Versant Media

Design and maintain reliable payment processing and fund distribution systems meeting regulatory standards. | 5+ years backend experience with 2+ years senior role, strong C#, ASP.NET, SQL Server, payment processing, cloud and security knowledge. | 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 Versant is seeking a highly skilled Senior Software Engineer to join our FinTech team and help design, build, and scale high-quality global software solutions that handle high-volume payment processing and fund distribution. In this role you will collaborate closely with product managers, finance, compliance, engineering peers, and our QA team to drive technical initiatives, being responsible for ensuring money flows reliably, securely, and on time across our platform and that everything meets or exceeds strict performance and regulatory standards. This role is ideal for engineers who have an open mind for innovation and expansion but also a clear understanding and appreciation for regulations and standards. What You'll Do As a Senior Software Engineer on our team, you will: • Design, implement, and maintain reliable systems for processing payments, scheduling payouts, and reconciling transactions. • Ensure funds distribution happens on time and at scale, with strong SLAs and monitoring. • Collaborate with Finance, Compliance, and Product teams to build features that meet regulatory, tax, and reporting requirements • Integrate with third-party payment processors, banks, and financial networks (ACH, wire transfers, card processors, digital wallets) • Architect systems for auditability, security, and fault tolerance across distributed services • Implement and improve automated reconciliation, ledgering, and reporting pipelines • Lead technical discussions on scalability, reliability, and fraud prevention in payment systems. • Work closely with first party and third party integrators, contribute to code reviews, and promote engineering best practices. • Drive process improvements in CI/CD, monitoring, alerting, and observability for financial workflows. Qualifications WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR: • 5+ years of experience building backend systems, with at least 2 years in a senior/lead capacity • Strong proficiency in C#, ASP.NET (Web API) and SQL Server • Hands-on experience with payment processing, banking integrations, or financial transaction systems • Deep understanding of databases and transactional integrity (SQL Server, Postgres, MySQL, or NoSQL systems) • Familiarity with event-driven architectures, queues, and schedulers (Kafka, RabbitMQ, SQS/SNS, etc.) • Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure), containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and infrastructure-as-code • Knowledge of security and compliance standards for payments (PCI DSS, SOC 2, GDPR) • Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across engineering, finance, and business teams • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience Bonus Points For • Experience with NodeJS, TypeScript and Angular. Experience with Mobile development (.NET MAUI, Objective-C, Android, etc.) • Experience working with ACH, SEPA, card networks, or real-time payment rails • Background in ledgering systems, accounting workflows, or treasury operations • Familiarity with fraud detection and risk mitigation strategies Fully Remote: This role has been designated as fully remote, meaning it is expected to be performed from a non-Versant worksite, typically an employee’s residence. Occasional travel is required and can range from within the country (typical, various times of the year) to global (not typical but still possible). 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.

Lead and support cyber and insider risk investigations, triage alerts, collect evidence, document findings, and coordinate mitigation. | Experience in incident response, security operations, cyber investigations, and familiarity with SIEM, SOAR, EDR, DLP, and threat intelligence tools. | The Senior Investigator role leads and supports investigations involving cyber incidents, insider risk, data loss, unauthorized disclosure, suspicious user activity, employee-related security concerns, high-risk users, and other sensitive matters requiring coordinated handling. This is an investigation led role. The investigator will triage alerts, scope activity, collect and preserve evidence, correlate technical and behavioral indicators, document findings, brief stakeholders, and recommend proportionate mitigation actions. The role requires incident response judgment, strong documentation, discretion, and working knowledge of SIEM, SOAR, EDR, DLP, identity, endpoint, and threat intelligence tools. Core Responsibilities Cyber & Sensitive Investigations • Lead and support investigations involving cyber incidents, insider-risk alerts, data misuse, policy violations, unauthorized disclosure, suspicious user activity, and other sensitive security matters • Triage alerts, scope activity, identify affected users, systems, data, and business processes, and determine investigation priority based on risk and impact • Prepare clear investigation summaries, findings, recommendations, and executive-ready updates for Cyber Security leadership, Legal, HR, Compliance, and business stakeholders Threat Analysis • Apply incident response methodology to assess suspicious activity, determine root cause, validate impact, and support containment or remediation actions • Correlate endpoint, network, identity, cloud, email, and user-behavior evidence to distinguish benign activity from policy violations, compromise, or intentional misuse • Use threat intelligence and investigative tooling to enrich cases, validate indicators, improve detections, and support proactive risk reduction Insider Risk Detection & Management • Identify and assess insider-risk indicators across DLP, UEBA, identity, endpoint, cloud, collaboration, and security monitoring platforms • Investigate potential data exfiltration, unauthorized access, abnormal file movement, misuse of sensitive information, and risky behavior by employees, contractors, or privileged users • Monitor high-risk scenarios including employee departures, role changes, privileged access, high-risk travel, sensitive projects, and repeat policy violations Case Management, Evidence & Documentation • Maintain complete case documentation from intake through closure, including timeline, evidence sources, investigative actions, findings, risk assessment, and mitigation decisions • Preserve evidence integrity and maintain chain of custody where required for cyber, employee, legal, or compliance-sensitive matters • Ensure cases are handled confidentially, consistently, and in alignment with company policy, privacy expectations, legal guidance, and HR direction Cross-Functional Coordination & Mitigation • Serve as a trusted investigation partner to Cyber Security, Legal, HR, Compliance, IT, business leadership, and other stakeholders involved in sensitive cases • Coordinate escalation, containment, access changes, monitoring, employee action, clean-device workflows, post-travel review, or other mitigation steps with the appropriate owners • Translate technical findings into clear business risk language for non-technical stakeholders while preserving investigative accurac • Experience in incident response, security operations, cyber investigations, threat intelligence, insider-risk investigations, or sensitive security matters with a focus on APT groups. • Hands-on familiarity with SIEM, SOAR, EDR, DLP, case management, identity, endpoint, cloud, and threat intelligence platforms • Experience briefing technical and non-technical stakeholders, including Cyber Security leadership, Legal, HR, Compliance, and executive audiences • Background in operations security, information security, personnel security, physical security, intelligence, compliance, or security program management • Strong written documentation, evidence handling, judgment, discretion, collaboration, and time-management skills; bilingual communication and cleared-environment experience are advantageous Key Outcomes • Consistent, defensible handling of cyber and sensitive employee-related investigations • Earlier identification and mitigation of insider threat, data misuse, and human-driven security risk • Improved investigation quality through better evidence collection, case documentation, and stakeholder reporting • Stronger alignment between Cyber Security, Legal, HR, Compliance, IT, and business leadership on sensitive cases 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. For LA County and City Residents Only: VERSANT Media will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, or arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable. 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. 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.

Manage and execute partnership deals, coordinate cross-functional teams, and support go-to-market and revenue initiatives for studio and affiliate partnerships. | 3+ years in partnerships or revenue roles, strong analytical and communication skills, experience with CRM and project management tools, and ability to collaborate cross-functionally. | 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. Job Description Overview: The Versant Digital Platforms & Ventures Team is seeking a Manager, Studio & Affiliate Partnerships to support and execute a portfolio of revenue-generating partnerships across the Fandango and Rotten Tomatoes studio, studio-adjacent, affiliate, and syndication lines of business to drive deeper revenue, strategic value, and relationship value for the Versant organization. This role will support executing deals, managing day-to-day partnership needs, and internal facing related work across existing relationships, supporting go to market planning and revenue expansion initiatives. It will also partner closely with the Product and Strategic Partnerships teams. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical skills, a collaborative, deeply proactive mindset, ability to juggle competing priorities and a large volume of partnership deals at once and a demonstrated ability to take ownership of partnership initiatives within an established strategic framework. Key Responsibilities: • Support the execution for a portfolio of Studio, Affiliate and Syndication partnership deals, with accountability for retention, renewals, and optimization. • Maintain up-to-date tracking of partnership terms, timelines, and metrics within internal reporting and CRM systems. • Collaborate closely with Legal, Finance, Marketing, Product, and other stakeholders to support successful executions. • Serve as an internal and external representative of the partnerships team in day-to-day interactions. • Identify risks and escalate strategic considerations appropriately while managing routine partner and integration challenges. • Collaborate with internal Marketing/Editorial teams and external partners to develop and execute co-marketing plans aligned on messaging, promotional strategy, and launch timing to drive awareness, engagement, and revenue performance. • Lead onboarding for new partners alongside the Product team, guiding partners through API capabilities, integration requirements, and implementation best practices. • Serve as a key point of contact during integration, coordinating with Product teams to ensure timely and successful launches. • Identify onboarding friction points and recommend improvements to documentation, workflows, and partner enablement processes over time. Qualifications Required Qualifications: • 3+ years work experience in partnerships or revenue-generating roles, experience working with marketing and product teams. 3-5 years in Partnerships, Account Management, Program Management, Studio Marketing, Promotions, and/or Business development required. Studio or Affiliate partnerships experience a plus. • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent, in Advertising, Business, Marketing, Sales, Partnerships, Communications, or a closely related field • Experience supporting and contributing to revenue-generating partnerships. • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite including PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and especially proficient in deck, report, and recap-building. • Experience working in CRM and other systems (e.g., Salesforce or similar) to manage deal tracking, revenue forecasting, and performance reporting; Experience working in Atlassian and Asana a strong plus. • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to anticipate needs, take initiative, meet deadlines, and be resourceful/flexible. No task is too small or big to tackle. • Candidates must be able to be curious, forward-thinking, proactive, and collaborative, with a strong track record of identifying opportunities to improve revenue performance, processes, and partner experience. • Candidates must have strong writing and communications skills, including impeccable attention to detail. • This is a zero-ego team, so the success of the team supports their own success. • Must possess a strong interest in the business side of the entertainment industry. Preferred Qualifications: • Experience working cross-functionally with Product teams and supporting API-based integrations. • Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders. • Understanding of affiliate monetization models and performance metrics. Additional Requirements: • 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 discounts and perks • Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week. Salary Range: $75,000-$85,000 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. For LA County and City Residents Only: VERSANT Media will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, or arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable. 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.

Manage and execute strategic partnerships to drive revenue, product innovation, and marketing impact across multiple brands. | 3+ years in partnerships or revenue-generating roles with strong analytical, communication, and project management skills, plus experience with CRM and collaboration tools. | 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. Job Description Overview: The Versant Digital Platform & Ventures Team is seeking a Manager, Strategic Partnerships to support and execute a portfolio of revenue-generating partnerships across Fandango and Rotten Tomatoes, helping drive product innovation, marketing impact, and long-term strategic value with leading technology, consumer, and entertainment brands. This role will support executing deals, managing day-to-day partnership needs, and internal facing related work across existing relationships, supporting go to market planning and revenue expansion initiatives. It will also partner closely with the Product and Studio & Affiliate Partnerships teams. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical skills, a collaborative, deeply proactive mindset, ability to juggle competing priorities and a large volume of partnership deals at once and a demonstrated ability to take ownership of partnership initiatives within an established strategic framework. Key Responsibilities: • Support revenue retention, renewal readiness, and expansion opportunities across assigned partnerships by building and managing partner launch plans, including timelines, milestones, dependencies, owners, risks, and post-launch recaps, while partnering with senior team members on commercial strategy and negotiation. • Maintain up-to-date tracking of partnership terms, timelines, and metrics within internal reporting and CRM systems. • Collaborate closely with Legal, Finance, Marketing, Product, and other stakeholders to support successful executions. • Serve as an internal and external representative of the partnerships team in day-to-day interactions. • Monitor partnership performance against contractual obligations, revenue, traffic, engagement prepare regular partner-facing and internal performance recaps with insights and recommended actions. • Collaborate with internal Marketing teams and external partners to develop and execute co-marketing plans aligned on messaging, promotional strategy, and launch timing to drive awareness, engagement, and revenue performance. • Co-lead onboarding for new partners alongside the Product team, guiding partners through API capabilities, integration requirements, and implementation best practices. • Identify onboarding friction points and recommend improvements to documentation, workflows, and partner enablement processes over time. Qualifications Required Qualifications: • 3+ years work experience in partnerships or revenue-generating roles, experience working with marketing and product teams. 3-5 years in Partnerships, Account Management, Program Management, Studio Marketing, Promotions, and/or Business development required. Studio or Affiliate partnerships experience a plus. • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent, in Advertising, Business, Marketing, Sales, Partnerships, Communications, or a closely related field • Experience supporting and contributing to revenue-generating partnerships. • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite including PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and especially proficient in deck, report, and recap-building. • Experience working with AI, CRM and other systems (e.g., Salesforce or similar) to manage deal tracking, revenue forecasting, and performance reporting; Experience working in Atlassian and Asana a strong plus. • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to anticipate needs, take initiative, meet deadlines, and be resourceful/flexible. • Candidates must be curious, forward-thinking, proactive, and collaborative, with a strong track record of identifying opportunities to improve revenue performance, processes, and partner experience. • Candidates must have strong writing and communications skills, including impeccable attention to detail. • This is a zero-ego team, so the success of the team supports their own success • Must possess a strong interest in the business side of the entertainment industry. Preferred Qualifications: • Fluency with AI tools and emerging technologies, with demonstrated ability to integrate AI into daily workflows to improve efficiency, analysis, communication, and execution. • Experience working cross-functionally with Product teams and supporting API-based integrations with an ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders. Additional Requirements: • 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 discounts and perks • Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week. Salary Range: $75,000-$85,000 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. For LA County and City Residents Only: VERSANT Media will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, or arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable. 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.

Manage and execute partnership deals, coordinate cross-functional teams, and drive revenue growth through strategic collaborations. | 3+ years in partnerships or revenue roles, strong analytical and communication skills, experience with CRM and project management tools, and ability to manage multiple priorities. | 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. Job Description Overview: The Versant Digital Platforms & Ventures Team is seeking a Manager, Studio & Affiliate Partnerships to support and execute a portfolio of revenue-generating partnerships across the Fandango and Rotten Tomatoes studio, studio-adjacent, affiliate, and syndication lines of business to drive deeper revenue, strategic value, and relationship value for the Versant organization. This role will support executing deals, managing day-to-day partnership needs, and internal facing related work across existing relationships, supporting go to market planning and revenue expansion initiatives. It will also partner closely with the Product and Strategic Partnerships teams. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical skills, a collaborative, deeply proactive mindset, ability to juggle competing priorities and a large volume of partnership deals at once and a demonstrated ability to take ownership of partnership initiatives within an established strategic framework. Key Responsibilities: • Support the execution for a portfolio of Studio, Affiliate and Syndication partnership deals, with accountability for retention, renewals, and optimization. • Maintain up-to-date tracking of partnership terms, timelines, and metrics within internal reporting and CRM systems. • Collaborate closely with Legal, Finance, Marketing, Product, and other stakeholders to support successful executions. • Serve as an internal and external representative of the partnerships team in day-to-day interactions. • Identify risks and escalate strategic considerations appropriately while managing routine partner and integration challenges. • Collaborate with internal Marketing/Editorial teams and external partners to develop and execute co-marketing plans aligned on messaging, promotional strategy, and launch timing to drive awareness, engagement, and revenue performance. • Lead onboarding for new partners alongside the Product team, guiding partners through API capabilities, integration requirements, and implementation best practices. • Serve as a key point of contact during integration, coordinating with Product teams to ensure timely and successful launches. • Identify onboarding friction points and recommend improvements to documentation, workflows, and partner enablement processes over time. Qualifications Required Qualifications: • 3+ years work experience in partnerships or revenue-generating roles, experience working with marketing and product teams. 3-5 years in Partnerships, Account Management, Program Management, Studio Marketing, Promotions, and/or Business development required. Studio or Affiliate partnerships experience a plus. • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent, in Advertising, Business, Marketing, Sales, Partnerships, Communications, or a closely related field • Experience supporting and contributing to revenue-generating partnerships. • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite including PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and especially proficient in deck, report, and recap-building. • Experience working in CRM and other systems (e.g., Salesforce or similar) to manage deal tracking, revenue forecasting, and performance reporting; Experience working in Atlassian and Asana a strong plus. • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to anticipate needs, take initiative, meet deadlines, and be resourceful/flexible. No task is too small or big to tackle. • Candidates must be able to be curious, forward-thinking, proactive, and collaborative, with a strong track record of identifying opportunities to improve revenue performance, processes, and partner experience. • Candidates must have strong writing and communications skills, including impeccable attention to detail. • This is a zero-ego team, so the success of the team supports their own success. • Must possess a strong interest in the business side of the entertainment industry. Preferred Qualifications: • Experience working cross-functionally with Product teams and supporting API-based integrations. • Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders. • Understanding of affiliate monetization models and performance metrics. Additional Requirements: • 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 discounts and perks • Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week. Salary Range: $75,000-$85,000 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. For LA County and City Residents Only: VERSANT Media will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, or arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable. 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.

Design, build, and maintain scalable backend services and APIs for high-traffic consumer platforms. | 5+ years backend or full-stack development experience with proficiency in RESTful APIs, microservices, and languages like JavaScript/TypeScript. | 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. Job Description The Opportunity As a Senior Software Engineer, Back End, you will play a critical role in building and scaling the systems that power Fandango and Rotten Tomatoes, two of Versant’s flagship direct-to-consumer platforms. You’ll develop services that support high-traffic, consumer-facing experiences—from ticketing and commerce to content discovery and movie insights used by millions of fans. You’ll partner closely with engineers, product managers, and cross-functional teams to deliver reliable, high-performing backend systems. This role operates in a fast-paced, Agile environment where strong technical judgment, collaboration, and ownership are essential. You’ll also contribute to architectural decisions, help evolve our backend ecosystem, and champion engineering best practices across services that must scale efficiently and perform under demand. Why This Role Matters: Fandango and Rotten Tomatoes are central to how audiences discover, evaluate, and engage with entertainment. Your work will directly impact the performance, scalability, and reliability of these platforms—enabling seamless user experiences and supporting business growth across two of our most visible digital brands. What You’ll Do • Design, build, and maintain scalable backend services and APIs supporting high-traffic consumer platforms • Contribute to system architecture and provide technical guidance in areas of expertise • Collaborate cross-functionally with Product and Quality teams to deliver high-quality, user-focused solutions • Participate in code reviews, Agile ceremonies, and planning to ensure engineering excellence and team alignment • Identify opportunities to improve system performance, scalability, and reliability across services • Independently solve complex technical challenges while contributing to team success Qualifications What You Bring • 5+ years of experience in backend or full-stack software development • Strong foundation in software engineering principles, design patterns, and best practices • Experience building RESTful APIs and working with microservices or service-oriented architectures • Proficiency in one or more languages such as JavaScript/TypeScript (Node.js), Java, or Python • Experience with data stores including relational databases, document databases, Redis, or Elasticsearch • Familiarity with version control (e.g., Git), CI/CD pipelines, and cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) • Strong understanding of networking fundamentals, infrastructure, and security principles Bonus Points: • Experience building consumer-facing applications at scale • Experience in Agile/Scrum environments • Familiarity with monitoring, deployment, and release tools • Experience using AI for personal or professional applications How We Do It at Versant: • Trust & Integrity: You take ownership of system quality, writing reliable, maintainable, and secure code • Teamwork: You collaborate effectively across engineering, product, and cross-functional teams • Transparency: You communicate clearly around technical decisions, tradeoffs, and progress • Agility: You adapt quickly to changing priorities and embrace new technologies and approaches • Entrepreneurial Spirit: You proactively identify improvements, solve problems, and drive innovation Why You’ll Love It Here • Opportunity to build and scale platforms used by millions of entertainment fans • Work on high-visibility products including Fandango and Rotten Tomatoes • Collaborative, inclusive team environment that values diverse perspectives • Exposure to modern technologies and large-scale distributed systems • Opportunities for growth through impactful projects and technical leadership • Flexible work arrangements aligned with team and business needs Fully Remote: This position has been designated as fully remote, meaning that the position is expected to contribute from a non-Versant worksite, most commonly an employee’s residence. 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. For LA County and City Residents Only: VERSANT Media will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, or arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable. 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.