, and tracking deadlines to keep communications initiatives moving forward.

What You Bring

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field.
• 1+ years of professional experience in communications, public relations, publicity, media, or a related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to create clear, accurate, and engaging materials for different audiences.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects and competing deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with social media platforms and digital communications tools.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues, executives, and external partners.
• Resourcefulness, sound judgment, and a proactive approach to identifying challenges and developing solutions.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with professionalism and discretion.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in sports publicity, entertainment communications, or a media organization.
• Familiarity with creative design tools and social media content development.
• Knowledge of sports media, golf, and the evolving sports and digital entertainment landscape.
• Experience supporting media events, publicity campaigns, or talent relations.

Why You'll Love It Here

At Versant, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to a dynamic portfolio of sports and entertainment brands while developing your communications expertise alongside experienced professionals.

You’ll work in a collaborative environment that values fresh perspectives, continuous learning, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

This role offers exposure to a broad range of communications activities, from media relations and sports publicity to digital storytelling and high-profile events, providing opportunities to build valuable industry relationships and expand your professional skills.

Work Environment

This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from our Stamford, CT office a minimum of three days per week.

The role may require occasional travel and flexibility to support evening, weekend, or holiday programming and events, based on business needs.

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. Hourly rate: $24.00 - $28.75.

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.

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.