New York, New York, United States, August 2025 – Amanda K. has been appointed as Vice President, Human Resources at Versant Media. In this pivotal role, she will lead HR strategy and operations for the newly launched standalone media company, guiding its people agenda across a diverse portfolio of cable and digital brands.
Amanda most recently spent nearly 8 years at NBCUniversal, where she held key HR leadership positions. For approximately 2 years, she served as Senior Director of HR for NBC News, where she led talent strategy and HR support across a fast-paced, high-visibility newsroom environment. Prior to that, she spent around 6 years as Director of HR for Operations & Technology, playing a central role in HR operations across engineering and technical divisions during major digital transformation efforts.
Before joining NBCUniversal, Amanda was Director of People Operations at Kargo for 3 years, overseeing HR programs for the mobile advertising platform and contributing to its organizational growth. She also spent over 2 years as Director of HR at VaynerMedia, where she supported talent acquisition and development for the creative and digital agency’s expanding workforce.
Her early career includes HR Coordinator at Kellwood Company, Operations Manager at Completely Bare Spa, Ad Sales Assistant at Women’s Health Magazine, and Corporate PR Intern at Condé Nast. These roles provided her with a strong foundation in operations, communication, and people-centric processes that have shaped her leadership style.
About Versant Media
Versant Media is a newly established standalone media company formed through a strategic spin-off from Comcast’s NBCUniversal. Officially launched in 2025, Versant Media includes a collection of premium entertainment and lifestyle brands such as USA Network, E!, CNBC, SYFY, Golf Channel, and the recently rebranded MS NOW (formerly MSNBC). It also encompasses leading digital assets including Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, and SportsEngine.
While Versant Media will operate independently, NBCUniversal will continue to sell its advertising inventory for a transition period of up to two years, ensuring continuity during the spinoff phase. The company is expected to generate approximately $7 billion in annual revenue, backed by robust viewership, digital growth, and brand equity. The launch of Versant reflects the evolving structure of the media landscape, allowing these iconic brands to adopt more agile, brand-specific digital and programming strategies to compete effectively in the streaming and digital-first era.
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