Versant

News, Media, Digital Platforms, Technology

ContractRecruiter

$75–110k ~AI est. Orlando, United States; New York, New York, United States; Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, United States; United States FULL TIME Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Contract Recruiter at Versant. Skills: Full-cycle recruiting, Talent acquisition, Stakeholder management. Manage full lifecycle recruiting. Partner with hiring managers”

Industry & Context.

News, Media, Digital Platforms, Technology
Eligibility Requirements

Unrestricted work authorization

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

5+ years full-cycle recruiting experience, Recruiting experience in News/Media or Digital Platforms/Ventures, Recruiting across professional disciplines and levels, Manage multiple concurrent searches, Sourcing expertise using LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search methodologies, Talent mapping, Social recruiting tools, Influence and partner with hiring managers, Consulting skills, Stakeholder management skills, Experience with ATS platforms, Experience with recruiting technologies, Experience with talent analytics, Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience

Nice to Have

News/Media: Editorial experience, News/Media: Journalism experience, News/Media: Production experience, News/Media: Digital media experience, News/Media: Audience development experience, News/Media: Content strategy experience, News/Media: DTC experience, News/Media: Partnerships experience, News/Media: Media operations experience, DPV: Software engineering experience, DPV: Product management experience, DPV: Data & AI experience, DPV: UX/UI experience, DPV: Cloud infrastructure experience, DPV: Growth marketing experience, DPV: Business development experience, DPV: Customer success experience, DPV: Operations experience in technology, DPV: Operations experience in digital businesses

What You'll Do.

Manage full lifecycle recruiting

Partner with hiring managers

Partner with business leaders

Deliver talent strategies

Support business performance

Manage recruiting process

Develop recruiting strategies

Build talent pipelines

Execute sourcing strategies

Serve as trusted advisor

Provide talent market insights

Provide interview guidance

Provide recruiting expertise

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Partner with hiring managers; Partner with HRBPs; Partner with business leaders

Communication Scope

Consulting; Stakeholder management

Full Job 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. 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 Ma

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