Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

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.

Versant Media is seeking a seasoned Sports Project Planning Manager to lead and coordinate high-impact production facility design and construction initiatives. This role is ideal for a strategic thinker with strong project management skills, production experience and a passion for operational excellence in creative and technical environments.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Management & Execution

• Oversee end-to-end planning and execution of production facility design and construction
• Oversee and coordinate sports workflow and innovation projects.
• Maintain and optimize real-time project management software to ensure visibility, accountability, and timely delivery.
• Track project milestones, budgets, and deliverables across multiple concurrent initiatives.

Stakeholder Communication

• Serve as the central point of contact for internal teams, external vendors, and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Facilitate regular status updates, ensuring alignment on timelines, responsibilities, and expectations.
• Proactively identify and resolve project risks and roadblocks.

Financial Coordination

• Collaborate with Finance to initiate and manage purchase orders, track budgets, and ensure timely vendor payments.
• Maintain accurate documentation and reporting for all financial transactions related to creative projects.

Production Expertise

• Apply knowledge of studio and field production environments to anticipate needs and streamline workflows.
• Ensure all projects adhere to production standards, timelines, and compliance requirements.

• 5+ years experience in project leadership, with a strong understanding of studio and production facilities and field operations.
• Proven track record in managing complex creative projects from concept to completion.
• Proficiency in project management software (e.g., Airtable, Monday.com, Smartsheet, or similar).
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative, and deadline-driven environment.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams including creative, technical, finance, and external vendors.

Preferred Skills:

• Familiarity with emerging production technologies.
• Experience in broadcast facility design and construction.
• Familiarity with remote production and events.
• Budget management and vendor negotiation skills.

Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.

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: $110,000 - $130,000 (bonus eligible)

What we’ll offer: At CNBC Headquarters in Englewood Cliffs, NJ, you’ll have access to great perks and amenities:

• Sweat it out -- Free onsite fitness center with state-of-the-art equipment, plus daily group classes
• Eat up -- Gourmet cafeteria with daily specials plus soup and salad bars
• Extras -- Dry cleaning, and sneak peeks
• Don’t have a car? No problem! We offer free shuttle transportation to and from multiple locations in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Hoboken and Jersey City

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 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 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.

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