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.

The Role Preferably based in Los Angeles, the successful candidate will have a minimum of 2+ years of music clearance, payments, contract administration, and tracking experience, preferably at a media company.

• This role is ideal for a music profession who thrives in a fast-paced and high-volume environment.
• This candidate will need cue sheet reporting, analysis and review along with knowledge of music licensing and clearance.
• This candidate brings a positive can do attitude to the role, and a self-starter.

You will work closely with the Director of Music Affairs and senior marketing executives to support key business needs as it pertains to music.

The Responsibilities:

• Create, review, revise, and submit music cue sheets in a timely and accurate manner; maintain detailed cue sheet data and ensure timely reporting and submission to relevant PROs.
• Responsible for performance rights reports, including finance spreadsheets, library payments, and tracking library usage
• Ability to conduct music rights ownership research such as master/publisher information, PRO affiliations, sub-publisher information, and more for songs of interest.
• Track music clearances, licenses, and invoices from request to final execution, ensuring all documentation is organized and up to date.
• Work closely with music library team to help with sourcing music deliverables as needed and provide music metadata information for commissioned music.
• Experience clearing library and one-stop music cues.
• Cross departmental communication with Accounts Payable, Producers, and Production Coordinators regarding music uses.
• Potential creative support as needed including searches, library pulls, and artist research.

The Qualifications BA/BS preferred 2+ years of experience supporting music needs at a media company.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Tools. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate between business partners and teams.
• Ability to be flexible, curious and proactive.
• Understand fundamentals of music licensing and clearance Knowledge of music management tools (e.g Dropbox, DISCO, SyncTank)
• Proficiency with Airtable is a bonus.
• Knowledge of music libraries, and music management systems such as DISCO and Dropbox.
• Detail oriented and highly organized with an understanding of the critical nature of clean data and reporting. Demonstrated ability to prioritize, multi-task and manage projects independently.

Excellent oral and written communication skills Key Details Versant offers a hybrid work model, with a minimum of three days per week in-office (Universal City, CA or New York, NY). 

This position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), and access to a range of other employee perks.

Salary range: $50,000 - $60,000. We’re moving fast and encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

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 [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.