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, GolfNow and GolfPass.

MS NOW is looking for an experienced Associate Producer for The Beat with Ari Melber.

This position is represented by the Writers Guild of America East.

Responsibilities:

• Straight cut video and work with editors on cutting compelling video
• Assist producers with desktop editing for television and digital content
• Assist with the editing and posting of segments, show-cast & other content across multiple MS NOW platforms
• Gathering elements
• Viewing all video to ensure quality before air
• Assist Segment Producers with research & production
• Work on content for the show’s digital platforms, social media and MS NOW’s DTC products

• Must have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Must have at least 2 years’ production experience
• Must be proficient with Desktop editing

Desired Qualifications:

• Proficient editing with Avid, Adobe Premiere
• Experience producing compelling visual stories with graphics, video and sound
• Knowledge of and experience with producing content for digital & social media platforms
• Thorough knowledge of current events, US politics, geopolitics, foreign policy and history

Additional Job Requirements:

• Must be willing to work in New York, NY.
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.
• Must be willing and able to work flexible hours, under tight deadline pressure, including breaking news.

Salary Range: $75,000 - $80,000

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 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.

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