Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with top tier reporters, editors and influencers to proactively generate meaningful coverage of Versant’s strategy, growth, and industry leadership.
• Partner closely with the VP, Media Relations to help communicate Versant’s strategy and priorities across major announcements, strategic initiatives, and industry developments.
• Work cross functionally with teams across the company including ad sales, distribution, partnerships, investor relations, and other business units to identify compelling storylines and support communications around key initiatives.
• Drive media engagement around major corporate moments including quarterly earnings, financial milestones, partnerships, and other key company developments.
• Provide strategic media counsel and preparation for executives participating in interviews, public appearances, and high-profile announcements.
• Identify and secure opportunities to elevate executive visibility through interviews, thought leadership placements, and industry events.
• Draft and oversee high quality communications materials including press releases, statements, executive talking points, briefing documents, and media Q&As.
• Monitor media coverage, analyst commentary, and industry trends to identify opportunities and inform messaging.
• Support rapid response and issues management efforts, ensuring clear and coordinated communications during time sensitive or high-profile situations.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in media relations, corporate communications, or strategic communications, preferably within a media, entertainment, or technology environment.
• Established relationships with reporters across top tier business, financial, and media industry outlets, with a demonstrated ability to secure meaningful, high impact coverage.
• Exceptional writing and messaging skills, with experience developing press releases, executive talking points, briefing materials, and other media materials that translate complex business developments into clear and compelling narratives.
• Experience leading proactive earned media strategies and supporting communications around major announcements, partnerships, or corporate milestones.
• Strong understanding of the media, entertainment, and technology landscape, including key industry trends and the evolving media ecosystem.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively across cross functional teams and navigate complex organizations to advance communications priorities.
• Strong judgment and the ability to operate effectively in fast paced environments while managing sensitive or high visibility issues.

Preferred

• Proactive, organized, and resourceful with excellent judgment.
• Strategic thinker with an understanding of the broader media business.
• Works well under pressure and maintains professionalism in high-stakes situations.
• Discreet with sensitive or confidential company information.
• Passion for media, storytelling, and Versant’s mission to shape the future of the industry.

Benefits

• Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the NYC office a minimum of three days per week.
• This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other benefits and perks.