Production Coordinator

Company Description

VERSANT (Nasdaq: VSNT) is an industry-changing media and entertainment business and home to trusted brands that shape culture, inform audiences, and build lasting connections. It operates across four core markets: political news and opinion, business news and personal finance, golf, and sports and genre entertainment. These markets are served through a powerful portfolio of iconic and innovative brands, including CNBC, MS NOW, USA Network, Golf Channel, Oxygen, E!, SYFY, and Versant's sports division USA Sports, along with complementary digital assets including Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow and GolfPass.

Job Description

CNBC is seeking a Production Coordinator based in Englewood Cliffs, NJ. This role reports to the Production Supervisor of the CNBC Hair & Makeup Department and should expect 8 hours+ day with flexibility as business needs allow.

Responsibilities include but limited to:

• Prepares and processes P-card and expense reports in accordance with established travel policy guidelines; ensures the timely processing of expenses utilizing electronic processes for payment to Corporate credit card for the Wardrobe and Hair Makeup departments
• Review daily broadcasts, track talent looks and produce daily guides
• Coordinate appointments for CNBC Talent
• Assist with product requests, orders & shipments
• Maintain inventory lists and update daily product requests
• Maintain “Pro Account” relationships
• Review and revise vendor lists
• Coordinate schedule changes for staff and freelancers
• Responsible for coordinating staff transportation and maintain weekly reports
• Provide production assistance for special network events, travel may be required
• Performs basic administrative tasks, e.g. faxing, photocopying and filing
• Maintain production calendars
• Travel may be required to auxiliary locations in NYC including NASDAQ, NYSE and 30 Rock
• Provide back up support to department manager
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

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, shoe shining 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 

This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Salary range: $33-$35/hour

Additional Requirements: Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV through careers.versantmedia.com to be considered. Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s Degree 
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel 
• Knowledge of all basic office equipment required 
• Knowledge of photo editing tools, i.e. Canva, PicMonkey, etc.

Desired Characteristics

• Organized & detail-oriented – You can manage competing deadlines and multiple rotation timelines with ease. You also double and triple check every nuance when it comes to deliverables
• Strong communication skills – You write clear, concise, easy-to-read communication
• Self-starter – Able to hit the ground running with limited supervision
• Flexibility - Demonstrates experience working in a group or solo. Maintain a positive attitude and eagerly navigate a rapidly changing business environment
• Confidentiality - Must be able to maintain department business with the utmost confidentially 
• Initiative - Confidently self-start advancements to office procedures, reports and processes
• Creatively curious – You like to seek out and try new approaches that keep us ahead of the curve
• Resourceful – If you don’t have the answer, you figure it out. You’re comfortable navigating a complex environment to obtain info

Additional Information

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.