Contract Technical Recruiter

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.