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About the Role
MS NOW is seeking an experienced Studio Director to join their New York City team, delivering world-class live programming across broadcast, social, and digital platforms. The ideal candidate is a decisive leader with sharp editorial instincts who thrives in the high-pressure environment of live television.
Responsibilities
- Direct high-energy live news programming with consistency, creativity, and accuracy
- Partner with producers and editorial teams to build and execute show rundowns, integrating video, graphics, studio elements, and music
- Lead technical crews including technical directors, audio, graphics, and camera operators to ensure seamless production
- Collaborate with graphic artists and technical staff to enhance the overall creative look of shows, including input on lighting, camera placement, and set design
- Operate, or be willing to learn and direct shows using, control room automation when assigned
- Participate in planning and executing field/remote productions, including technical planning and site surveys
- Maintain the highest standards of editorial integrity, technical execution, and aesthetic quality
- Review broadcasts and provide feedback to production teams for continuous improvement
- Serve as a team leader on special projects and breaking news events
- Stay current with evolving production technologies and emerging industry practices
- Adapt quickly to shifting priorities and thrive in high-pressure, deadline-driven situations
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience
- Minimum 5–7 years of experience directing live television, preferably in a major market newsroom
- Proven ability to manage live control room operations and execute complex rundowns
- Familiarity with iNEWS, Vizrt, graphics systems, and automation systems
- Willingness to learn and adapt to new technology and workflows, with a proactive approach to broadcast innovations
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to give clear direction under pressure
- Deep knowledge of current events and U.S. political landscape
- Demonstrated ability to multi-task, prioritize, and lead in a fast-paced environment
- Experience with both studio and remote productions
- Must provide a resume and director track reel (upon request)
Skills
- iNEWS
- Vizrt
- Control room automation
- Modern broadcast production tools
- Current events
- U.S. politics
- Graphics systems
- Automation systems
- Written communication
- Verbal communication
- Multi-tasking
- Prioritization
- Leadership
- Studio production
- Remote production
Location
- New York City
Work Type
- In-person
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 5-7 years
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience
Salary/Compensations
- $140,000 - $260,000
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid leave
- Tuition reimbursement
- Variety of other discounts and perks
About the Company
- 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.
Equal Opportunity
- 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].