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MS NOW President Rebecca Kutler returned to her alma mater, The George Washington University, as this year’s commencement speaker. Rebecca shared lessons from her career in journalism, her personal journey with resilience, the power of civic engagement, and stepping up for democracy. https://bit.ly/4dBMIEP

VERSANT is growing. We’re hiring for entry-level roles supporting MS NOW—a leading national news organization delivering breaking news and best-in-class opinion journalism to millions every day. Open roles: Production Assistants - https://bit.ly/3RfEfQ4 Coordinator, Subscriber Growth - https://bit.ly/49T1NR9 Find other great MS NOW opportunities: https://bit.ly/49Oc6G4 #VersantMedia #MSNOW #MediaJobs #NewsMedia #Hiring

20 years ago, in April 2006, MS NOW weekday primetime averaged 383,000 viewers. Last month, that audience topped 1.5 million. Through two decades of historic moments, viewers continue to turn to MS NOW for a deeper understanding of what’s happening in Washington and around the world.

A strong quarter driven by execution, momentum, and the power of our brands. From financial performance to standout moments across our portfolio, here’s a look at what shaped the quarter. A deeper look into our Earnings Call yesterday: https://bit.ly/4wkVfEy

Applications for Academic Year Internships are now open 🎉 At VERSANT, we believe great work starts with people. Our teams across news, sports, and entertainment are building what’s next, and we’re excited to bring early career talent into that journey. Our internship program is designed to give you real experience, meaningful work, and the chance to learn alongside people who care about what they do. Explore open internship roles and apply on our careers page at careers.versantmedia.com. Roles can also be found on our LinkedIn page. Applications close on June 12th at 11:59 pm ET.

Your Next Watchlist Starts Here 🙌 VERSANT Expands Programming Slate with New and Returning Scripted & Unscripted Shows, Plus Live Sports and Events for 2026-27. "Our wide breadth of content is a true reflection of where we’re headed as a new company - bringing together scripted storytelling, nostalgic unscripted formats, true crime content and must-watch live events. Our broad range of talent and programming ensures there's something for every viewer," said Val Boreland, President of Entertainment. Additionally, USA Sports kicked off its inaugural season of WNBA coverage this past Sunday, the first of 50-plus WNBA games in 2026 on USA Network including the WNBA Finals. Upcoming coverage across USA Sports platforms includes the NASCAR Cup Series, WWE Smackdown on Fridays, Premier League, Pac-12 college football and basketball, Atlantic 10 basketball, major championship golf on USA Network, weekly PGA TOUR and LPGA Tour coverage on Golf Channel, and more. “Our diverse portfolio of sports properties emphasizes appointment viewing and appeals to sports fans across the country,” said Matthew Hong, President of USA Sports. “We combine that with our unparalleled golf coverage to deliver live sports programming that reaches across all demos and geographies.” Read More: https://lnkd.in/etyMxvps

New Season. New League Partner. It all begins this week. VERSANT is excited to welcome the WNBA (Women's National Basketball Association) to USA Sports, with our inaugural coverage of the league beginning this Sunday, May 10 at 6 p.m. ET on USA Network. With an all-star broadcast lineup—featuring Elle Duncan, Renee Montgomery, Sophie Cunningham, Tamika Catchings, Chamique Holdsclaw, Kate Scott, and more—we’re bringing fans closer to the game than ever. We’re proud to lead the industry in coverage, with the most WNBA games of any network. Let’s go 🏀

What it takes to bring E!’s Live from the Met Gala to air 🎬 Every moment of coverage is powered by a team you don’t see—and the work starts long before the red carpet is rolled out. Here’s a look behind it all ➡️

Boys & Girls Clubs of America announces a new two-year national partnership with Versant Media to expand youth storytelling, career exposure, and mentorship across media, sports, and entertainment. This collaboration will connect young people to real-world experiences—from red carpets to behind-the-scenes access—while building critical digital, media, and workforce readiness skills. As Jim Clark, President & CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs of America, shared: 97% of Club teens are on track to graduate, and alumni are 60% more likely to be employed full-time than their peers—outcomes made possible through partnerships like this. “We’re proud to support the next generation,” said Mark Lazarus, CEO of Versant Media . Together, we’re creating pathways to opportunity—and shaping what’s possible for young people nationwide. #AmericaNeedsClubKids #GreatFuturesStartHere #WorkforceReadiness #YouthDevelopment