Freelance Coordinator, Sports Programming

Versant•Stamford, CT

9h•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. This is a project based / limited term position with an estimated duration of up to 12 months, unless otherwise amended or terminated as deliverables within this project are completed. This position will support all functions of the USA Sports programming team, including rights management and strategic scheduling with a primary focus on Golf Channel. The person will be responsible for overseeing the Golf Channel Latin America schedule and supporting other operations functions of the programming team. This position works directly with all levels of the programming team and other key contacts across the USA Sports organization including Ad Sales, Creative Services, Operations, Traffic, Production and Marketing.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
Minimum two years’ experience in the television/film production business (internships included)
Basic knowledge of Sports, including golf
Excellent communication, organizational and time-management skills
Willingness to work overtime, and some nights and weekends as needed (flexibility in broadcast environment is imperative)
Must be willing to physically work out of our Stamford CT locations on a hybrid basis
Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
Must be 18 years or older

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite is a plus
Ability to adhere to tight deadlines, communicate clearly and be able to handle multiple tasks in a high-pressure environment
Collaborative and team oriented

Responsibilities

Support all programming, rights management, strategic scheduling initiatives for USA Sports' deep roster of partners
Main point of contact for the Golf Channel Latin America schedule
Create and distribute daily and ad-hoc multi-platform scheduling reports for Ad-sales planning/finance/Business Development, Production and other departments as needed
Manage Golf Channel programming hours during budget and upfront season working with ad-sales digital finance and digital research teams
Enter Golf Channel and Golf Channel Latin America schedules and program changes into Golf Channel’s scheduling system
Maintain and enter Golf Channel Alternate Schedules for Canada and the Caribbean
Assist with additional projects and administrative needs for the department