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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.\n The Opportunity\nVersant is seeking a highly organized, proactive, and collaborative Sports Communications Coordinator to support communications and publicity initiatives across USA Sports and Digital Platforms and Ventures, including USA Network, Golf Channel, CNBC, GolfNow, GolfPass, and Full Swing.\nReporting to the Director, Communications, this role will contribute to the execution of strategic communications initiatives that elevate our sports programming, talent, platforms, and brands.\nThe ideal candidate is a strong communicator who thrives in a fast-paced media environment, demonstrates sound judgment, and brings a solutions-oriented approach to managing multiple priorities.\nWhy This Role Matters\nSports connects audiences through compelling stories, memorable moments, and shared experiences. As a Sports Communications Coordinator, you will help bring those stories to life by supporting media relations, publicity campaigns, press events, and communications operations.\nYour work will help strengthen relationships with media partners, increase visibility for Versant's sports portfolio, and ensure our communications teams can respond effectively to emerging opportunities and evolving business priorities.\nThis position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from our Stamford, CT office a minimum of three days per week.\nWhat You'll Do\nSupport sports publicity and communications initiatives: Coordinate day-to-day communications activities across Versant's sports programming and digital platforms, including drafting and distributing press materials, programming announcements, media alerts, and promotional content.\nMonitor media coverage and industry developments: Track daily and weekly press coverage, social media conversations, and breaking news related to sports programming and initiatives. Maintain comprehensive media reports, distribute timely updates to key stakeholders, and identify emerging publicity opportunities.\nCoordinate press events and media engagement: Support the planning and execution of press events, interviews, photo shoots, screenings, and special initiatives, ensuring seamless coordination among media, talent, production teams, and internal stakeholders.\nMaintain communications tools and resources: Manage and update media contact lists, editorial and awards calendars, press websites, social media accounts, and other communications resources to ensure accuracy, accessibility, and operational efficiency.\nBuild strong cross-functional relationships: Collaborate with communications colleagues, programming executives, producers, talent representatives, and external media contacts to support consistent messaging, positive media relationships, and coordinated publicity efforts.\nDrive operational excellence: Provide administrative and project coordination support, including scheduling executive meetings, preparing materials, managing invoices, coordinating screeners and mailers, and tracking deadlines to keep communications initiatives moving forward.\n What You Bring\nRequired Qualifications\nBachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field.\n1+ years of professional experience in communications, public relations, publicity, media, or a related field.\nStrong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to create clear, accurate, and engaging materials for different audiences.\nExcellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects and competing deadlines.\nProficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with social media platforms and digital communications tools.\nStrong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues, executives, and external partners.\nResourcefulness, sound judgment, and a proactive approach to identifying challenges and developing solutions.\nAbility to handle confidential and sensitive information with professionalism and discretion.\nPreferred Qualifications\nPrevious experience in sports publicity, entertainment communications, or a media organization.\nFamiliarity with creative design tools and social media content development.\nKnowledge of sports media, golf, and the evolving sports and digital entertainment landscape.\nExperience supporting media events, publicity campaigns, or talent relations.\nWhy You'll Love It Here\nAt Versant, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to a dynamic portfolio of sports and entertainment brands while developing your communications expertise alongside experienced professionals.\nYou'll work in a collaborative environment that values fresh perspectives, continuous learning, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact.\nThis role offers exposure to a broad range of communications activities, from media relations and sports publicity to digital storytelling and high-profile events, providing opportunities to build valuable industry relationships and expand your professional skills.\nWork Environment\nThis position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from our Stamford, CT office a minimum of three days per week.\nThe role may require occasional travel and flexibility to support evening, weekend, or holiday programming and events, based on business needs.\nThis 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. Hourly rate: $24.00 - $28.75.\n 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.\nIf 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 .\nVERSANT Media is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. 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