Contract Recruiter – News/Media or Digital Platforms and Ventures (DPV)

Versant•New York, NY

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Contract Recruiter, you will lead full-cycle recruitment supporting one of two key business segments: News/Media or Digital Platforms and Ventures (DPV). You will partner closely with hiring managers, HRBPs, and business leaders to deliver talent strategies that support growth, innovation, and business performance.

Requirements

5+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience with a demonstrated track record of delivering quality hires in fast-paced, high-growth environments.
Experience recruiting within one or more of the following industries: News, media, publishing, broadcast, streaming, or digital content organizations; Digital platforms, SaaS, technology companies, venture-backed startups, or innovation-driven enterprises.
Experience recruiting across a variety of professional disciplines and levels, from individual contributors through leadership roles.
Demonstrated success managing multiple concurrent searches and delivering results in competitive talent markets.
Strong sourcing expertise utilizing LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search methodologies, talent mapping, and social recruiting tools.
Proven ability to influence and partner with hiring managers, HRBPs, and business leaders.
Strong communication, consulting, and stakeholder management skills.
Experience with ATS platforms, recruiting technologies, and talent analytics.
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience.
Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the U.S.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting one or more of the following talent markets: News/Media: Editorial, journalism, production, digital media, audience development, content strategy, DTC, partnerships, or media operations.
Experience supporting one or more of the following talent markets: Digital Platforms and Ventures (DPV): Software engineering, product management, data & AI, UX/UI, cloud infrastructure, growth marketing, business development, customer success, or operations within technology and digital businesses.

Responsibilities

Manage the full lifecycle recruiting process across one of the following talent segments: News/Media Journalists, Reporters, Editors, Analysts, and Editorial Leadership; Producers, Coordinating Producers, Field Producers, Booking Producers, and Production Operations teams; Digital Media, Audience Growth, Social Media, Community Engagement, and Content Strategy professionals; Direct-to-Consumer (DTC), Subscriber Growth, Partnerships, and Media Operations talent; Digital Platforms and Ventures (DPV) Software Engineering, Product Management, Data, AI/ML, UX/UI, and Technical Leadership roles; Growth Marketing, Business Development, Customer Success, Partnerships, and Operations professionals; Corporate and business support functions within high-growth digital and technology businesses.
Partner with business leaders and HR to develop recruiting strategies aligned with business priorities and hiring goals.
Build proactive talent pipelines and execute sourcing strategies that attract top talent in competitive markets.
Serve as a trusted advisor to hiring managers, providing talent market insights, interview guidance, and recruiting expertise throughout the hiring process.