Digital Assistant Producer, Premier League Productions

Job Description

Who We Are:

At IMG, our Studios business use content and technology to power the world's passion for sport, working with global clients including The Premier League, The R&A, DP World Tour, Euroleague Basketball and Major League Soccer. We've built Europe's best-connected broadcast centre at Stockley Park, London, distributing 35,000 hours of content globally and creating some of the world's best sporting coverage. Our facilities include four broadcast studios, fifty edit suites and a multitude of radio, podcast, dubbing and VFX facilities, with specialisms in remote production and carbon reduction thanks to our Green to Screen initiative. Whether it's live coverage, archive, highlights, social media, branded content or feature films, we give the audience a front row seat to the best sport in the world.

What You'll Do:

Join our team at Premier League Productions (PLP) as a Digital and Social Assistant Producer and step into a pivotal role within our dynamic digital content creation team.

As part of our innovative digital & creative department, you'll be at the forefront of producing compelling short and long-form social videos that resonate with football enthusiasts worldwide. Your daily tasks will include expertly self-editing on Premiere Pro to ensure our content meets the highest standards of quality and engagement.

Collaboration is key in this role, as you'll work closely with producers to identify and develop captivating stories that resonate across various digital platforms. From planning and researching content to coordinating location shoots and setting up both single and multi-camera setups, you'll play a vital role in bringing creative visions to life.

Beyond production, you'll capture the excitement of match day experiences through mobile phone footage, delivering timely and compelling content to our clients and audience. Your role will also involve selecting and distributing high-quality match content from live feeds, always mindful of compliance guidelines to uphold broadcast standards.

This position offers an exciting opportunity to merge your passion for football with digital media expertise, making a real impact in sports entertainment. If you're ready to innovate and engage a global audience with cutting-edge digital content, apply now and be part of our team driving the future of sports media production at PLP.

Applications will close on Tuesday 15th October at 11.59pm UK Time.

Key Responsibilities Include But Not Limited To:
• Daily self-editing on Premiere Pro of social videos and features, and on occasions working with avid editor, to supervise post-production as necessary.
• Producing and self-editing features for PLP's digital & creative department – creating & publishing engaging digital content in 9:16 and 16:9.
• Working with the Producer to identify stories, ideas for social content that people will share across digital platforms.
• To plan, research and edit content. With some location shoots set up requirements as required.
• In addition, assisting our Originals team in creating world-class stories about the Premier League, the players, and its fans for short films or short form features, in multiple aspect ratios.
• Under the guidance of the Producer, to help set up single & multi-camera shoots and conduct interviews with studio on-screen talent, players and matchday contributors as necessary.
• On the weekends, and evenings where needed, to film mobile phone match day content and deliver to our PLP clients within a tight deadline.
• To work in a live match day environment selecting high-quality and compelling digital match content from PLP live feeds and distribute to our clients.
• Understand compliance guidelines for live matchday, clubs, broadcasters, as appropriate
• You may also be required to carry out any other duties which are within the scope and purpose of the job.

You Will Have The Following Strengths:
• Experience of self-editing on Premiere Pro.
• Experience creating content for brands for social platforms and knowledge of what makes a great social video.
• Experience of creating digital content for sports federations or broadcasters
• Experience of dealing with talent (presenters, commentators, football players, and club press officers)
• Experience of publishing to all social media platforms and knowing what works best for each one
• Demonstrable evidence of editing video (both match footage and player access) specifically for social media, particularly TikTok and Instagram
• Knowledge of social media best practices, how to hook in audiences, and examples of keeping up with trends

We'd Love If You Also Have These:
• Ability to plan, but also work under pressure, and to tight deadlines.
• Good communication skills (both written and verbal) with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to balance their own workload while also offering support/guidance to other team members.
Our Vision – Power the World's Passion for Sport.
Our Mission – Be Vital. Work as one.

And Our Values:
• We are BOLD and not afraid to take risks.
• We are PASSIONATE and proud of our legacy.
• We are DYNAMIC and constantly evolving.
• We are AUTHENTIC and human.
• We are UNITED in our pursuit of excellence.
Our Work Ethic:

IMG is at the center of sports, media, entertainment, and fashion and is a largely relationship-based business. To foster an environment of collaboration, develop our future talent, and build on relationships across leadership, peers, and teams, we work from the office 4 days per week. We see immeasurable value internally and throughout the core of the businesses we support.

Benefits:

Income protection

Life insurance

Private medical insurance

Virtual GP

Pension contribution

23 days holiday + bank holidays

Dental insurance

Green car scheme

Season ticket loan

Cycle to work scheme

Subsidized office canteen

Free breakfast

Free on-site parking at Stockley Park office

Eye Care

Endeavor Wellness - lunch and learn events

EAP (Employee Assistant Programme) - range of practical and emotional support services

Critical Illness cover

Financial Wellbeing

Health Cash Plan

Subsidized gym membership / Class-pass/ GymPass

Health Screening

Will Writing

Dynamic office environment with great people!

Regular team and company networking events/celebrations

Access to free tickets to sporting and entertainment events

Tech Scheme

Taste Card

Travel Insurance

The Process:

We appreciate the time take to apply for the role and your recent interest in IMG. We will review all applications and will be in touch with those who have been shortlisted to the next stage. Unfortunately, due to volume we are not able to get back to everyone individually so if you have not heard back from us unfortunately you have not been successful on this occasion and wish you all the best in your search.

Tele/Virtual Interview – up to 30 mins with member of talent acquisition team

1st stage interview - Virtual/in person

2nd stage interview – if required

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Endeavor unites and brings people together in our love of sport, culture, and entertainment. We understand this can only be accomplished when we lead with a lens of diversity, equity, and inclusion in everything we do. As a global company that drives culture, we strive to reflect the world's diverse voices.  

Endeavor is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, or religion or belief.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gwkky2-3-16-203-151-42 in your application.