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 Freelance Ingest Associate. This position is intended for individuals with a strong interest in production and technology within television journalism, specifically Cable News and Digital. The position manages records, ingests content, routing, quality control and troubleshooting technology. Ideal candidate has a strong technical background and understanding, ability to build strong professional relationships, a flexible schedule, and able to work in a highly deadline-driven environment.

What You’ll Do:

• Schedule records of all assignment desk feeds, show needs (including ISOs, stand-ups, pre-tapes), coverage, and breaking news in an extremely quick turnaround live news environment.
• Conversion of various media files from one format to another; migration of data and media to and from other devices.
• Assist producers, shows, and assignment desk throughout the day with Media Ingest requests.
• Transfer content upon the request of the clients.
• Operate and manage the interface required to record feeds directly into the platform.
• Provide Quality Control of incoming footage.
• Partner with producers, shows and others when file based ingest issues arise. Troubleshoot issues and seek assistance from the appropriate party. File discrepancy reports.
• Back-up digital media as requested or required, verify successful ingest of media before original data is returned to client or media is formatted.
• Ingest a variety of file types, troubleshoot problematic file formats and Codecs. Import files from other locations such as Latakoo, Web Sites, and FTP sites.
• Create digital screening exports for producers and shows, delivered online or as physical memory.
• Coordinate and organize footage once ingested.
• Utilize various online methods to gather interviews using Zoom, Skype, FaceTime, Woody Social, etc.

What You Must Have:

• 3+ years’ experience working in a large media market.
• Strong knowledge of basic computer functions on PC and Mac platforms.
• Production environment understanding.
• Familiarity with digital media workflows – Transcoding and digital file delivery.
• Strong interpersonal skills. Ability to build strong professional relationships.
• Strong technical background and understanding.
• A flexible schedule, including nights, weekends and holidays as business necessitates.
• Able to work in a highly deadline-driven environment.

What Would Make You a Stand-out:

• Self-managing individual with willingness to learn new technologies.
• Set Audio/Video levels to spec and verify signal quality of remotes prior to air.
• Extensive experience in non-linear editing and scheduling tools.

Additional Requirements:

• Onsite: This position has been designated as onsite, meaning that the position is expected to contribute from a Versant worksite from Englewood Cliffs, NJ.

Salary range: $63,700 - $76,440 ($35-$42/hour)

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.