Contract Recruiter

Versant • Orlando, NY

4d • Hybrid

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. Location: Option of Fully Remote or Hybrid (Orlando, FL; New York, NY or Englewood Cliffs, NJ) Business: VERSANT | Supporting Tech & Ops / News / Corporate Functions Reports to: Head of Talent Acquisition What You’ll Do As a Contract Recruiter, you will lead full-cycle recruitment for your respective area(s): tech & ops, news and/or corporate functions. You’ll partner closely with hiring managers, HRBPs, and stakeholders to shape talent strategies that align with business goals and foster a diverse, innovative, and high-performing workforce.

Requirements

• 5+ years of full-cycle, in-house recruitment experience, with a strong track record of quality hires in any of the following domains: tech & ops, news or corporate functions
• Proven experience hiring in dynamic, high-growth environments.
• Agile, entrepreneurial mindset - thrives in ambiguity and “build” environments
• Experience influencing and partnering with senior business leaders and HRBPs.
• Strong communication, consulting, and organizational skills
• Excellent sourcing skills using tools like LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search, and social recruiting platforms
• Experience contributing to TA branding, candidate experience, or recruitment process improvements
• Proficiency in ATS systems and recruiting analytics/reporting
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• End-to-End Recruitment Ownership - Manage the full lifecycle recruiting process for tech & ops (across engineering, product, data and related tech roles), news (options producers and reporters, data journalists, producers/writers – prediction markets, equity analysts) and/or corporate function roles (finance, communications, digital, marketing roles) - from intake through offer.
• Strategic Talent Consulting - Partner with business leaders and HR to understand team objectives and build tailored, data-driven recruitment strategies.
• Candidate Sourcing & Engagement - Develop and execute sourcing plans using a variety of channels (LinkedIn, GitHub, events, local colleges/universities, etc.) to attract top candidates. Build and maintain strong talent pipelines.
• Stakeholder Partnership - Serve as a trusted advisor to hiring managers, providing market insights, calibration, interview coaching, and support throughout the hiring process.
• TA Innovation & Projects - Contribute to broader TA projects such as improving candidate experience, enhancing recruitment tech, and refining inclusive hiring practices.
• Market Intelligence & Reporting - Leverage talent analytics and industry trends to guide recruiting decisions and influence hiring strategies.
• Brand & Culture Ambassadorship - Represent VERSANT at recruiting and industry events, conferences, and networking meetups to promote our employer brand and culture.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level