The OpportunityVersant 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.Reporting to the Director, Communications, this role will contribute to the execution of strategic communications initiatives that elevate our sports programming, talent, platforms, and brands.The 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.Why This Role MattersSports 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.Your 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.This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from our Stamford, CT office a minimum of three days per week.What You'll DoSupport 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.Monitor 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.Coordinate 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.Maintain 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.Build 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.Drive 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.
