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.

We’re looking for an experienced editor to join MS NOW Digital’s new breaking news and live blogs initiative. This role focuses primarily on political news, with additional coverage of breaking stories and select trending topics. The ideal candidate will have excellent news judgment, a deep understanding of journalistic standards and the ability to consistently uphold MS NOW’s tone and editorial values.

You should have superb writing and editing skills, a keen understanding of political narratives and key players, and a proven track record of thriving in a fast-tempo newsroom.

Position is based in New York or Washington, D.C., 2 p.m. to 10 p.m., and willing to adjust working hours in the event of breaking news.

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

What you will do:

• Edit a continual stream of concise and compelling entries to keep our live blog fresh and engaging throughout the day
• Work together as part of a team to coordinate breaking news coverage across shifts
•  Set the tone and general strategy for each day’s blog and breaking news coverage, and plan for daily and weekly news events
• Collaborate across editorial and platform teams to optimize reader engagement
• Read widely and stay abreast of the competition
• Work with reporters and producers across the newsroom who may want to contribute to the live blog or have tips/information for the blog
• Run point in the evenings as our final breaking news editor on duty, making sure stories are updated and the site is in good shape for the next day

If you are passionate about delivering breaking news in interesting ways and excited by the prospect of helping to lead a brand new team, this job is for you.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of relevant working experience
• At least 5 years working in a newsroom environment,
• At least 5 years working in a strictly digital shop
• Must be able to edit quickly and accurately
• Must have experience editing a live blog
• Must have experience working in breaking news and political news
• Must have the desire to work in a creative, demanding and competitive environment
• Experience leading a team strongly preferred

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: $90,000 - $110,000

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.