Associate Producer

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

As an Associate Producer, you will support the feature and documentary production team by coordinating logistics, preparing content, and ensuring the timely completion of both long and short-form projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead Associate Producer for all Golf Channel features, documentaries, and digital/social content
• Support Producers with B-roll, archival requests, and field operations
• Work in the field with ENG Camera crews, conduct player and feature-subject interviews
• Prepare content for edits and assist with production planning.
• Write scripts and produce short-form content for digital and linear platforms
• Serve as liaison among Sales, Product Integration, Player Relations, and News teams

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience
• Minimum of two (2+) years’ experience as a sports television PA and AP
• Strong knowledge of golf
• Knowledge of Avid and Adobe Premiere software

Desired Characteristics

• Willingness to travel and work weekends
• Storytelling, creative writing and journalism background
• Ability to work efficiently and accurately under pressure, meet deadlines, sustain focus on assigned duties and multitask
• Solid working knowledge of various research sources and methods
• Passion for sports & statistics, effective communicator, attention to detail and can work in a fast-paced environment

Eligibility Requirements

• Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV to be considered.
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States

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.

For LA County and City Residents Only: VERSANT Media will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, or arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable.

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 candidateaccessibility@versantmedia.com.

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 met