Contract Recruiter – News/Media or Digital Platforms and Ventures (DPV)

Company Description

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, Oxygen, E!, SYFY, and Golf Channel — with dynamic digital and direct-to-consumer brands such as Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, and GolfPass. 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.

Job Description

Location: Option of Fully Remote or Hybrid (Orlando, FL; New York, NY or Englewood Cliffs, NJ)

What You’ll Do

As a Contract Recruiter, you will lead full-cycle recruitment supporting one of two key business segments: News/Media or Digital Platforms and Ventures (DPV). You will partner closely with hiring managers, HRBPs, and business leaders to deliver talent strategies that support growth, innovation, and business performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• End-to-End Recruitment Ownership – Manage the full lifecycle recruiting process across one of the following talent segments:

News/Media

• Journalists, Reporters, Editors, Analysts, and Editorial Leadership
• Producers, Coordinating Producers, Field Producers, Booking Producers, and Production Operations teams
• Digital Media, Audience Growth, Social Media, Community Engagement, and Content Strategy professionals
• Direct-to-Consumer (DTC), Subscriber Growth, Partnerships, and Media Operations talent

Digital Platforms and Ventures (DPV)

• Software Engineering, Product Management, Data, AI/ML, UX/UI, and Technical Leadership roles
• Growth Marketing, Business Development, Customer Success, Partnerships, and Operations professionals
• Corporate and business support functions within high-growth digital and technology businesses

• Strategic Talent Consulting – Partner with business leaders and HR to develop recruiting strategies aligned with business priorities and hiring goals.
• Candidate Sourcing & Engagement – Build proactive talent pipelines and execute sourcing strategies that attract top talent in competitive markets.
• Stakeholder Partnership – Serve as a trusted advisor to hiring managers, providing talent market insights, interview guidance, and recruiting expertise throughout the hiring process.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

Required:

• 5+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience with a demonstrated track record of delivering quality hires in fast-paced, high-growth environments.
• Experience recruiting within one or more of the following industries:
  • News, media, publishing, broadcast, streaming, or digital content organizations
  • Digital platforms, SaaS, technology companies, venture-backed startups, or innovation-driven enterprises
• Experience recruiting across a variety of professional disciplines and levels, from individual contributors through leadership roles.
• Demonstrated success managing multiple concurrent searches and delivering results in competitive talent markets.
• Strong sourcing expertise utilizing LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search methodologies, talent mapping, and social recruiting tools.
• Proven ability to influence and partner with hiring managers, HRBPs, and business leaders.
• Strong communication, consulting, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with ATS platforms, recruiting technologies, and talent analytics.
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience.

Preferred Experience

• Candidates should have experience supporting one or more of the following talent markets:
• News/Media: Editorial, journalism, production, digital media, audience development, content strategy, DTC, partnerships, or media operations.
• Digital Platforms and Ventures (DPV): Software engineering, product management, data & AI, UX/UI, cloud infrastructure, growth marketing, business development, customer success, or operations within technology and digital b