Associate Producer/Editor

Versant•Stamford, CT

21h•Onsite

About The Position

VERSANT is a leading force in news, sports and entertainment - home to iconic and trusted brands that inspire, inform, and delight audiences. Our unique combination of content, technology and services enriches the cultural fabric, igniting passions, sparking conversations, and connecting people to what they love most. As an independent, publicly traded company, VERSANT brings together powerhouse cable networks - including USA Network, CNBC, MS NOW (formerly MSNBC), Oxygen, E!, SYFY, and Golf Channel - with dynamic digital and direct-to-consumer brands such as Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. Together, these businesses reflect our commitment to delivering exceptional experiences across every screen and service. VERSANT is an industry-changing media company fueled by innovation and an entrepreneurial spirit. With a strong foundation and a forward-looking vision, VERSANT empowers creativity, embraces change, and drives connection in an ever-evolving world. Versant Sports is hiring a Social Media Producer/Editor who will be a part of our growing team of digital content experts on the Sports digital team. This role includes day-to-day content planning, strategy and distribution for Versant Sports’ social platforms. The ideal candidate has a deep knowledge of social media and user behavior and a strong track record in content strategy, social platform expertise, creativity and attention to detail. This role will focus on Versant’s sports portfolio, including but not limited to golf, NASCAR, Premier League, basketball and volleyball. Experience in branded content a plus.

Requirements

BA or BS from a four-year accredited college or university or equivalent experience in Marketing, Communications, Business, Digital Media, or a related field
Minimum of (3) years of experience producing and distributing content end-to-end for digital and social media platforms
Experience and proficiency in all social platforms (Instagram, TikTok, X and Facebook, Threads and BlueSky)
Experience with a variety of social and project management tools (Sprout Social, Airtable, Monday.com, etc.)
Able to track and leverage KPIs, while understanding the rapidly changing social media landscape
Skilled with the Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Premiere, After Effects.)
Extensive knowledge of sports and internet culture
Strong copy editing skills, ability to self-edit your own work
Ability to work efficiently under pressure and meet deadlines
Creative thinker who can look at digital trends and find innovative ways to tell a story in a piece of content
Interested candidates must submit a resume for this job online to be considered
Must be willing to work in Stamford CT
Must have work authorization to work in the United States
Must be 18 years or older
Must have ability to work flexible hours including weekends and evenings due to news cycles and breaking news.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated knowledge of sports, particularly Golf / NASCAR / WNBA and/or Premier League
Familiarity with live-video clipping platforms a plus, such as Wildmoka, WSC, Grabyo, etc.
Ability to shoot and edit content as needed a plus.
Strong understanding of digital trends
Strong organizational skills; attention to detail
Strong communication skills and willingness to work in a team environment

Responsibilities

Responsible for the day-to-day content management and coverage of the Versant sports portfolio, including but not limited to Golf, NASCAR, Premier League, basketball and volleyball.
Clip segments from live sporting events and studio shows in real time.
Will work with digital video producers daily to identify key content to be distributed on social media
Maintain voice and content standards across multiple platforms and brands.
Work with Versant Sport’s video and editorial teams to create highly-sharable content
Will share performance-based feedback on social media posts to drive strategy changes alongside the Director of Social Media and team members
Will work with Director of Social Media to identify opportunities for increased engagement, video views, and follower growth
Support branded content efforts by helping with the ideation and execution of social sales campaigns
Engages in cross-functional planning and event management with marketing, sales, production and digital teams
Works directly with talent and production teams to support in-studio and on-site content creation
Contribute to team brainstorms by pitching content ideas that will help build video views and audience
Juggle multiple projects with parallel timelines