Director, On-Air Graphic Software System

Versant • New York, NY

5d • $160,000 - $180,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Versant Media is a technology-forward media company that empowers creative teams to deliver compelling, real-time content across platforms. Our Creative Operations department builds and supports the tools and systems that drive live graphics and newsroom workflows. We are seeking a Newsroom & Graphics Technology Developer to work closely with production teams and graphics engineers to develop and maintain systems that power real-time visual storytelling using Viz Engine and Unreal Engine.
Role Overview
In this role, you will collaborate with newsroom and graphics teams to build and support the technical infrastructure behind live graphics creation and deployment. You’ll develop tools and integrations that connect editorial systems like Avid iNEWS and Fonn Saga with real-time graphics engines, enabling seamless playback and automation of visual content in live production environments.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in development and broadcast production technology, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Hands-on experience with real-time graphics technologies: Viz Engine, Unreal Engine
• Familiarity with newsroom or live production systems: Avid iNEWS, Fonn Saga
• Scripting experience: Go, Bash, Python
• IDE experience: VSCode, JetBrains Rider
• Knowledge of API protocols: gRPC, REST, Websockets
• Proficiency with source control and peer coding practices: GitHub
• Understanding of software development lifecycle and agile methodologies
• Comfortable working in Mac/Linux and Windows environments

Nice To Haves

• Experience with AI libraries and models: Google Gemini / Vertex
• Agile project development experience: Jira
• Backend development experience: C#, Java, C++
• Database knowledge: MongoDB, Redis
• Familiarity with fullstack development: React, Node.js, TypeScript, JavaScript, HTML/CSS
• Experience with CI/CD tools and platforms: Kubernetes, Docker, Rancher, Argo CD

Responsibilities

• Team Management: Lead and mentor a team of real-time artists. Conduct regular 1-on-1s, performance reviews, and career development planning.
• Resource Allocation & Capacity: Work closely with our real-time graphics producers to task assignments using project management tools (e.g., Airtable/Jira).
• Direction & Quality Control: Provide actionable feedback and direction to ensure all output meets high standards. Facilitate adherence to established "best practice" standards for the team.
• Recruitment & Onboarding: Collaborate with Versant's leadership and recruitment teams to assist with technical interviews with new talent. Assist with onboarding and training of new team members.
• Cross-Functional Partnership: Work closely with Project Managers, Developers, and Live Production leadership to translate creative concepts into technical realities
• Develop and maintain integrations between newsroom systems and real-time graphics platforms.
• Build automation scripts and backend services to support graphics deployment and playback.
• Collaborate with production teams to understand editorial workflows and translate them into technical solutions.
• Work with graphics teams using Viz Engine and Unreal Engine to support dynamic, data-driven visuals.
• Participate in the full software development lifecycle: requirements gathering, design, development, QA, deployment, and production support.
• Ensure reliability and performance of tools used in live show environments.

Benefits

• 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.
• VERSANT Media is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices.
• health insurance
• retirement plans
• paid time off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed