Associate Producer, MS NOW PodcastsFull-timeBusiness Segment: MS NOWCompensation: USD75000- USD80000- yearlyCompany DescriptionVERSANT (Nasdaq: VSNT) is an industry-changing media and entertainment business and home to trusted brands that shape culture, inform audiences, and build lasting connections. It operates across four core markets: political news and opinion, business news and personal finance, golf, and sports and genre entertainment. These markets are served through a powerful portfolio of iconic and innovative brands, including CNBC, MS NOW, USA Network, Golf Channel, Oxygen, E!, SYFY, and Versant's sports division USA Sports, along with complementary digital assets including Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow and GolfPass.Job DescriptionMS NOW is looking for an Associate Producer to join our Podcast Unit. This role will work across multiple podcasts and projects, with a focus on news and politics. The AP’s primary roles will be to support the unit with a combination of administrative duties (such as organizing tape, booking studios, and maintaining calendars), and editorial roles (like fact checking, cutting tape, and researching). The AP will work closely with podcast Producers and Coordinating Producers on assignments, typically working under tight deadlines. We’re eager to bring in someone who knows how to move fast, think critically, and stay extremely organized while doing it.The exact assignment(s) may change over time as unit needs evolve. The role will work across podcasts and projects within the unit, supporting a range of editorial and production needs. Responsibilitiesinclude pitching, booking, pulling tape, researching stories, editing tape and producing social clips. We also hope to loop this person into some development projects and task them with occasionally taking the lead in junior-level assignments. It’s an exciting early-career role for someone with editorial promise who has already mastered being a logistical powerhouse.The strongest candidates will have newsroom experience, as well as know how to edit audio and video. Adherence to journalistic best practices is a must.Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:Support the production process end-to-end, occasionally taking the lead on junior-level assignmentsManage the logistics of setting up a recording, such as shipping mic kits and maintaining calendarsOrganize incoming tape, as well as find & isolate file tapePrepare research materialsEdit audio and videoDraft scripts and metadataReview episode mixes and provide feedback to audio engineer and video editorOrder graphics for YouTubePull social media materialsManage listener mail where applicableManage show websites where applicableOrganize show folders and unit documentsPost TV special coverage as audio-only offeringsBackfill for lead show producers when neededProduce bonus content (such as Premium and DTC offerings)Additional duties as assignedSubject to change as role and company needs are expected to evolve over timeQualificationsBasic Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree or equivalentMinimum 3 years of audio production experience, preferably in podcastingMinimum 1 year of video editing experience, preferably for YouTube podcastingTechnical expertise in Pro Tools, Descript, and PremiereDemonstrated ability to handle multiple projects under deadlineFollows current video and podcasting trendsStrong understanding of news & politicsUnderstanding of journalism ethicsDesired Qualifications:Collaborative attitude and strong communication skillsFast learnerSelf-motivated to continually grow their skillsetAdaptable to the needs of an evolving teamAble to take accountabilityEnjoys solving problems, and does so pro-activelyHighly organizedWorks well within a large organizationComfortable working on shared projectsAdditional Requirements:Must be willing to work in New York, NYMust have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United StatesMust be willing to work varied shifts as news & production needs changeThis position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks.Salary range: $75,000 - $80,000Additional InformationAs part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with a VERSANT Media employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. 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.If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to[email protected].VERSANT Media is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. We include a good faith pay range for each position to comply with applicable state and local pay transparency laws and to promote equity across our organization. Actual compensation will be based on factors such as the candidate's skills, qualifications, experience, and location and may include additional forms of compensation and benefits such as health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, etc.VERSANT Media is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at VERSANT via-email, the Internet, or in any form and/or method without a valid written Statement of Work in place for this position from VERSANT's Talent Acquisition team will be deemed the sole property of VERSANT. 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