Manager, Graphics Playout

• Compensation: USD 115,000 - USD 140,000 - yearly

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, Golf Now, Golf Pass, and Sports Engine. 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.

We are seeking a versatile, highly skilled, and leadership‑oriented Manager, Graphics Playout with significant experience in live news coverage to join our team. This role oversees the real‑time delivery of on‑air graphics, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and visual consistency across all news broadcasts.

The Manager will lead a 24/7 graphics playout team supporting live and pre‑produced programming, breaking news, and special events. This position requires strong leadership, deep technical expertise in broadcast graphics systems, and the ability to thrive in high‑pressure, fast‑paced live production environments.

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership & Strategy

• Lead, supervise, and develop a 24/7 graphics playout team, including overnights, weekends, and holidays, in multiple locations including Manhattan, NY and Englewood Cliffs, NJ.
• Provide expert technical and editorial support to on‑air and off‑air productions.
• Serve as the primary liaison between Engineering, Show Teams, Real‑Time Graphics, Editorial, and other production groups.
• Lead and manage a team comprising both union‑represented and non‑union employees and freelancers, ensuring compliance with applicable collective bargaining agreements while maintaining consistent performance standards.
• Drive collaboration across departments to support maintenance, testing, and implementation of new and existing technologies and workflows.
• Foster a culture of accountability, efficiency, and continuous improvement.
• Train and mentor staff on best practices, newsroom workflows, and system enhancements.

Live Graphics Operations

• Oversee the execution of full‑screen graphics, lower thirds, and other visual elements during live and recorded broadcasts.
• Operate and manage playout systems (e.g., Vizrt Trio and other industry‑standard platforms).
• Coordinate closely with editorial and production teams to align graphics with scripts, rundowns, and breaking news updates.
• Collaborate with designers to deploy urgent and breaking news graphics in real time.
• Ensure brand consistency, editorial accuracy, and high production standards across all visual elements.

Technical Oversight & Troubleshooting

• Understanding of control room workflows such as routing, engine inputs, and multiview layouts.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues quickly to minimize on‑air disruptions.
• Maintain quality control standards for design integrity, data accuracy, and system reliability.
• Support testing and rollout of new graphics systems, workflows, and display technologies.
• Ensure proper scheduling and staffing coverage for all broadcasts and special events.

Performance Indicators

• Accuracy and timeliness of on‑air graphics execution.
• Minimal technical or operational errors during live broadcasts.
• Team productivity, efficiency, and adherence to brand standards.
• Successful support of breaking news and high‑profile live events.
• Effective cross‑functional collaboration and workflow optimization.

Required Experience

• 5+ years of experience in graphics playout within a live broadcast environment.
• Minimum 3 years of experience focused on news…