DTC Production Assistant, MS DTC Content Strategy

Position: DTC Production Assistant, MS NOW DTC Content Strategy
Location: New York

Company Description
 VERSANT (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, Golf Now and Golf Pass.

Job Description
 MS NOW is seeking a Production Assistant to join our direct-to-consumer (DTC) programming strategy team. If you’re passionate about politics and breaking news, thrive in fast-paced newsrooms, love creating compelling video content for a passionate fan community - this role is for you. The position requires strong editorial judgment, attention to detail, organizational skills, and a keen eye for timely, impactful storytelling.
 This position is represented by the Writers Guild of America East.
 Responsibilities:
 Collaborate with Producers, Coordinating Producers to edit DTC exclusive content
 Support daily curation of DTC exclusive content across all platforms
 Research and fact-check stories quickly and accurately
 Perform data research and basic analytics to identify audience trends, content performance, and emerging market opportunities
 Identify and flag standout video and audio clips for exclusive DTC exclusive content
 Pitch creative for DTC, including engaging social media news stories and ongoing trends (both daily and long-term)
 Assist with special projects as assigned by the Senior Director of Content Strategy (e.g., decks, research, analytics, data summaries)
 As needed, support DTC community efforts, including content moderation
 Qualifications
 At least one year of experience in news production / social media (including internships)
 Knowledge of video editing tools (Adobe Premiere, Pro Tools, You Tube Studio)
 Knowledge of Vmix, Riverside
 Willingness to work non-traditional hours (weekends and/or late nights) to service needs of a 24/7 news product
 Flexibility to respond to breaking news situations outside of regular working hours
 Ability to work calmly under pressure and meet deadlines
 Willingness to learn how to edit short- and long-form video content
 Deep knowledge and passion for news and politics
 Deep knowledge and interest of digital content strategy, social media, audience insights, streaming, live streaming space
 Strong communicative and collaboration skills
 Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
 Additional

Job Requirements:

Must be willing to work in New York, NY.
 Must be willing to work weekends.
 Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.
 This 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: $30.00 - $32.00/hr
 Additional Information
 As 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…