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

MS NOW is looking for a Booking Production Assistant to join our team at the Washington bureau. 

The Booking PA is our primary ambassador and first point of introduction for all guests appearing on MS NOW from the Bureau. The PA is responsible for greeting all guests upon arrival and will work directly with various show anchors and producers to assist in production of live news within the Washington bureau. 

The ideal candidate is well organized, proactive, resourceful, and able to interact with people with ease. Candidates must demonstrate a high level of professionalism and confidentiality. The position will also allow the candidate to work alongside our industry-leading guest bookers and senior booking managers, assisting with guest pre-interviews, research and social media outreach during breaking news. This is an exciting opportunity for someone eager to gain exposure to guest booking and learn how build connections across the industry. 

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

Responsibilities: 

• Guest greeting 
• Work with booking producers and booking APs on daily or long-term booking projects 
• Pre-interview guests for booking producers and booking APs 
• Utilize Social Media for outreach during breaking news 

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree or equivalent experience 
• At least one year of experience in journalism or newsroom (including internships)
• Strong attention to detail  
• MS Office proficient: Excel, Word, PowerPoint 
• High level of confidentiality  
• Ability to work independently as well as part of the team 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required 

Desired Qualifications: 

• Previous journalism experience (professional) 
• Extremely organized and able to work efficiently in a very fast paced environment 
• Willing to be on-call during off hours 
• Ability to prioritize work and handle many projects simultaneously under tight deadlines 
• Proven problem-solving skills 

Requirements: 

• Must be willing to work in Washington, DC 
• 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 
• This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office during show hours. 

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/ hr - $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 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 method without a valid written Statement of Work in place for this position from VERSANT's Talent Acquisition team will be deemed the sole property of VERSANT. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by VERSANT as a result of the referral or through other means.