Associate, Executive Search

Versant•New York, NY

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

As part of Versant’s in-house executive search team, the Associate, Executive Search will play a key role in delivering a best-in-class search function across the organization. This individual will support and execute senior-level searches, contributing to all phases of the executive recruiting lifecycle, including research, market mapping, candidate engagement and search delivery. This is an opportunity to work on high-impact leadership hiring initiatives while partnering closely with senior stakeholders across a dynamic and evolving media organization.

Requirements

Minimum 2 years of experience in managing and executing full-cycle executive level searches from an executive search firm or in-house executive recruiting function within a media, entertainment, technology or digital media company.
Strong written and oral communication skills for candidate interviewing and assessment, client correspondence, project documentation and status reporting.
Proven ability to successfully collaborate and communicate with colleagues in a highly integrated team environment.
Demonstrated research and analytical skills; capable of identifying key players, industry trends, competitive talent landscapes and organizational structures.
Skilled at guiding and partnering with a market research and intelligence function; ability to capture and synthesize large volumes of market and talent information from senior management and business leaders.
Strategic, detail-oriented, and highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Demonstrated experience of an analytical, strategic and problem-solving work style.
Proven excellent time management and follow-up skills in a multi-client, fast paced, frequently pressurized environment.
Ability to form strategic business partnerships internally and externally with multiple stakeholders, including senior line management, corporate and divisional human resource executives and other project-based stakeholders.
Strong business acumen and organizational savvy necessary to understand and anticipate future business and talent needs.

Responsibilities

Support the development and execution of tailored executive search strategies to attract high-caliber leadership talent across Versant’s portfolio.
Partner with the Director of Executive Search to drive end-to-end execution of senior-level searches, including research, sourcing, assessment and offer process coordination.
Build and maintain proactive, real-time talent pipelines aligned to current and future business needs.
Conduct in-depth market research and talent mapping to identify key industry players, competitive landscapes and organizational structures.
Collaborate closely with HR, Talent Acquisition and business leaders to deliver a seamless, high-touch experience for candidates and internal stakeholders.
Maintain accurate and compliant candidate tracking within ATS/CRM systems, ensuring data integrity and supporting reporting needs.
Contribute to the development and sharing of market insights and talent intelligence to inform hiring strategies and business decisions.
Represent Versant in the external talent market, effectively communicating the company’s vision and leadership opportunities.
Support the continued build and evolution of the in-house executive search function.
Lead or contribute to special projects as assigned.