Job Description

** About Versant**

Versant is a new media and technology powerhouse being formed from NBCUniversal’s most dynamic brands across entertainment, news, and sports - including Sports Next, the digital sports technology division behind platforms like GolfNow and SportsEngine. With a mission to innovate and inspire through technology and storytelling, we are building a best-in-class team to fuel our future.

As a Contract Technology Recruiter, you’ll play a critical role in shaping the teams that will power the next generation of sports tech experiences. This is your opportunity to join a high-impact recruiting function during a pivotal growth period.

** What You’ll Do**

As a Contract Technology Recruiter, you will lead full-cycle recruitment for technical roles across Sports Next and other affiliated brands. You’ll partner closely with hiring managers, HRBPs, and stakeholders to shape talent strategies that align with business goals and foster a diverse, innovative, and high-performing workforce.

Key Responsibilities:

• End-to-End Recruitment Ownership - Manage the full lifecycle recruiting process for technology roles - from intake through offer - across engineering, product, data, and related technical domains.
• Strategic Talent Consulting - Partner with business leaders and HR to understand team objectives and build tailored, data-driven recruitment strategies.
• Candidate Sourcing & Engagement - Develop and execute sourcing plans using a variety of channels (LinkedIn, GitHub, events, local colleges/universities, etc.) to attract top candidates. Build and maintain strong talent pipelines.
• Stakeholder Partnership - Serve as a trusted advisor to hiring managers, providing market insights, calibration, interview coaching, and support throughout the hiring process.
• TA Innovation & Projects - Contribute to broader TA projects such as improving candidate experience, enhancing recruitment tech, and refining inclusive hiring practices.
• Market Intelligence & Reporting - Leverage talent analytics and industry trends to guide recruiting decisions and influence hiring strategies.
• Brand & Culture Ambassadorship - Represent VERSANT at recruiting and industry events, conferences, and networking meetups to promote our employer brand and culture.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

Required:

• 7+ years of recruiting experience, with a strong track record in full-cycle technology recruitment
• Proven experience hiring in dynamic, high-growth environments, particularly across engineering, data, and product roles
• Experience influencing and partnering with senior business leaders and HRBPs
• Excellent sourcing skills using tools like LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search, and social recruiting platforms
• Proficiency in ATS systems and recruiting analytics/reporting
• Strong communication, consulting, and organizational skills
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience

Desired Characteristics/Experience:

• Experience working in or recruiting for media, sports tech, or entertainment technology companies
• Passion for sports and the future of tech-driven fan experiences
• Experience contributing to TA branding, candidate experience, or recruitment process improvements
• Agile, entrepreneurial mindset - thrives in ambiguity and “build” environments

Additional Requirements

• Must be willing to work onsite in Orlando, FL - 4 days onsite per month (remote commutable)
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the U.S.
• Contract duration and terms will be discussed during the interview process

Why Join Us

• Be part of a cutting-edge company at the intersection of sports, media, and technology
• Help shape a new organization from the ground up during a historic spin-off
• Collaborate with passionate, mission-driven professionals
• Gain visibility with executive stakeholders and influence meaningful talent strategies

Additional Information

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal'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 AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.

Although you'll be hired as an NBCU employee, your employment and the responsibilities associated with this job likely will transition to Versant in the future. By joining at this pivotal time, you'll be a part of this exciting company as it takes shape.