Vice President, Real-Time Graphics

Versant Media is seeking a visionary and execution-focused Vice President of Real-Time Graphics (RTG) to lead the development and delivery of immersive, data-driven graphics across CNBC, MS Now, entertainment and USA Sports. This role will oversee a multidisciplinary team of 3D designers, Vizrt specialists, and data implementation experts to transform creative concepts into illustrative on-air graphics, AR, VR, and XR scenes that elevate storytelling and audience engagement. The VP will be responsible for building a high-performing team, developing agile workflows and integrating cutting-edge tools to elevate this group into a high-functioning group of creative professionals. The role will report directly to the SVP, Creative Production. Leadership & Strategy Define and execute the strategic vision for real-time graphics across news, entertainment and sports platforms. Build, lead, and mentor a team of technical artists, producers and developers with expertise in 3D, Vizrt, and data visualization. Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and rapid iteration to meet evolving editorial and creative needs. Partner with brand creative and editorial teams to translate business needs into technological strategies capable of delivering MVP scenes in a timeframe that aligns with the fast-paced, deadline-driven nature of news and live events. Key Responsibilities Work across art, RTG development and operations teams to translate visual concepts into real-time environments. Oversee the design and deployment of real-time graphics systems including Vizrt, Unreal Engine, HTML5 and other relevant platforms. Develop and optimize rendering pipelines and workflows for live broadcast environments. Ensure visual consistency, technical reliability, and brand alignment across all platforms and formats. Recruit and cultivate a team of cross-functional experts who thrive in collaborative, communicative, and fast-paced environments. Promote a team culture grounded in transparency, mutual respect and continuous feedback to cultivate creative excellence. Innovation & Creative Execution Lead the development of real-time graphics and AR/VR/XR scenes for live news, entertainment, sports, and special events. Champion the use of emerging technologies and generative AI models to enhance storytelling, including interactive data graphics and immersive environments. Establish sprint-based, production-line workflows to deliver content quickly to air by implementing tools and processes that support rapid prototyping, testing, and deployment. Continuously refine production pipelines to improve speed, scalability, and creative flexibility. Partner with News Operations, Engineering, and Editorial to ensure seamless execution of live graphics. Manage vendor relationships, negotiate contracts, and evaluate new technologies for real-time graphics. Develop playbooks, standards, and contingency plans to support 24/7 coverage and live event reliability.